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Born | Alexander Duncan McCowen (1925-05-26)May 26, 1925 |
Died | February 6, 2017(2017-02-06) (aged 91) London, England |
Nationality | British |
Other names | Alex McCowen |
Education | Skinners' School |
Alma mater | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1942 – 2002 |
Partner(s) | Geoffrey Burridge (? – 1987; his death) |
Alexander Duncan "Alec" McCowenCBE (May 26, 1925 – February 6, 2017) was anEnglish movie, television, stage, radio, and voice actor who was known for his roles inFrenzy,Gangs of New York,Never Say Never Again,The Age of Innocence, and inTravels with My Aunt.
McCowen was born on May 26, 1925 inRoyal Tunbridge Wells,Kent.[1] He was raised inLondon, England. McCowen studied atSkinner's School and at theRoyal Academy of the Dramatic Arts. He wasgay. Hispartner, Geoffrey Burridge died fromAIDS in 1987.
McCowen died at his home inLondon, England on February 6, 2017, aged 91.[2]