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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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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 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 .
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 impor...
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John Laurie. John Laurie lived from 25 March 1897 to 23 June 1980. He was an actor who is best remembered for his role as Private James Frazer in the BBC sitcom Dad's Army. The wider picture in Scotland at the time is set out in our Historical Timeline. John Paton Laurie was born in Dumfries, the son of a mill worker.
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John Laurie was a noted Scottish stage, screen, and television actor. Read More . Known For. The 39 Steps. The Edge of the World. The Abominable Dr. Phibes.
