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John Paton Laurie (25 March 1897 – 23 June 1980) was a Scottish stage, film, and television actor. He appeared in scores of feature films with directors including Alfred Hitchcock, David Lean, Michael Powell and Laurence Olivier, generally playing memorable small or supporting roles.
John Laurie (1897-1980) was a versatile and prolific actor who appeared in nearly 120 screen roles, many of them as Scotsmen. He worked with Hitchcock, Olivier, Powell and other directors, and was known for The 39 Steps, The Edge of the World, Dad's Army and more.
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May 7, 2024 · John Laurie was a Scottish theatre and film actor probably best known for his performance as Private Frazer, a Scottish mortician, in BBC television’s comedy series Dad’s Army (1968–77). Laurie’s first London appearance was in 1922 at the Old Vic, where he later starred in most of the leading.
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John Laurie was a Scottish actor who appeared in many films, TV shows, and stage plays. He is best known for his roles in The 39 Steps, Hamlet, The Edge of the World, and Dad's Army.
John Paton Laurie (25 March 1897 – 23 June 1980) was a Scottish stage, film, and television actor. He appeared in scores of feature films with directors including Alfred Hitchcock, David Lean, Michael Powell and Laurence Olivier, generally playing memorable small or supporting roles.
John Paton Laurie (25 March 1897 – 23 June 1980) was a Scottish actor who was known for his role as James Frazer in the British sitcom Dad's Army. Laurie was born on 25 March 1897 in Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. He was married three times. He had one daughter.
John Laurie was a Scottish actor who starred in many films and TV shows, including \"Dad's Army\" and \"The 39 Steps\". He was also a Shakespearian actor and a veteran of World War I.
