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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. Actor: The 39 Steps. John Laurie was a Scotsman who would play many character roles in his long career - a lot of Scotsmen to be sure - but an enthusiastic and skilled actor in nearly 120 screen roles.
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Jun 19, 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 and TV shows, such as The 39 Steps, The Abominable Dr. Phibes, and Dad's Army. See his biography, filmography, photos, and discussions on TMDB.
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 Paton Laurie was a British actor from Dumfries, Scotland. Throughout a long career, Laurie performed a wide range of theatre and film work. He is perhaps best remembered to modern audiences for his role as the dour but kindhearted Private James Frazer in the sitcom Dad's Army.
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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.