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
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,
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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62 titles- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Ty Harrison
- G.B.H. (1991) as Frank Twist
- Ex (1991) as Donald
- When We Are Married (1987) as Mayor of Cleckleywyke
- 1914 All Out (1987) as Tiny Lightfoot
- Intensive Care (1982) as Uncle Ernest
- Nanny (1981)
- Thicker Than Water (1980) as Jackson Arnott
- 'Tis Pity She's a Whore (1980) as Florio
- Telford's Change (1979)
- Even Solomon (1979) as Mr Leslie
- All Creatures Great and Small (1978) as Mr. Horner
- Night People (1978) as John
- BBC2 Play of the Week (1977) as John
- 1990 (1977)
- Doctor Who: Horror of Fang Rock (1977) as Reuben / Rutan (voice)
- Bill Brand (1976) as Gallimore
- The Sweeney (1975) as Commander
- Angels (1975)
- Eleanor (1974) as Father
- Headmaster (1974)
- Crown Court (1972)
- Play for Today (1970) as Philips
- Play for Today (1970) as Father
- Play for Today (1970) as Jackson Arnott
- Play for Today (1970) as Mr Leslie
- Play for Today (1970) as Uncle Ernest
- A Family at War (1970) as Edwin Ashton
- The Expert (1968) as Dr Durley
- Doctor Who: The Enemy of the World (1968) as Donald Bruce
- The World of Wodehouse (1967) as Man on Train
- Contrasts (1967) as Dr. Arbuthnot
- Mister Ten Per Cent (1967) as Policeman
- Quick Before They Catch Us (1966)
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Thomas Milburn
- Detective (1964)
- Doctor Who (1963) as Donald Bruce
- Doctor Who (1963) as Reuben
- Z-Cars (1962)
- Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962)
- Captain Clegg (1962) as Pirate Bosun
- Dial RIX (1962)
- Maigret (1960) as Yan
- Danger Man (1960)
- Danger Man (1960) as Mego
- No Hiding Place (1959)
- The Larkins (1958) as Desk Sergeant
- The Invisible Man (1958) as Sewell
- The Crawling Eye (1958) as Hans
- Suspect (1958) as Dr. Rendle
- Cinderella (1958) as 2nd Broker's Man
- Miracle in Soho (1957) as Supervisor
- The Count of Monte Cristo (1956)
- The Buccaneers (1956) as Capt. Tim De Groot
- The Buccaneers (1956) as Purdy
- A Man from the Sun (1956) as Cale
- Dixon of Dock Green (1955) as Mr. Stevens
- The Hornet's Nest (1955) as Martin
- Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as Captain Priestman
- Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as Sampson
- Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as Tom Grimthorpe
- Dick Barton: Special Agent (1948) as Stark
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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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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Expert (1968) as Dr Durley — aged about 55
- The Sweeney (1975) as Commander — aged about 62
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Ty Harrison — aged about 86
- Doctor Who (1963) as Donald Bruce — aged about 50
- Doctor Who (1963) as Reuben — aged about 50
- All Creatures Great and Small (1978) as Mr. Horner — aged about 65
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