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Ian Bannen

Bio: Ian Bannen (29 June 1928 – 3 November 1999) was a Scottish character actor and occasional leading man. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ian Bannen, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Born: Fri, Jun 29 1928

Birthplace: Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK

Death: Wed, Nov 03 1999

Ian Bannen is 71 years old

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Poster of Ultimate Fights from the Movies

Ultimate Fights from the Movies

Ian Bannen would have been no older than 71 in Ultimate Fights from the Movies as 'Matt Moss (Crossing the Line) (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 16 2002

Poster of Taliesin Jones

Ian Bannen would have been no older than 71 in Taliesin Jones as 'Billy'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 2002

Poster of Best

Ian Bannen would have been no older than 71 in Best as 'Sir Matt Busby'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 10 2000

Poster of To Walk with Lions

To Walk with Lions

Ian Bannen was 70 in To Walk with Lions as 'Terence Adamson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 1999

Poster of Waking Ned

Ian Bannen was 70 in Waking Ned as 'Jackie O'Shea'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 15 1998

Poster of Something to Believe In

Something to Believe In

Ian Bannen was 69 in Something to Believe In as 'Don Pozzi'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 08 1998

Poster of Dead Sea Reels

Ian Bannen was 68 in Dead Sea Reels

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 18 1996

Poster of Braveheart

Ian Bannen was 66 in Braveheart as 'Robert Bruce Sr.'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 24 1995

Poster of A Pin for the Butterfly

A Pin for the Butterfly

Ian Bannen was 66 in A Pin for the Butterfly as 'Grandpa'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 16 1995

Poster of Measure for Measure

Measure for Measure

Ian Bannen was 66 in Measure for Measure as 'Provost'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 05 1994

Poster of The Sound and the Silence: The Alexander Graham Bell Story

The Sound and the Silence: The Alexander Graham Bell Story

Ian Bannen was 65 in The Sound and the Silence: The Alexander Graham Bell Story as 'Melville'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 18 1993

Poster of Damage

Ian Bannen was 64 in Damage as 'Edward Lloyd'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 02 1992

Poster of Common Pursuit

Ian Bannen was 64 in Common Pursuit

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 09 1992

Poster of The Treaty

Ian Bannen was 63 in The Treaty as 'David Lloyd George'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 05 1991

Poster of Uncle Vanya

Ian Bannen was 63 in Uncle Vanya as 'Prof. Serebryakov'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 12 1991

Poster of Arise and Go Now

Arise and Go Now

Ian Bannen was 63 in Arise and Go Now as 'Mattie Muldoon'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 04 1991

Poster of Speaking of the Devil

Speaking of the Devil

Ian Bannen was 62 in Speaking of the Devil as 'Luzifer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1991

Poster of The Big Man

Ian Bannen was 62 in The Big Man as 'Matt Mason'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 31 1990

Poster of Ghost Dad

Ian Bannen was 62 in Ghost Dad as 'Sir Edith Moser'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 1990

Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Desperate Deception

Perry Mason: The Case of the Desperate Deception

Ian Bannen was 61 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Desperate Deception as 'Otto Rosen'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 11 1990

Poster of George's Island

George's Island

Ian Bannen was 61 in George's Island as 'Captain Waters'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 15 1989

Poster of Circles in a Forest

Circles in a Forest

Ian Bannen was 61 in Circles in a Forest as 'MacDonald'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1989

Poster of Witch Story

Ian Bannen was 60 in Witch Story as 'Father Matthew'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 26 1989

Poster of The Fifteen Streets

The Fifteen Streets

Ian Bannen was 60 in The Fifteen Streets as 'Peter Bracken'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989

Poster of The Lady and the Highwayman

The Lady and the Highwayman

Ian Bannen was 60 in The Lady and the Highwayman as 'Christian Drysdale'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 03 1988

Poster of The Gamble

Ian Bannen was 60 in The Gamble as 'Padre di Francesco, Father of Francesco'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 28 1988

Poster of The Courier

Ian Bannen was 59 in The Courier as 'McGuigan'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 10 1988

Poster of Hope and Glory

Ian Bannen was 59 in Hope and Glory as 'Grandfather George'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 03 1987

Poster of Lamb

Ian Bannen was 58 in Lamb as 'Brother Benedict'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1986

Poster of Defence of the Realm

Defence of the Realm

Ian Bannen was 57 in Defence of the Realm as 'Dennis Markham'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 09 1986

Poster of Gorky Park

Ian Bannen was 55 in Gorky Park as 'Iamskoy'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 15 1983

