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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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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 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.
Feb 5, 2024 · The entertainment world mourns the loss of a beloved actor as news broke of the passing of an iconic figure from Birmingham. At the young age of 22, this talented individual stepped into the spotlight, captivating audiences with his role as Private Pike in the hit television series Dad’s Army.
Mar 26, 2023 · He appeared in Disney's Treasure Island (1950), Pandora and the Flying Dutchman (1951), and Hobson's Choice (1954). Also in 1954, he joined the Edinburgh Gateway Company to play...
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The Morecambe & Wise Show ( 1 episode) as Pte. James Frazer. Caesar and Cleopatra as 1st. Auxiliary Sentinel. John Laurie was a noted Scottish stage, screen, and television actor.
