John Laurie

Acting

John Laurie

Born 24 March 1897 · Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, UK · Died 23 June 1980 at 83

John Laurie was a noted Scottish stage, screen, and television actor.

Known for

Highlights

The 39 Steps1935 · Film · John the Crofter
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp1943 · Film · Murdoch
Hamlet1948 · Film · Francisco
The Abominable Dr. Phibes1971 · Film · Darrow
The Avengers1961 · Series · Crewe
Hobson's Choice1954 · Film · Dr. McFarlane

Filmography

Movies

82 films

The Prisoner of Zenda1979 · Film · Archbishop
One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing1975 · Film · Jock
The Abominable Dr. Phibes1971 · Film · Darrow
Dad's Army1971 · Film · Private James Frazer
Justice Is a Woman1969 · Film · Judge
Mister Ten Per Cent1967 · Film · Scotsman
The Reptile1966 · Film · Mad Peter
The Open Door1966 · Film · Mr. Moncrieff
Eagle Rock1964 · Film · The voice of (voice)
Ladies Who Do1963 · Film · Doctor MacGregor
Siege of the Saxons1963 · Film · Merlin
Hobson's Choice1962 · Film · Dr. MacFarlane
Don't Bother to Knock1961 · Film · Taxi Driver
Kidnapped1960 · Film · Ebenezer Balfour
Rockets Galore1958 · Film · Capt. MacKechnie
Next to No Time1958 · Film · Abercrombie, Scottish Director
Campbell's Kingdom1957 · Film · Mac
Murder Reported1957 · Film · Mac North
Richard III1955 · Film · Lovel
The Black Knight1954 · Film · James
Devil Girl from Mars1954 · Film · Mr. Jamieson
Hobson's Choice1954 · Film · Dr. McFarlane
Love in Pawn1953 · Film · Mr McCutcheon
The Fake1953 · Film · Henry Mason
Johnny on the Run1953 · Film · Policeman
Strange Stories1953 · Film · Mr. Bartleby ('Strange Mr Bartleby')
The Great Game1953 · Film · Mac Wells
Mr Beamish Goes South1953 · Film · Mr Potter
Tread Softly1952 · Film · Angus McDonald
Saturday Island1952 · Film · Grimshaw
Encore1951 · Film · Andrews, Engineer
Laughter in Paradise1951 · Film · Gordon Webb
Pandora and the Flying Dutchman1951 · Film · Angus
Happy Go Lovely1951 · Film · Jonskill
Trio1950 · Film · Mr. Campbell
No Trace1950 · Film · Inspector MacDougall
Treasure Island1950 · Film · Blind Pew
Madeleine1950 · Film · Scots Divine
Floodtide1949 · Film · Joe Drummond
Hamlet1948 · Film · Francisco
Bonnie Prince Charlie1948 · Film · Blind Jamie
Mine Own Executioner1947 · Film · Dr. James Garsten
Uncle Silas1947 · Film · Giles
Jassy1947 · Film · Tom Woodroofe
The Brothers1947 · Film · Dugald
School for Secrets1946 · Film · Dr. McVitie
Gaiety George1946 · Film · McTavish
Kelvin: Master of Measurement1946 · Film
Caesar and Cleopatra1945 · Film · 1st. Auxiliary Sentinel
I Know Where I'm Going!1945 · Film · John Campbell
Great Day1945 · Film · Scottish officer in pub
The Agitator1945 · Film · Tom Tetley
Henry V1944 · Film · Jamy - Captain in the English Army
Medal for the General1944 · Film · McNab
The Way Ahead1944 · Film · Pvt. Luke
Fanny by Gaslight1944 · Film · William Hopwood
The Lamp Still Burns1943 · Film · Mr. Hervey
The Demi-Paradise1943 · Film · Wounded Sailor
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp1943 · Film · Murdoch
The Gentle Sex1943 · Film · Scots Corporal
The New Lot1943 · Film · Harry Fyfe
Ships with Wings1941 · Film · Lt.Comdr. Reid
Dangerous Moonlight1941 · Film · British Commander
The Ghost of St. Michael's1941 · Film · Jamie
Sailors Three1940 · Film · McNab
Convoy1940 · Film · Gates
Laugh It Off1940 · Film · Jock
The Four Feathers1939 · Film · The Khalifa
Q Planes1939 · Film · Newspaper Editor
The Ware Case1938 · Film · Henson - the Gamekeeper
A Royal Divorce1938 · Film · Joseph Bonaparte
The Edge of the World1937 · Film · Peter Manson
Jericho1937 · Film · Hassan
Farewell Again1937 · Film · Pvt. McAllister
As You Like It1936 · Film · Oliver
Tudor Rose1936 · Film · John Knox
East Meets West1936 · Film · Dr. Fergusson
Born That Way1936 · Film · McTavish
Her Last Affaire1935 · Film · Robb
The 39 Steps1935 · Film · John the Crofter
Red Ensign1934 · Film · Wages Accountant
Juno and the Paycock1930 · Film · Johnny Boyle

Filmography

Series

21 shows

Dad's Army at the BBC2025 · Series · Pte. James Frazer
Dad's Army: The Missing Episodes2023 · Series · Pte. James Frazer (voice)
Eyeless in Gaza1971 · Series · James Miller
From a Bird's Eye View1970 · Series · Lord MacBracken
ITV Saturday Night Theatre1969 · Series · Rev. 'Daddy' Auld
Dad's Army1968 · Series · Private James Frazer
ITV Playhouse1967 · Series · Judge
Mystery and Imagination1966 · Series · Mr Moncrieff
BBC Play of the Month1965 · Series · Peter Quince
Theatre 6251964 · Series · Ulric Brendel
Man of the World1962 · Series · The MacGillie
Dr. Finlay's Casebook1962 · Series
Steptoe and Son1962 · Series · The Vet
Z-Cars1962 · Series
Morecambe & Wise1961 · Series · Pte. James Frazer
The Avengers1961 · Series · Crewe
Colonel March of Scotland Yard1956 · Series · Dr. Brandeis
The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel1955 · Series · Dr. Dufay
ITV Play of the Week1955 · Series · Doctor Macfarlane
The Three Hostages1952 · Series · Insp. MacGillivray
Sunday Night Theatre1950 · Series · Allen Campbell