John Laurie
Scottish actor (1897–1980)
John Paton Laurie 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. As a stage actor, he was cast in Shakespearean roles and was a speaker of verse, especially of Robert Burns. He is also well known for his role in the sitcom Dad's Army (1968–1977) as Private Frazer, a member of the Home Guard.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 11 films (1935–1963) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 8 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | The 39 Steps | Alfred Hitchcock | 1200 ft. | B&W | ||
| 1936 | Tudor rose. | Gainsborough | 80 min | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| 1937 | The Edge Of The World | Joe Rock Productions | 71 min | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| 1947 | I Know Where I'm Going | LCA | 91 min. | 16mm | B&W | |
| 1948 | Hamlet | LCA | 153 min | 16mm | B&W | |
| 1948 | Hamlet | Anvil Film and Recording Group Ltd | 150 min | B&W | ||
| 1951 | Pandora and the Flying Dutchman | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Corp | 2:03:00 | 16mm | Color | sound |
| 1954 | Hobson's Choice | London Film Productions Ltd | 1:47:00 | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| 1955 | Richard III | Laurence Olivier | 12:00 | Color | ||
| 1960 | Kidnapped | Robert Stevenson | 97 min | 16mm | Color | sound |
| 1963 | Siege Of The Saxons | Ideal Pictures Inc | 85 min | 16mm | sound |