Portrait of John Laurie

John Laurie

Bio: John Laurie was a noted Scottish stage, screen, and television actor.
Born: Wed, Mar 24 1897
Birthplace: Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, UK

Death: Mon, Jun 23 1980
John Laurie is 83 years old
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Poster of The Best of Morecambe and Wise
The Best of Morecambe and Wise
John Laurie would have been no older than 83 in The Best of Morecambe and Wise as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 2001
Poster of The Prisoner of Zenda
The Prisoner of Zenda
John Laurie was 82 in The Prisoner of Zenda as 'Archbishop'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1979
Poster of Return to the Edge of the World
Return to the Edge of the World
John Laurie was 81 in Return to the Edge of the World as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 02 1978
Poster of One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing
One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing
John Laurie was 78 in One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing as 'Jock'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 09 1975
Poster of The Abominable Dr. Phibes
The Abominable Dr. Phibes
John Laurie was 74 in The Abominable Dr. Phibes as 'Darrow'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 18 1971
Poster of Dad's Army
Dad's Army
John Laurie was 73 in Dad's Army as 'Pte. James Frazer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 12 1971
Poster of Justice Is a Woman
Justice Is a Woman
John Laurie was 72 in Justice Is a Woman as 'Judge'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 14 1969
Poster of Queen of Scots
Queen of Scots
John Laurie was 70 in Queen of Scots
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 29 1967
Poster of Mister Ten Per Cent
Mister Ten Per Cent
John Laurie was 69 in Mister Ten Per Cent as 'Scotsman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1967
Poster of The Reptile
The Reptile
John Laurie was 68 in The Reptile as 'Mad Peter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 06 1966
Poster of The Open Door
The Open Door
John Laurie was 68 in The Open Door as 'Mr. Moncrieff'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 19 1966
Poster of Eagle Rock
Eagle Rock
John Laurie was 66 in Eagle Rock as 'The voice of (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of Ladies Who Do
Ladies Who Do
John Laurie was 66 in Ladies Who Do as 'Doctor MacGregor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1963
Poster of Siege of the Saxons
Siege of the Saxons
John Laurie was 66 in Siege of the Saxons as 'Merlin'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 01 1963
Poster of Hobson's Choice
Hobson's Choice
John Laurie was 65 in Hobson's Choice as 'Dr. MacFarlane'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 25 1962
Poster of Don't Bother to Knock
Don't Bother to Knock
John Laurie was 64 in Don't Bother to Knock as 'Taxi Driver'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 28 1961
Poster of Kidnapped
Kidnapped
John Laurie was 62 in Kidnapped as 'Ebenezer Balfour'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 24 1960
Poster of Rockets Galore
Rockets Galore
John Laurie was 61 in Rockets Galore as 'Capt. MacKechnie'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 19 1958
Poster of Next to No Time
Next to No Time
John Laurie was 61 in Next to No Time as 'Abercrombie, Scottish Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 04 1958
Poster of Campbell's Kingdom
Campbell's Kingdom
John Laurie was 60 in Campbell's Kingdom as 'Mac'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 03 1957
Poster of Murder Reported
Murder Reported
John Laurie was 60 in Murder Reported as 'Mac North'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 28 1957
Poster of Richard III
Richard III
John Laurie was 58 in Richard III as 'Lovel'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 13 1955
Poster of The Black Knight
The Black Knight
John Laurie was 57 in The Black Knight as 'James'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 26 1954
Poster of Devil Girl from Mars
Devil Girl from Mars
John Laurie was 57 in Devil Girl from Mars as 'Mr. Jamieson'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1954
Poster of Hobson's Choice
Hobson's Choice
John Laurie was 57 in Hobson's Choice as 'Dr. McFarlane'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 19 1954
Poster of Love in Pawn
Love in Pawn
John Laurie was 56 in Love in Pawn as 'Mr McCutcheon'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 23 1953
Poster of The Fake
The Fake
John Laurie was 56 in The Fake as 'Henry Mason'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 1953
Poster of Johnny on the Run
Johnny on the Run
John Laurie was 56 in Johnny on the Run as 'Policeman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1953
Poster of The Great Game
The Great Game
John Laurie was 55 in The Great Game as 'Mac Wells'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1953
Poster of Strange Stories
Strange Stories
John Laurie was 55 in Strange Stories as 'Mr. Bartleby ('Strange Mr Bartleby')'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1953
Poster of Tread Softly
Tread Softly
John Laurie was 55 in Tread Softly as 'Angus McDonald'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1952
Poster of Saturday Island
Saturday Island
John Laurie was 54 in Saturday Island as 'Grimshaw'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 20 1952
Poster of Rig 20
Rig 20
John Laurie was 54 in Rig 20 as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of Encore
Encore
John Laurie was 54 in Encore as 'Andrews, Engineer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 11 1951
Poster of Laughter in Paradise
Laughter in Paradise
John Laurie was 54 in Laughter in Paradise as 'Gordon Webb'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1951
Poster of Pandora and the Flying Dutchman
Pandora and the Flying Dutchman
