Gawn Grainger
Acting Born Oct 12, 1937 Glasgow, Scotland, UK 73 credits
Biography
Gawn Grainger works in acting. Born October 12, 1937 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. Archytele tracks 73 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Branagh Theatre Live: The Entertainer
Macbeth - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
Sixty Six
Doc Martin
Foyle's War
The Glass
A Christmas CarolJanice Beard 45 WPM
Love and Death on Long Island
Midsomer Murders
Dalziel and PascoeHetty Wainthropp InvestigatesAugust
The Queen's Nose
Moon and Son · WriterParty Time
The Darling Buds of MayMerlin of the Crystal CaveMisterioso
Making News
Agatha Christie's PoirotShadow of the NooseClowns · Writer
The Play on OneThe Play on OneThe Play on One · WriterThe Raggedy RawneyThe Party
When We Are Married
Lovejoy · WriterWorlds Beyond
Theatre NightThe Black TowerDoctor Who: The Mark of the Rani
The BillThe BillTravelling ManMitchBig Deal
TaggartNumber 10Red MonarchThe Beggar's OperaMacbeth
Private SchulzMarriageBavarian NightElizabeth Alone
Juliet Bravo
Three Piece SuiteJoseph AndrewsThree Piece Suite
The Incredible SarahMastermind
Rumpole of the Bailey
PlayhousePlayhouse
Centre Play
Crown Court
The Onedin LineMale Bait
Full Filmography
73 titles- Branagh Theatre Live: The Entertainer (2016)
- Macbeth - Live at Shakespeare's Globe (2014) as Duncan
- Sixty Six (2006) as Guest
- Doc Martin (2004) as Graham Orchard
- Foyle's War (2002) as DCS David Fielding
- The Glass (2001) as Barry Hill
- A Christmas Carol (1999) as Broker #1
- Janice Beard 45 WPM (1999) as Browne
- Love and Death on Long Island (1998) as Henry
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Lesley Flux
- Dalziel and Pascoe (1996) as Eden Thackeray
- Hetty Wainthropp Investigates (1996) as Jack Branagan
- August (1996) as Dr. Michael Lloyd
- The Queen's Nose (1995) as Shop Owner
- Moon and Son (1992) Writer
- Party Time (1992) as Douglas
- The Darling Buds of May (1991) as Captain Perigo
- Merlin of the Crystal Cave (1991) as Hanno
- Misterioso (1991) as Brian
- Making News (1990) as Pelham Beecher
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Ralph Walton
- Shadow of the Noose (1989) as Charles Gill
- Clowns (1989) Writer
- The Play on One (1988) as Jeremy Hayes
- The Play on One (1988) as Brian
- The Play on One (1988) Writer
- The Raggedy Rawney (1988) as The Officer
- The Party (1988) as Jeremy Hayes
- When We Are Married (1987) as Fred Dyson
- Lovejoy (1986) Writer
- Worlds Beyond (1986) as Albert Moran
- Theatre Night (1985) as Bennett
- The Black Tower (1985) as Bob Loder
- Doctor Who: The Mark of the Rani (1985) as George Stephenson
- The Bill (1984) as Barnes
- The Bill (1984) as Bernard Cooper
- Travelling Man (1984) as Inspector Mills
- Mitch (1984) as Jerry Nicholson
- Big Deal (1984) as Coffee Stall Owner
- Big Deal (1984) Writer
- Weekend Playhouse (1984) Writer
- Strangers and Brothers (1984) as Dr. Pearson
- The Little Drummer Girl (1984) as Actor
- Taggart (1983) as Tony Meacher
- Number 10 (1983) as William Long-Wellesley
- Red Monarch (1983) as Zamorsky
- The Beggar's Opera (1983) as Ben Budge
- Macbeth (1983) as Ross
- Private Schulz (1981) as Adolf Hitler
- Marriage (1981) as Kotchkarev
- Bavarian Night (1981) as Tim Forrest
- Elizabeth Alone (1981) as Henry
- Juliet Bravo (1980) as Malcolm Page
- Three Piece Suite (1977) as Trevor
- Joseph Andrews (1977) as Scout
- Three Piece Suite (1977) as Trevor
- The Incredible Sarah (1976) as Assistant Stage Manager
- Mastermind (1976) as Nigel Crouchback
- Rumpole of the Bailey (1975) as Mr. Govett
- Playhouse (1974) as Henry
- Playhouse (1974) as Kotchkarev
- Centre Play (1973) as Guy
- Crown Court (1972) as Tom Strafford
- The Onedin Line (1971) as Billy Boy
- Male Bait (1971)
- Play for Today (1970) as Tim Forrest
- Softly Softly: Task Force (1969) as Robert Wilson
- Son of Man (1969) as Andrew
- The Expert (1968) as Ron Taylor
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Tony Lumpkin
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Andrew
- Doctor Who (1963) as George Stephenson
- No Hiding Place (1959) as Maxwell
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gawn Grainger best known for?
Gawn Grainger is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Doc Martin (2004), Foyle's War (2002), The Evil Dead (1981), Dalziel and Pascoe (1996).
When and where was Gawn Grainger born?
Gawn Grainger was born on October 12, 1937 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
How many credits does Gawn Grainger have?
Gawn Grainger has accumulated over 73 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2016.
What is Gawn Grainger's background in cinema and television?
Gawn Grainger is a Scottish actor. He has been married to Zoë Wanamaker since November 1994. He was previously married to Janet Key and Janet McIntire.
Gawn Grainger by the numbers
73credits
27films
46TV series
1959–2016active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Expert (1968) as Ron Taylor — aged about 30
- Doc Martin (2004) as Graham Orchard — aged about 66
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Ralph Walton — aged about 51
- Foyle's War (2002) as DCS David Fielding — aged about 64
- The Darling Buds of May (1991) as Captain Perigo — aged about 53
- Doctor Who (1963) as George Stephenson — aged about 25
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