John Fraser
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 18, 1931 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK
- Died
- November 6, 2020
- Active Years
- 1950–1994 (45 Years)
- Total Credits
- 65 credits in database
Biography
John Fraser was a Scottish actor and author born on March 18, 1931, in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He is known for his performances in various films, including The Good Companions, The Trials of Oscar Wilde, El Cid, Repulsion, and Isadora. He also appeared in television series such as Danger Man, Randall and Hopkirk, Columbo, Doctor Who, and others. Fraser's film career spanned multiple decades, with his earliest known role being in the 1957 film The Good Companions. He passed away on November 6, 2020, at the age of 89.
Career overview
John Fraser was a Scottish actor who began his career with a role in the 1955 film The Dam Busters. He went on to appear in the 1957 film The Good Companions, playing the part of Inigo Jollifant. This was one of his earliest notable roles.
Fraser's subsequent performances include leading roles in films such as El Cid, The Trials of Oscar Wilde, and Repulsion. He also appeared in Isadora and Schizo. His television credits include appearances on Danger Man, Randall and Hopkirk, Columbo, Doctor Who, and Hallmark Hall of Fame.
Fraser's filmography spans multiple decades, with a notable presence in British cinema. He has worked with notable directors and actors, showcasing his versatility as an actor. His performances have contributed to his reputation as a skilled and accomplished actor.
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Full Filmography
65 titles- Scarlett (1994) as Inspector Wilcox
- The Bill (1984)
- Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime (1983) as Whittington
- The Secret Adversary (1983) as Kramenin
- Doctor Who: Logopolis (1981) as The Monitor
- Lady Killers (1980) as Dr. 'Peter' Crippen
- Thundercloud (1979) as Lieutenant Commander 'Monty' Morgan
- Wilde Alliance (1978) as Colonel Stone
- Supernatural (1977) as Hugo Hoffman
- Romance (1977) as Bruce
- Schizo (1976) as Leonard
- The Man from Hong Kong (1975) Producer
- The Doll (1975) as Peter Matty
- The Doll (1975) as Peter Matty
- NOVA (1974) as Inquisitor
- The Arcata Promise (1974) as Tony
- Armchair 30 (1973) as Ross Evans
- The Man and the Snake (1972) as Harker Brayton
- Columbo (1971) as O'Keefe
- The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971) as Dixon Druce
- The People’s Jack (1970) as John Wilkes
- The Day They Buried Cleaver (1970) as Gawm
- Would You Look at Them Smashing All Those Lovely Windows (1970) as Padraic Pearse, English Tommy
- The Ha-Ha (1969) as Alasdair
- Journey to the Unknown (1968) as Derek Wilson
- Isadora (1968) as Roger
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Alasdair
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Det. Sgt. Gawn
- The World of Wodehouse (1967) as Teddy Weeks
- Kenilworth (1967) as Richard Varney
- Mystery and Imagination (1966) as Dunning
- The Informer (1966) as Nicky Loach
- Doctor in Clover (1966) as Dr. Miles Grimsdyke
- Repulsion (1965) as Colin
- Operation Crossbow (1965) as Flight Lt. Kenny
- A Study in Terror (1965) as Lord Carfax
- A Midsummer Night's Dream (1964) as Lysander
- Doctor Who (1963) as The Monitor
- Festival (1963) as Armand
- Tamahine (1963) as Richard Poole
- The Patriots (1963) as Alexander Hamilton
- Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962)
- Waltz of the Toreadors (1962) as Lt. Robert Finch
- El Cid (1961) as Prince Alfonso
- The Horsemasters (1961) as David Lawford
- Fury at Smugglers' Bay (1961) as Christopher Trevenyan
- The Picture of Dorian Gray (1961) as Dorian Gray
- Sunday-Night Play (1960) as The Hon Douglas Wainwright
- The Trials of Oscar Wilde (1960) as Lord Alfred Douglas
- Tunes of Glory (1960) as Cpl. Piper Ian Fraser
- The Gentle Flame (1959) as Charles
- The Wind Cannot Read (1958) as Peter Munroe
- The Good Companions (1957) as Inigo Jollifant
- The Dam Busters (1955) as Flight Lieutenant J. V. Hopgood, D.F.C.
- Touch and Go (1955) as Richard Kenyon
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as David Lawford
- Loves of Three Queens (1954) as Drago (segment: I Cavalieri dell'illusione)
- The Fate of Two Queens (1954)
- The Desert Rats (1953) as Artillery Man (uncredited)
- The Good Beginning (1953) as Johnny Lipson
- Valley of Song (1953) as Cliff Lloyd
- Cavalcade of America (1952) as Tom Giddings
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Alexander Hamilton
- Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as Lieutenant Michael Wainwright, RN
- Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as Troilus
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What movies or TV shows is John Fraser best known for?
John Fraser is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Encounters of the Spooky Kind (1980), Cyberjack (1995), Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime (1983), Pardes (1997).
When and where was John Fraser born?
John Fraser was born on March 18, 1931 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. They passed away on November 6, 2020.
How many credits does John Fraser have?
John Fraser has accumulated over 65 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 1994.
What is John Fraser's background in cinema and television?
John Fraser was a Scottish actor and author born on March 18, 1931, in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He is known for his performances in various films, including The Good Companions, The Trials of Oscar Wilde, El Cid, Repulsion, and Isadora. He also appeared in television series such as Danger Man, Randall and Hopkirk, Columb...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Alexander Hamilton — aged about 20
- Columbo (1971) as O'Keefe — aged about 40
- Festival (1963) as Armand — aged about 32
- Doctor Who (1963) as The Monitor — aged about 32
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as David Lawford — aged about 23
- The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971) as Dixon Druce — aged about 40
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