John Laurie was 54 in Pandora and the Flying Dutchman as 'Angus'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 1951
Poster of Trio
Trio
John Laurie was 53 in Trio as 'Mr. Campbell'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 10 1950
Poster of No Trace
No Trace
John Laurie was 53 in No Trace as 'Inspector MacDougall'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 08 1950
Poster of Treasure Island
Treasure Island
John Laurie was 53 in Treasure Island as 'Blind Pew'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 19 1950
Poster of Madeleine
Madeleine
John Laurie was 52 in Madeleine as 'Scots Divine'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 16 1950
Poster of Floodtide
Floodtide
John Laurie was 51 in Floodtide as 'Joe Drummond'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 15 1949
Poster of Hamlet
Hamlet
John Laurie was 51 in Hamlet as 'Francisco'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1948
Poster of Bonnie Prince Charlie
Bonnie Prince Charlie
John Laurie was 51 in Bonnie Prince Charlie as 'Blind Jamie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 26 1948
Poster of Mine Own Executioner
Mine Own Executioner
John Laurie was 50 in Mine Own Executioner as 'Dr. James Garsten'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 22 1947
Poster of Uncle Silas
Uncle Silas
John Laurie was 50 in Uncle Silas as 'Giles'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 08 1947
Poster of Jassy
Jassy
John Laurie was 50 in Jassy as 'Tom Woodroofe'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 13 1947
Poster of The Brothers
The Brothers
John Laurie was 50 in The Brothers as 'Dugald'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 07 1947
Poster of School for Secrets
School for Secrets
John Laurie was 49 in School for Secrets as 'Dr. McVitie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 23 1946
Poster of Gaiety George
Gaiety George
John Laurie was 49 in Gaiety George as 'McTavish'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 15 1946
Poster of Kelvin: Master of Measurement
Kelvin: Master of Measurement
John Laurie was 48 in Kelvin: Master of Measurement
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1946
Poster of Caesar and Cleopatra
Caesar and Cleopatra
John Laurie was 48 in Caesar and Cleopatra as '1st. Auxiliary Sentinel'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 11 1945
Poster of I Know Where I'm Going!
I Know Where I'm Going!
John Laurie was 48 in I Know Where I'm Going! as 'John Campbell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 1945
Poster of Steel
Steel
John Laurie was 48 in Steel as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 12 1945
Poster of Great Day
Great Day
John Laurie was 48 in Great Day as 'Scottish officer in pub'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 09 1945
Poster of Read All About It
Read All About It
John Laurie was 48 in Read All About It as 'John - Ex-Newspaper Editor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 08 1945
Poster of The Agitator
The Agitator
John Laurie was 47 in The Agitator as 'Tom Tetley'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 24 1945
Poster of Henry V
Henry V
John Laurie was 47 in Henry V as 'Jamy - Captain in the English Army'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 24 1944
Poster of Medal for the General
Medal for the General
John Laurie was 47 in Medal for the General as 'McNab'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 06 1944
Poster of The Way Ahead
The Way Ahead
John Laurie was 47 in The Way Ahead as 'Pvt. Luke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 1944
Poster of Fanny by Gaslight
Fanny by Gaslight
John Laurie was 47 in Fanny by Gaslight as 'William Hopwood'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 08 1944
Poster of The Lamp Still Burns
The Lamp Still Burns
John Laurie was 46 in The Lamp Still Burns as 'Mr. Hervey'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 29 1943
Poster of The Demi-Paradise
The Demi-Paradise
John Laurie was 46 in The Demi-Paradise as 'Wounded Sailor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 18 1943
Poster of The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
John Laurie was 46 in The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp as 'Murdoch'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 26 1943
Poster of The Gentle Sex
The Gentle Sex
John Laurie was 46 in The Gentle Sex as 'Scots Corporal'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 23 1943
Poster of The New Lot
The New Lot
John Laurie was 45 in The New Lot as 'Harry Fyfe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1943
Poster of Teeth of Steel
Teeth of Steel
John Laurie was 44 in Teeth of Steel as 'Self - Commentator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 02 1942
Poster of Ships with Wings
Ships with Wings
John Laurie was 44 in Ships with Wings as 'Lt.Comdr. Reid'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 10 1941
Poster of Dangerous Moonlight
Dangerous Moonlight
John Laurie was 44 in Dangerous Moonlight as 'British Commander'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 26 1941
Poster of Old Mother Riley's Ghosts
Old Mother Riley's Ghosts
John Laurie was 44 in Old Mother Riley's Ghosts as 'McAdam'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 08 1941
Poster of The Ghost of St. Michael's
The Ghost of St. Michael's
John Laurie was 44 in The Ghost of St. Michael's as 'Jamie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 01 1941
Poster of Sailors Three
Sailors Three
John Laurie was 43 in Sailors Three as 'McNab'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 1940
Poster of Convoy
Convoy
John Laurie was 43 in Convoy as 'Gates'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 28 1940
Poster of Laugh It Off
Laugh It Off
John Laurie was 42 in Laugh It Off as 'Jock'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 09 1940
Poster of The Four Feathers
The Four Feathers
