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Alex McCrindle Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1911-08-03

Birthplace:
Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Credits:
28 Total Roles

Alex McCrindle

Acting

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Biography

McCrindle began his acting career in 1937 starring in minor roles in UK Television.

From 1946 to 1951 he played the role of Jock Anderson in Dick Barton – Special Agent. In 1951 he starred in his first film in the USA, The House in the Square. From there his acting career took off.

He then did five more films: I Believe in You (1952), The Kidnappers (1953), Trouble in the Glen (1954), Geordie (1955) and Depth Charge (1960). From 1962 to 1974 he went to television acting. In 1976 he was cast as General Dodonna in the first Star Wars film.

He went back to minor roles on TV, including the role of the eccentric veterinarian Ewan Ross on All Creatures Great and Small.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
1989 Leaving MOVIE Man in Office
1988 Normal Service MOVIE Wilf
1988 The Play on One TV Wilf
1987 Comrades MOVIE Gaolor
1984 Sakharov MOVIE Siberia Trainman
1984 Samson and Delilah MOVIE Mr. Trevorrow
1983 Reilly: Ace of Spies TV Macdougal
1983 Flying Into the Wind MOVIE The Tramp
1983 Tales Out of School TV The Tramp
1982 The Man Who Saved the World MOVIE Jan Dodonna (archive footage)

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