John Cairney

Acting

John Cairney

Born 16 February 1930 · Glasgow, Scotland, UK · Died 6 September 2023 at 93

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.

Known for

Highlights

Jason and the Argonauts1963 · Film · Hylas
A Night to Remember1958 · Film · Mr. Murphy
The Avengers1961 · Series · Firth
Victim1961 · Film · Bridie
The Persuaders!1971 · Series · Jenkins Brothers
The Flesh and the Fiends1960 · Film · Chris Jackson

Filmography

Movies

19 films

Nightmare Man1999 · Film · Trapper
Memory & Desire1998 · Film · Marriage Celebrant
Silent Mouse1988 · Film · Father Ambrosius
Henry IV Part 11979 · Film · Archibald
A Study in Terror1965 · Film · Michael Osborne
Spaceflight IC-11965 · Film · Dr. Steven Thomas
The Devil-Ship Pirates1964 · Film · Harry
Jason and the Argonauts1963 · Film · Hylas
Antony and Cleopatra1962 · Film · Alexas
Victim1961 · Film · Bridie
Marriage of Convenience1960 · Film · Larry Wilson
The Flesh and the Fiends1960 · Film · Chris Jackson
Operation Bullshine1959 · Film · Gunner Willie Ross
Shake Hands with the Devil1959 · Film · Mike O'Callaghan
A Night to Remember1958 · Film · Mr. Murphy
Windom's Way1957 · Film · Jan Vidal
Lucky Jim1957 · Film · Roberts
Miracle in Soho1957 · Film · Tom
Ill Met by Moonlight1957 · Film · Elias

Filmography

Series

11 shows

Churchill's People1974 · Series · Steward of Scotland
Scotch on the Rocks1973 · Series · John Mackie
The Persuaders!1971 · Series · Jenkins Brothers
Elizabeth R1971 · Series · Sir James Melville
ITV Saturday Night Theatre1969 · Series · Robert Burns
ITV Playhouse1967 · Series · John
Gideon's Way1965 · Series · Captain Robbie McGregor
The Avengers1961 · Series · Firth
Target Luna1960 · Series · Ian Murray
Interpol Calling1959 · Series · Lt. Gupta
Armchair Theatre1956 · Series · Gilchrist