Andrew Crawford | |
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Born | (1917-10-24)24 October 1917 Glasgow,Lanarkshire, Scotland |
Died | 18 March 1994(1994-03-18) (aged 76) |
Nationality | Scottish |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1946–1991 (film & TV) |
Andrew Crawford (October 24, 1917 – March 18, 1994) was a Scottishstage,film andtelevision actor.[1][2]
A former publicist, he made his film debut inThe Smugglers (1947), and withRank's support, proceeded to make a name for himself with prominent roles during the late forties.[3] These included parts in movies such asBroken Journey (1948),Trottie True,Diamond City andBoys in Brown (all 1949).[4] On Stage he performed at the Comedy Theatre, London on 17 March 1946, in the Green Room Rags, playing opposite John Witty, Harold Warrender and Louise Hampton inAnd No Birds Sing.
Smaller roles followed and he later turned character actor in films such asShadow of the Cat (1961) and80,000 Suspects (1963), as well as television series includingThe Buccaneers,The Adventures of Robin Hood,Danger Man,Dr. Finlay's Casebook,The Last of the Mohicans (BBC 1971) andCrown Court.[5][6]
Year | Title | Role | Company | Director | Notes |
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1971 | Confessions of a Justified Sinner | Colwan, Weaver | Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh | Richard Eyre | Edinburgh International Festival |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1947 | The Man Within | ||
1947 | Dear Murderer | Sgt. Fox | |
1947 | The Brothers | Willie McFarish | |
1947 | Jassy | Fred - Footman | Uncredited |
1948 | Daybreak | Barbershop Customer | Uncredited |
1948 | Broken Journey | Kid Cormack | |
1948 | London Belongs to Me | Bill | |
1948 | Love in Waiting | Dick Lambert | |
1949 | Trottie True | Sid Skinner | |
1949 | Diamond City | David Raymond | |
1949 | Boys in Brown | Casey | |
1950 | Morning Departure | Sub Lieut. (E) J. McFee | |
1950 | Trio | Minor Role | Uncredited |
1951 | One Wild Oat | Fred Gilbey | |
1957 | Bitter Victory | Private Roberts | |
1961 | The Shadow of the Cat | Andrew, the Butler | |
1961 | The Queen's Guards | Biggs | Uncredited |
1963 | 80,000 Suspects | Dr. Ruddling | |
1970 | Julius Caesar | Volumnius | |
1971 | The Massacre of Glencoe | Glenlyon |
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