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John Fraser
Actor

John Fraser

18 Mar 1931Born
6 Nov 2020Died
89Age at death
63Credits

Biography

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John Alexander Fraser (1931 - 2020 was a Scottish actor and author. He is best known for his performances in the films The Good Companions (1957), The Trials of Oscar Wilde (1960), El Cid (1961), Repulsion (1965), and Isadora (1968).

One of his earliest roles was as Inigo Jollifant in the second film version of J. B. Priestley's The Good Companions (1957). He went on to have leading roles in films such as El Cid, The Trials of Oscar Wilde (playing Lord Alfred Douglas), Roman Polanski's Repulsion, Isadora, and Schizo.

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He made appearances on television series including Danger Man (1964), Randall and Hopkirk (1969), Columbo (1972), Doctor Who (1981), and The Bill (1995).

In 2004, he published his autobiography, Close Up, in which he wrote frankly about his gay life and friendships.

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Filmography

  1. 1994ScarlettSeries: Inspector Wilcox (1 episode)
  2. 1984The BillSeries (1 episode)
  3. 1983The Secret AdversaryFilm: Kramenin
  4. 1983Agatha Christie's Partners in CrimeSeries: Kramenin (1 episode)
  5. 1981Doctor Who: LogopolisFilm: The Monitor
  6. 1980Lady KillersSeries: Dr. 'Peter' Crippen (2 episodes)
  7. 1979ThundercloudSeries: Lieutenant Commander 'Monty' Morgan (13 episodes)
  8. 1978Wilde AllianceSeries: Colonel Stone (1 episode)
  9. 1977SupernaturalSeries: Hugo Hoffman (1 episode)
  10. 1977RomanceSeries: Bruce (1 episode)
  11. 1976SchizoFilm: Leonard
  12. 1975The DollFilm: Peter Matty
  13. 1975The DollSeries: Peter Matty (3 episodes)
  14. 1974The Arcata PromiseFilm: Tony
  15. 1974Village HallSeries: Harry (1 episode)
  16. 1974NOVASeries: Inquisitor (1 episode)
  17. 1973Armchair 30Series: Ross Evans (1 episode)
  18. 1972The Man and the SnakeFilm: Harker Brayton
  19. 1971The Rivals of Sherlock HolmesSeries: Dixon Druce (1 episode)
  20. 1971ColumboSeries: O'Keefe (1 episode)
  21. 1970The Day They Buried CleaverFilm: Gawm
  22. 1970Would You Look at Them Smashing All Those Lovely WindowsFilm: Padraic Pearse, English Tommy
  23. 1970The People’s JackFilm: John Wilkes
  24. 1969The Ha-HaFilm: Alasdair
  25. 1968Journey to the UnknownSeries: Derek Wilson (1 episode)
  26. 1968IsadoraFilm: Roger
  27. 1967ITV PlayhouseSeries: Alasdair, Det. Sgt. Gawn (1 episode)
  28. 1967KenilworthSeries: Richard Varney (4 episodes)
  29. 1967The World of WodehouseSeries: Teddy Weeks (1 episode)
  30. 1966The InformerSeries: Nicky Loach (1 episode)
  31. 1966Doctor in CloverFilm: Dr. Miles Grimsdyke
  32. 1966Mystery and ImaginationSeries: Dunning (1 episode)
  33. 1965A Study in TerrorFilm: Lord Carfax
  34. 1965RepulsionFilm: Colin
  35. 1965Operation CrossbowFilm: Flight Lt. Kenny
  36. 1964A Midsummer Night's DreamFilm: Lysander
  37. 1963Doctor WhoSeries: The Monitor (2 episodes)
  38. 1963The PatriotsFilm: Alexander Hamilton
  39. 1963FestivalSeries: Armand (1 episode)
  40. 1963TamahineFilm: Richard Poole
  41. 1962Dr. Finlay's CasebookSeries (1 episode)
  42. 1962Waltz of the ToreadorsFilm: Lt. Robert Finch
  43. 1961The Picture of Dorian GrayFilm: Dorian Gray
  44. 1961El CidFilm: Prince Alfonso
  45. 1961The HorsemastersFilm: David Lawford
  46. 1961Fury at Smugglers' BayFilm: Christopher Trevenyan
  47. 1960Sunday-Night PlaySeries: The Hon Douglas Wainwright (1 episode)
  48. 1960Tunes of GloryFilm: Cpl. Piper Ian Fraser
  49. 1960The Trials of Oscar WildeFilm: Lord Alfred Douglas
  50. 1959The Gentle FlameFilm: Charles
  51. 1958The Wind Cannot ReadFilm: Peter Munroe
  52. 1957The Good CompanionsFilm: Inigo Jollifant
  53. 1955Touch and GoFilm: Richard Kenyon
  54. 1955The Dam BustersFilm: Flight Lieutenant J. V. Hopgood, D.F.C.
  55. 1954Loves of Three QueensFilm: Drago (segment: I Cavalieri dell'illusione)
  56. 1954The Fate of Two QueensFilm
  57. 1954The Wonderful World of DisneySeries: David Lawford (2 episodes)
  58. 1953The Good BeginningFilm: Johnny Lipson
  59. 1953Valley of SongFilm: Cliff Lloyd
  60. 1953The Desert RatsFilm: Artillery Man (uncredited)
  61. 1952Cavalcade of AmericaSeries: Tom Giddings (1 episode)
  62. 1951Hallmark Hall of FameSeries: Alexander Hamilton (1 episode)
  63. 1950Sunday Night TheatreSeries: Lieutenant Michael Wainwright, RN, Troilus (1 episode)

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