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Born:
1931-03-18

Birthplace:
Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Credits:
59 Total Roles

John Fraser

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Biography

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John Alexander Fraser (1931 - 2020 was a Scottish actor and author. He is best known for his performances in the films The Good Companions (1957), The Trials of Oscar Wilde (1960), El Cid (1961), Repulsion (1965), and Isadora (1968).

One of his earliest roles was as Inigo Jollifant in the second film version of J. B. Priestley's The Good Companions (1957). He went on to have leading roles in films such as El Cid, The Trials of Oscar Wilde (playing Lord Alfred Douglas), Roman Polanski's Repulsion, Isadora, and Schizo. He made appearances on television series including Danger Man (1964), Randall and Hopkirk (1969), Columbo (1972), Doctor Who (1981), and The Bill (1995).

In 2004, he published his autobiography, Close Up, in which he wrote frankly about his gay life and friendships.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
1994 Scarlett TV Inspector Wilcox
1984 The Bill TV Self
1983 The Secret Adversary MOVIE Kramenin
1983 Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime TV Whittington
1981 Doctor Who: Logopolis MOVIE The Monitor
1980 Lady Killers TV Dr. 'Peter' Crippen
1979 Thundercloud TV Lieutenant Commander 'Monty' Morgan
1978 Wilde Alliance TV Colonel Stone
1977 Supernatural TV Hugo Hoffman
1976 Schizo MOVIE Leonard

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