John Fraser (actor) facts for kids
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John Fraser
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John Alexander Fraser
18 March 1931 |
| Died | 6 November 2020 (aged 89) |
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| Years active | 1952–1996 |
John Alexander Fraser (born March 18, 1931 – died November 6, 2020) was a talented actor and writer from Scotland. He was well-known for his roles in many popular films. Some of his most famous movies include The Dam Busters (1955), The Good Companions (1957), The Trials of Oscar Wilde (1960), El Cid (1961), and Repulsion (1965).
John Fraser's Acting Journey
John Fraser began his acting career with many interesting roles. One of his first big parts was as Inigo Jollifant in The Good Companions (1957). This film was based on a book by J. B. Priestley.
Later, John Fraser played leading roles in several important movies. These included El Cid, Tunes of Glory, and The Trials of Oscar Wilde. In The Trials of Oscar Wilde, he played the character of Lord Alfred Douglas. He also appeared in Roman Polanski's film Repulsion, Isadora, and Schizo.
Besides movies, John Fraser also appeared in many television shows. You might have seen him in series like Danger Man (1964), Randall and Hopkirk (1969), and Columbo (1972). He even had a role in Doctor Who (1981) and The Bill (1995).
In the late 1950s, John Fraser also released several music singles. He was a versatile performer!
In 2004, he wrote a book about his life called Close Up. In this book, he shared stories about his career and friendships.
Later Life and Passing
John Fraser passed away on November 6, 2020. He was 89 years old. He died from oesophageal cancer.
Movies and TV Shows
John Fraser acted in many films and television series throughout his career. Here are some of his notable works:
| Year | Title | Role | Awards |
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| 1953 | The Good Beginning | Johnny Lipson | |
| 1953 | Valley of Song | Cliff Lloyd | |
| 1953 | The Desert Rats | Artillery Man | |
| 1953 | Titanic | Steward | |
| 1954 | The Face That Launched a Thousand Ships | Drago | |
| 1955 | Touch and Go | Richard Kenyon | |
| 1955 | The Dam Busters | Flight Lieutenant John Hopgood DFC | |
| 1957 | The Good Companions | Inigo Jollifant | |
| 1958 | The Wind Cannot Read | Peter Munroe | |
| 1960 | The Trials of Oscar Wilde | Lord Alfred Douglas | BAFTA nomination |
| 1960 | Tunes of Glory | Corporal Piper Ian Fraser | |
| 1961 | El Cid | Prince Alfonso | |
| 1961 | Fury at Smugglers' Bay | Christopher Trevenyan | |
| 1962 | Waltz of the Toreadors | Lt. Finch | |
| 1963 | Tamahine | Richard Poole | |
| 1965 | A Study in Terror | Lord Carfax | |
| 1965 | Repulsion | Colin | |
| 1965 | Operation Crossbow | Flight Lieutenant Kenny | |
| 1966 | Doctor in Clover | Miles Grimsdyke | |
| 1968 | Isadora | Roger | |
| 1975 | The Doll | Peter Matty | |
| 1976 | Schizo | Leonard Hawthorne | |
| 1978 | Wilde Alliance ('The Private Army of Colonel Stone', episode) | Colonel Stone | |
| 1981 | Doctor Who: Logopolis | The Monitor | |
| 1982 | Young Sherlock: The Mystery of the Manor House | Uncle Gideon | |
| 1996 | Truth or Dare | Gordon Hillan |
Music He Made
John Fraser also recorded some music during his career. Here are a few of his selected recordings:
- 1957 - Bye Bye Love / Why Don't They Understand
- 1958 - Presenting John Fraser (EP) with Tony Osborne, the Beryl Stott Group, the Kim Drake Orchestra
- 1958 - Trolley Stop / Bye Bye Love with the Beryl Stott Group
- 1959 - Bye Bye Baby Goodbye
- 1960 - Jaula Dorada / Adios Adios Muchacha / Adios Amor / Por Que No Comprenden
