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John Cairney (16 February 1930 – 6 September 2023) was a Scottish stage, film and television actor who found fame through his one-man shows on Robert Burns, Robert Louis Stevenson, Robert Service, Charles Rennie Mackintosh and William McGonagall.
Sep 7, 2023 · John Cairney was born in 1930 in the Baillieston area of Glasgow. He briefly attended art college but dropped out to pursue the life of an actor. After drama school, where he met his first wife ...
Cairney earned a Master of Letters degree from Glasgow University for a "History of Solo Theatre" in 1988 and, in 1994, a PhD from Victoria University, Wellington, NZ, for his study of Stevenson and Theatre. Having spent 17 years in New Zealand, John and Alannah returned to live in Scotland. Born February 16, 1930. Died September 6, 2023 (93)
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Sep 7, 2023 · Scottish actor John Cairney, known for his portrayal of Robert Burns, has died aged 93. The Glasgow-born actor and writer was described by his family as an “extraordinarily vivid character and a uniquely talented performer”. Trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (RSAMD) and was a stage actor before acting in TV and films.
Sep 20, 2023 · John Cairney was born in Baillieston, Glasgow, in 1930, the first child of delivery driver Tom Cairney, and his wife Mary. He had one younger brother, Jim, who became a professional footballer.
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Sep 22, 2023 · John Cairney, who has died aged 93, was a prolific actor, writer and, latterly, artist who became indelibly associated with Robert Burns, the Scottish “bard” whom he portrayed on stage and ...
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Sep 7, 2023 · Legendary Glasgow-born actor John Cairney has died at the age of 93, according to the BBC. The Scots star who found fame by playing Robert Burns on stage and screen was born in 1930 in the Baillieston area of the city. John appeared in the films Jason and the Argonauts and the Titanic Drama - A Night to Remember, as well as also appearing in ...
