Quick Facts
Born:
1911-08-03
Birthplace:
Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Credits:
28 Total Roles
Alex McCrindle
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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.
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
Star Wars
General Dodonna
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
Baggageman
Eye of the Needle
Tom
The Saint
Fergus MacLish
The Man Who Saved the World
Jan Dodonna (archive footage)
All Creatures Great and Small
Ewan Ross
Comrades
Gaolor
Reilly: Ace of Spies
Macdougal
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) |