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John Fraser is known for acting.
Born in Glasgow, Scotland, UK (died at age 89).
John Fraser has 17 credits in our database.
The name John means the grace or mercy of the Lord.
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Filmography (17)
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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John Fraser was born on and passed away on at the age of 89.
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John Fraser was born in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
What movies or shows has John Fraser been in?
John Fraser has 17 credits in our database. Notable titles include Young Sherlock: The Mystery of the Manor House (1982), Columbo (1971), Isadora (1968), Doctor in Clover (1966), Operation Crossbow (1965).
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John Fraser is primarily known as an actor. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John Alexander Fraser (1931 - 2020 was a Scottish actor and author. He is best known for his performances in…
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