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Richard Fraser (born Richard Mackie Simpson; 15 March 1913 – 19 January 1972) was a Scottish film, television, and stage actor. He is perhaps best known for his role in the 1945 film The Picture of Dorian Gray.
Overview. Born. March 15, 1913 · Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Died. January 19, 1972 · London, England, UK (cancer) Birth name. Richard Mackie. Height. 6′ 3″ (1.91 m) Mini Bio. Early life: After graduating from Sedbergh School as Richard Mackie Simpson, Richard's mother Margaret Kyd Mackie divorced and his name was shortened to Richard Mackie.
- March 15, 1913
- January 19, 1972
Richard Fraser (1913-1972) was a Scottish-born actor who appeared in films such as The Picture of Dorian Gray and How Green Was My Valley. He also worked for the BBC in export sales and married three times.
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- Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
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- London, England, UK
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Discovering that there was already a Richard Mackie acting in the US he adopted the stage name Richard Fraser. He then signed a contract with 20th Century Fox and appeared in numerous films. Career His American film career reached its peak with his performance as James Vane, the vengeful brother of Sibyl Vane in the film The Picture of Dorian Gray.
Richard Fraser was a Scottish actor who appeared in various films and TV shows from 1941 to 1950. He starred in classics like The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Gorilla Man, and died in 1972.
Active - 1941 - 1949 | Born - Mar 15, 1913 | Died - Jan 1, 1971 | Genres - Drama, Mystery, Action. Overview. Filmography. Share on. facebook. twitter. Biography by AllMovie. Cambridge graduate Richard Fraser cut his acting teeth at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Richard Fraser was born on 19 March 1928 in Newhaven, Sussex, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Compact (1962), My Name Is Harry Worth (1974) and Thirty Minutes Worth (1972). He was married to Paddy Glynn. He died on 11 August 1984 in Colchester, Essex, England, UK.