John Laurie was 42 in The Four Feathers as 'The Khalifa'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 20 1939
Poster of Q Planes
Q Planes
John Laurie was 41 in Q Planes as 'Newspaper Editor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 21 1939
Poster of Bees on the Boat-Deck
Bees on the Boat-Deck
John Laurie was 41 in Bees on the Boat-Deck as 'Gaster'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 11 1939
Poster of The Ware Case
The Ware Case
John Laurie was 41 in The Ware Case as 'Henson - the Gamekeeper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 1938
Poster of A Royal Divorce
A Royal Divorce
John Laurie was 41 in A Royal Divorce as 'Joseph Bonaparte'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 21 1938
Poster of The Claydon Treasure Mystery
The Claydon Treasure Mystery
John Laurie was 41 in The Claydon Treasure Mystery as 'Wilson - the Valet'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 04 1938
Poster of The Face of Scotland
The Face of Scotland
John Laurie was 41 in The Face of Scotland as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 04 1938
Poster of The Windmill
The Windmill
John Laurie was 40 in The Windmill as 'M. Coutard'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 13 1937
Poster of The Edge of the World
The Edge of the World
John Laurie was 40 in The Edge of the World as 'Peter Manson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1937
Poster of Jericho
Jericho
John Laurie was 40 in Jericho as 'Hassan'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 23 1937
Poster of Farewell Again
Farewell Again
John Laurie was 39 in Farewell Again as 'Pvt. McAllister'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 05 1937
Poster of As You Like It
As You Like It
John Laurie was 39 in As You Like It as 'Oliver'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 02 1936
Poster of Tudor Rose
Tudor Rose
John Laurie was 39 in Tudor Rose as 'John Knox'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 1936
Poster of East Meets West
East Meets West
John Laurie was 39 in East Meets West as 'Dr. Fergusson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 26 1936
Poster of Born That Way
Born That Way
John Laurie was 39 in Born That Way as 'McTavish'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 29 1936
Poster of Her Last Affaire
Her Last Affaire
John Laurie was 38 in Her Last Affaire as 'Robb'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 21 1935
Poster of The 39 Steps
The 39 Steps
John Laurie was 38 in The 39 Steps as 'John the Crofter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 06 1935
Poster of Red Ensign
Red Ensign
John Laurie was 37 in Red Ensign as 'Wages Accountant'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 17 1934
Poster of Juno and the Paycock
Juno and the Paycock
John Laurie was 33 in Juno and the Paycock as 'Johnny Boyle'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 29 1930
Poster of Painter and Poet No. 1
Painter and Poet No. 1
John Laurie will be 83+ in Painter and Poet No. 1 as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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 Dad's Army: The Animations
Dad's Army: The Animations
John Laurie would have been no older than 83 in Dad's Army: The Animations as 'Private James Frazer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 06 2023
Poster of Dad's Army: The Missing Episodes
Dad's Army: The Missing Episodes
John Laurie would have been no older than 83 in Dad's Army: The Missing Episodes as 'Private Frazer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 06 2023
Poster of From a Bird's Eye View
From a Bird's Eye View
John Laurie was 73+ in From a Bird's Eye View as 'Lord MacBracken'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1970
Poster of Dad's Army
Dad's Army
John Laurie was 71+ in Dad's Army as 'Private James Frazer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 31 1968
Poster of Mystery and Imagination
Mystery and Imagination
John Laurie was 68+ in Mystery and Imagination
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 29 1966
Poster of Dr. Finlay's Casebook
Dr. Finlay's Casebook
John Laurie was 65+ in Dr. Finlay's Casebook
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 16 1962
Poster of Z-Cars
Z-Cars
John Laurie was 64+ in Z-Cars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 1962
Poster of Morecambe & Wise (multiple series)
Morecambe & Wise (multiple series)
John Laurie was 64+ in Morecambe & Wise (multiple series) as 'Pte. James Frazer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 12 1961
Poster of Tales of Mystery
Tales of Mystery
John Laurie was 64+ in Tales of Mystery
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 29 1961
Poster of The Avengers
The Avengers
John Laurie was 63+ in The Avengers as 'Crewe, Juniper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1961
Poster of Colonel March of Scotland Yard
Colonel March of Scotland Yard
John Laurie was 58+ in Colonel March of Scotland Yard as 'Dr. Brandeis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 22 1956
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
John Laurie was 58+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Johnny Boyle / John - Crofter (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel
The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel
John Laurie was 58+ in The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel as 'Dr. Dufay'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 28 1955
Poster of ITV Play of the Week
ITV Play of the Week
John Laurie was 58+ in ITV Play of the Week as 'Doctor Macfarlane'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 27 1955
Poster of The Three Hostages
The Three Hostages
John Laurie was 55+ in The Three Hostages as 'Insp. MacGillivray'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 21 1952
Poster of Sunday Night Theatre
Sunday Night Theatre
John Laurie was 52+ in Sunday Night Theatre as 'Allen Campbell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 01 1950