Poster of The Prodigal

Ian Bannen was 55 in The Prodigal as 'Riley Wyndham'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 1983

Poster of Gandhi

Ian Bannen was 54 in Gandhi as 'Senior Police Officer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1982

Poster of Night Crossing

Ian Bannen was 53 in Night Crossing

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1982

Poster of Eye of the Needle

Eye of the Needle

Ian Bannen was 53 in Eye of the Needle as 'Godliman'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 24 1981

Poster of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Ian Bannen was 52 in Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde as 'Oliver Utterson'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 20 1980

Poster of The Watcher in the Woods

The Watcher in the Woods

Ian Bannen was 51 in The Watcher in the Woods as 'John Keller'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 17 1980

Poster of Ring of Darkness

Ring of Darkness

Ian Bannen was 51 in Ring of Darkness as 'Professor'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 29 1979

Poster of The Inglorious Bastards

The Inglorious Bastards

Ian Bannen was 49 in The Inglorious Bastards as 'Col. Charles Thomas Buckner'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 08 1978

Poster of It's Only Rock 'n' Roll

It's Only Rock 'n' Roll

Ian Bannen was 48 in It's Only Rock 'n' Roll as 'Grey'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 28 1977

Poster of Sweeney!

Ian Bannen was 48 in Sweeney! as 'Charles Baker, MP'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 14 1977

Poster of Death in Deep Water

Death in Deep Water

Ian Bannen was 47 in Death in Deep Water as 'Doonan'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 04 1975

Poster of Bite the Bullet

Bite the Bullet

Ian Bannen was 47 in Bite the Bullet as 'Sir Harry Norfolk'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1975

Poster of Won't Write Home, Mom–I'm Dead

Won't Write Home, Mom–I'm Dead

Ian Bannen was 46 in Won't Write Home, Mom–I'm Dead as 'Frank Dean'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 03 1975

Poster of The Gathering Storm

The Gathering Storm

Ian Bannen was 46 in The Gathering Storm as 'Adolf Hitler'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 1974

Poster of Identikit

Ian Bannen was 45 in Identikit as 'Bill'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 20 1974

Poster of The Voyage

Ian Bannen was 45 in The Voyage as 'Antonio Braggi'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 11 1974

Poster of From Beyond the Grave

From Beyond the Grave

Ian Bannen was 45 in From Beyond the Grave as 'Christopher Lowe'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 21 1974

Poster of The MacKintosh Man

The MacKintosh Man

Ian Bannen was 45 in The MacKintosh Man as 'Slade'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 08 1973

Poster of The Offence

Ian Bannen was 44 in The Offence as 'Kenneth Baxter'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 11 1973

Poster of Doomwatch

Ian Bannen was 43 in Doomwatch as 'Dr. Shaw'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 1972

Poster of Fright

Ian Bannen was 43 in Fright as 'Brian'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 18 1971

Poster of The Deserter

Ian Bannen was 42 in The Deserter as 'Cpt. Crawford'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 1970

Poster of Jane Eyre

Ian Bannen was 42 in Jane Eyre as 'St. John Rivers'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1970

Poster of Too Late the Hero

Too Late the Hero

Ian Bannen was 41 in Too Late the Hero as 'Pvt. Jock Thornton'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 20 1970

Poster of Lock Up Your Daughters

Lock Up Your Daughters

Ian Bannen was 40 in Lock Up Your Daughters as 'Ramble'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 29 1969

Poster of Johnny Belinda

Ian Bannen was 39 in Johnny Belinda as 'Dr. Jack Richardson'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 22 1967

Poster of The Sailor from Gibraltar

The Sailor from Gibraltar

Ian Bannen was 38 in The Sailor from Gibraltar as 'Alan'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1967

Poster of Penelope

Ian Bannen was 38 in Penelope as 'James B. Elcott'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 1966

Poster of The Flight of the Phoenix

The Flight of the Phoenix

Ian Bannen was 37 in The Flight of the Phoenix as 'Crow'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 15 1965

Poster of Rotten to the Core

Rotten to the Core

Ian Bannen was 37 in Rotten to the Core as 'Lt. Percy Vine'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 14 1965

Poster of The Hill

Ian Bannen was 36 in The Hill as 'Harris'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 17 1965

Poster of Mister Moses

Ian Bannen was 36 in Mister Moses as 'Robert'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 12 1965

Poster of Psyche 59

Ian Bannen was 35 in Psyche 59 as 'Paul'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 29 1964

Poster of Macbeth

Ian Bannen was 35 in Macbeth as 'Macduff'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 16 1964

Poster of Station Six-Sahara

Station Six-Sahara

Ian Bannen was 34 in Station Six-Sahara as 'Fletcher'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 11 1963

Poster of On Friday at Eleven

On Friday at Eleven

Ian Bannen was 32 in On Friday at Eleven as 'Kitson'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 16 1961

Poster of Suspect

Ian Bannen was 32 in Suspect as 'Alan Andrews'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 15 1960

Poster of A French Mistress

A French Mistress

Ian Bannen was 32 in A French Mistress as 'Colin Crane The Headmaster's Son'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 25 1960

Poster of Carlton-Browne of the F.O.

Carlton-Browne of the F.O.

Ian Bannen was 30 in Carlton-Browne of the F.O. as 'Young King Loris'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 10 1959

Poster of Behind the Mask

Behind the Mask

Ian Bannen was 30 in Behind the Mask as 'Alan Crabtree'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 23 1958

Poster of She Didn't Say No!

She Didn't Say No!

Ian Bannen was 30 in She Didn't Say No! as 'Peter Howard'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 30 1958

Poster of A Tale of Two Cities

A Tale of Two Cities

Ian Bannen was 29 in A Tale of Two Cities as 'Gabelle'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 07 1958

Poster of The Birthday Present

The Birthday Present

Ian Bannen was 29 in The Birthday Present as 'Junior Customs Officer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 31 1957

Poster of Miracle in Soho

Miracle in Soho

Ian Bannen was 29 in Miracle in Soho as 'Filippo Gozzi'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 09 1957

Poster of Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst

Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst

Ian Bannen was 28 in Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst as 'Able Seaman Bannister'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 1957

Poster of The Long Arm

Ian Bannen was 27 in The Long Arm as 'The Young Workman - Stanley James'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1956

Poster of Private's Progress

Private's Progress

Ian Bannen was 27 in Private's Progress as 'Private Horrocks'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 1956

Poster of Pool of London

Ian Bannen was 22 in Pool of London as 'Garage attendant (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 20 1951

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

Poster of Original Sin

Ian Bannen was 68+ in Original Sin as 'Gabriel Dauntsey'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 20 1997

Poster of The Politician's Wife

The Politician's Wife

Ian Bannen was 66+ in The Politician's Wife as 'Sir Donald Frazier'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 16 1995

Poster of Doctor Finlay

Ian Bannen was 64+ in Doctor Finlay as 'Dr. Alexander Cameron'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 09 1993

Poster of Ashenden

Ian Bannen was 63+ in Ashenden

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 17 1991

Poster of Murder in Eden

Ian Bannen was 63+ in Murder in Eden as 'Canon Loftus'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 19 1991

Poster of Performance

Ian Bannen was 62+ in Performance as 'Serebryakov'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 22 1991

Poster of The Ray Bradbury Theater

The Ray Bradbury Theater

Ian Bannen was 56+ in The Ray Bradbury Theater as 'Self - Introduction (uncredited)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 21 1985

Poster of Screen Two

Ian Bannen was 56+ in Screen Two as 'Hubert Stout'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 06 1985

Poster of Hart to Hart

Ian Bannen was 51+ in Hart to Hart

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1979

Poster of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Ian Bannen was 51+ in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy as 'Jim Prideaux'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 1979

Poster of Spooner's Patch

Spooner's Patch

Ian Bannen was 51+ in Spooner's Patch as 'Inspector Spooner'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 09 1979

Poster of Jesus of Nazareth

Jesus of Nazareth

Ian Bannen was 48+ in Jesus of Nazareth as 'Amos'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 1977

Poster of Orson Welles' Great Mysteries

Orson Welles' Great Mysteries

Ian Bannen was 45+ in Orson Welles' Great Mysteries as 'Gregory Dean'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 01 1973

Poster of Thriller

Ian Bannen was 44+ in Thriller as 'Frank Dean, Doonan'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 14 1973

Poster of Shadows of Fear

Shadows of Fear

Ian Bannen was 41+ in Shadows of Fear as 'Robert'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 17 1970

Poster of The Human Jungle

The Human Jungle

Ian Bannen was 34+ in The Human Jungle as 'Mike Barclay'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 30 1963

Poster of The Count of Monte Cristo

The Count of Monte Cristo

Ian Bannen was 27+ in The Count of Monte Cristo

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 20 1956

Poster of The Adventures of Robin Hood

The Adventures of Robin Hood

Ian Bannen was 27+ in The Adventures of Robin Hood as 'Sir Walter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 1955

Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame

Hallmark Hall of Fame

Ian Bannen was 23+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Macduff, Hitler'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951