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Colin Douglas

Known For
Acting
Born
July 28, 1912 in Newcastle, England, UK
Died
December 21, 1991
Active Years
1948–1999 (52 Years)
Total Credits
62 credits in database
Acting Born Jul 28, 1912 Died Dec 21, 1991 Newcastle, England, UK 62 credits
62
Total Credits
1948–1999
52 Years Career Span
36
Vault Titles
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Biography

Subject: Colin Douglas (actor).
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Full Name: Colin Martin Douglas [2, 4].
Profession: English actor [2, 4].
Birth Date: July 28, 1912 [1, 2, 4].
Birth Place: Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England, UK [1, 2, 4].
Death Date: December 21, 1991 [1, 2, 4].
Age at Death: 79 years old [1].
Education: Farm School in Cumberland [2, 4].
Early Life/Travel: Emigrated to New Zealand at age sixteen, following his elder brother Jock [4]. Worked on a 110-acre farm [3], specifically in sheep farming and lumberjacking [4]. Stayed for five years [3, 4].
Career Path: Returned to England, trained at RADA [3], and toured in repertory [3].
Credits/Roles: The Children of the New Forest [3]. Known credits: 55 [1].
Other: Suffered from depression in the late 1920s [3]. Called up for army service [3].

Colin Martin Douglas was an English actor born on July 28, 1912, in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland. He was educated at the Farm School in Cumberland. At age sixteen, Douglas emigrated to New Zealand following his elder brother, Jock. During his five years in New Zealand, he worked in sheep farming and lumberjacking on a 110-acre farm. After returning to England, he trained at RADA and toured in repertory before being called up for army service. His acting credits include The Children of the New Forest. Douglas died on December 21,

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Career overview

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Name: Colin Martin Douglas.
Born: July 28, 1912, in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.
Died: December 21, 1991 (aged 79).
Education: Farm School in Cumberland; trained at RADA.
Early Life/Travel: Emigrated to New Zealand at age sixteen (following his elder brother Jock). Worked on a 110-acre farm, in sheep farming, and lumberjacking. Stayed for five years before returning to England.
Acting Career:
Trained at RADA.
Toured in repertory.
Served in the army (called up).
Known credit: The Children of the New Forest.
Total known credits: 55.
Paragraph 1: Early life and transition to acting.
Colin Martin Douglas was an English actor born on July 28, 1912, in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland. Following his elder brother Jock, Douglas emigrated to New Zealand at the age of sixteen. During his five years in New Zealand, he worked in sheep farming, lumberjacking, and on a 110-acre farm. He eventually returned to England, where he pursued training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).
Paragraph 2: Professional career and credits.
After his training, Douglas toured in repertory before being called up for army service. His professional acting career includes 55 known credits, such as his work in The Children of the New Forest. Douglas lived until December 21, 1991, passing away at the age of 79.
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"Colin Martin Douglas was an English actor born on July 28, 1912, in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland. Following his elder brother Jock, Douglas emigrated to New Zealand at the age of sixteen. During his five years in New Zealand, he worked in sheep farming, lumberjacking, and on a 110-acre farm. He eventually returned to England, where he pursued training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).

After his training, Douglas toured in repertory before being called up for army service. His professional acting career includes 55 known credits, such as his work in The Children of the New Forest. Douglas lived until December 21, 1991, passing away at the age of 79."
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Full name: Colin Martin Douglas.
Birthplace: Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.
Education: Farm School in Cumberland and RADA.
New Zealand details: 110-acre farm, sheep farming, lumberjacking, five-year stay, age sixteen, brother Jock.
Career details: Repertory touring, army service, 55 credits, The Children of the New Forest.
Death: December 21, 1991, age 79.

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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
G.B.H.Ex
When We Are Married1914 All Out
Intensive Care
Nanny
Thicker Than Water'Tis Pity She's a Whore
Telford's ChangeEven Solomon
All Creatures Great and SmallNight People
BBC2 Play of the Week1990Doctor Who: Horror of Fang Rock
Bill Brand
The SweeneyAngels
EleanorHeadmaster
Crown Court
Play for TodayPlay for TodayPlay for TodayPlay for TodayPlay for Today
The ExpertDoctor Who: The Enemy of the World
The World of WodehouseContrastsMister Ten Per Cent
Quick Before They Catch Us
The Wednesday PlayDetective
Doctor WhoDoctor Who
Z-CarsDr. Finlay's CasebookCaptain CleggDial RIX
MaigretDanger ManDanger Man
No Hiding Place
The LarkinsThe Invisible ManThe Crawling EyeSuspectCinderella
Miracle in Soho
The Count of Monte CristoThe BuccaneersThe BuccaneersA Man from the Sun
Dixon of Dock GreenThe Hornet's Nest
Sunday Night TheatreSunday Night TheatreSunday Night Theatre
Dick Barton: Special Agent

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What movies or TV shows is Colin Douglas best known for?

Colin Douglas is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including David (1997), Stand by Me (1986), Nanny (1981), All Creatures Great and Small (1978).

When and where was Colin Douglas born?

Colin Douglas was born on July 28, 1912 in Newcastle, England, UK. They passed away on December 21, 1991.

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Colin Douglas has accumulated over 62 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 1999.

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Subject: Colin Douglas (actor). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided sources. No invented details. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). No preamble or quotes. Word count target: 90-130 words. Full Name: Col...

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62credits
21films
41TV series
1948–1999active years

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