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Laurence Naismith

Bio: Laurence Naismith (14 December 1908 – 5 June 1992) was an English actor. Naismith appeared in films such as Diamonds Are Forever (1971), Richard III (1955), Jason and the Argonauts (1963), Sink the Bismarck! (1960), Carrington VC (1954) and as Captain Edward Smith of the RMS Titanic in A Night to Remember (1958)
Born: Mon, Dec 14 1908
Birthplace: Thames Ditton, Surrey, England, UK

Death: Fri, Jun 05 1992
Laurence Naismith is 83 years old
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Poster of I Remember Nelson
I Remember Nelson
Laurence Naismith was 73 in I Remember Nelson as 'Rev. Edmund Nelson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 14 1982
Poster of Romeo & Juliet
Romeo & Juliet
Laurence Naismith was 69 in Romeo & Juliet as 'