John Cairney
Biography
John Cairney works in acting. Born February 16, 1930 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. Died September 6, 2023. Archytele tracks 39 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
39 titles- Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan (2012) as Self
- Nightmare Man (1999) as Trapper
- Memory & Desire (1998) as Marriage Celebrant
- Silent Mouse (1988) as Father Ambrosius
- Henry IV Part 1 (1979) as Archibald
- The Great Mill Race (1975)
- Sporting Chance (1975) as The Jenkin Brothers (archive footage)
- Churchill's People (1974) as Steward of Scotland
- Scotch on the Rocks (1973) as John Mackie
- The Persuaders! (1971) as Jenkins Brothers
- Elizabeth R (1971) as Sir James Melville
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Robert Burns
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) Screenplay
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as John
- This Man Craig (1966)
- Gideon's Way (1965) as Captain Robbie McGregor
- A Study in Terror (1965) as Michael Osborne
- Spaceflight IC-1 (1965) as Dr. Steven Thomas
- The Devil-Ship Pirates (1964) as Harry
- Jason and the Argonauts (1963) as Hylas
- Antony and Cleopatra (1962) as Alexas
- The Avengers (1961) as Firth
- Victim (1961) as Bridie
- Target Luna (1960) as Ian Murray
- The Flesh and the Fiends (1960) as Chris Jackson
- Marriage of Convenience (1960) as Larry Wilson
- Interpol Calling (1959) as Lt. Gupta
- Shake Hands with the Devil (1959) as Mike O'Callaghan
- Operation Bullshine (1959) as Gunner Willie Ross
- A Night to Remember (1958) as Mr. Murphy
- Ill Met by Moonlight (1957) as Elias
- Lucky Jim (1957) as Roberts
- Windom's Way (1957) as Jan Vidal
- Miracle in Soho (1957) as Tom
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Gilchrist
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Francis Sheehan
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as John Teal
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Gilbert Dauriac
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as François Laurant
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Cairney best known for?
John Cairney is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Churchill's People (1974), The Persuaders! (1971), Escape from New York (1981), ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969).
When and where was John Cairney born?
John Cairney was born on February 16, 1930 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. They passed away on September 6, 2023.
How many credits does John Cairney have?
John Cairney has accumulated over 39 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2012.
What is John Cairney's background in cinema and television?
John Cairney (16 February 1930 – 6 September 2023) was a Scottish stage, film and television actor who found fame through his one-man shows on Robert Burns, Robert Louis Stevenson, Robert Service, Charles Rennie Mackintosh and William McGonagall.
John Cairney by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Avengers (1961) as Firth — aged about 31
- The Persuaders! (1971) as Jenkins Brothers — aged about 41
- A Night to Remember (1958) as Mr. Murphy — aged about 28
- Elizabeth R (1971) as Sir James Melville — aged about 41
- Victim (1961) as Bridie — aged about 31
- Interpol Calling (1959) as Lt. Gupta — aged about 29
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