Quick Facts
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.
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
Repulsion
Colin
Columbo
O'Keefe
Doctor Who
The Monitor
El Cid
Prince Alfonso
The Dam Busters
Flight Lieutenant J. V. Hopgood, D.F.C.
NOVA
Inquisitor
Operation Crossbow
Flight Lt. Kenny
The Desert Rats
Artillery Man (uncredited)
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 |