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John Dair

Bio: John Dair (3 March 1933 – 25 November 2005) was a Scottish actor who was best known for his role as Harry Grout’s bodyguard "Crusher" in the sitcom Porridge and as Charlie Dawson in the drama Our Friends in the North. Although born in Dundee, Scotland, Dair was a resident of London, England, for many years
Born: Fri, Mar 03 1933
Birthplace: Dundee, Scotland, UK

Death: Fri, Nov 25 2005
John Dair is 72 years old
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Poster of Captain Jack
Captain Jack
John Dair was 66 in Captain Jack as '1st Quaker Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 28 1999
Poster of Loch Ness
Loch Ness
John Dair was 63 in Loch Ness as 'Macleash'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1996
Poster of Hear My Song
Hear My Song
John Dair was 58 in Hear My Song as 'Derek'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 27 1991
Poster of Sweet Nothing
Sweet Nothing
John Dair was 57 in Sweet Nothing as 'Fat Man'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 23 1990
Poster of Chicago Joe and the Showgirl
Chicago Joe and the Showgirl
John Dair was 57 in Chicago Joe and the Showgirl as 'John'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 16 1990
Poster of Batman
Batman
John Dair was 56 in Batman as 'Ricorso'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 21 1989
Poster of Mr. Corbett's Ghost
Mr. Corbett's Ghost
John Dair was 54 in Mr. Corbett's Ghost
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 31 1987
Poster of Yellowbeard
Yellowbeard
John Dair was 50 in Yellowbeard as 'Big John'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 24 1983
Poster of Porridge
Porridge
John Dair was 46 in Porridge as 'Sampson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 12 1979

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 Our Friends in the North
Our Friends in the North
John Dair was 62+ in Our Friends in the North as 'Charlie Dawson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 15 1996
Poster of The Detectives
The Detectives
John Dair was 59+ in The Detectives as 'Masseur'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 27 1993
Poster of Jack the Ripper
Jack the Ripper
John Dair was 55+ in Jack the Ripper as 'Isenschmid'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 11 1988
Poster of Filthy Rich & Catflap
Filthy Rich & Catflap
John Dair was 53+ in Filthy Rich & Catflap as 'BBC barman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 07 1987
Poster of Porridge
Porridge
John Dair was 41+ in Porridge as 'Crusher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 05 1974