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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.
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.
Feb 8, 2023 · John Laurie played the cantankerous Private Fraser in the classic British TV comedy "Dad's Army." This is the back story to his character and, also more importantly, to his real war-time service...
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.
Acting. Dad's Army as Pte. James Frazer. 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.
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.
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.
A hugely prolific Scots character player, John Laurie was Central School-trained, on stage from 1921 after World War I service and in films since Juno and the Paycock (d. Alfred Hitchcock, 1930).
Birthday: Mar 25, 1897. Birthplace: Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, UK. A Scottish actor best known for his portrayal of James Frazer on the very popular series "Dad's Army," John Laurie was...
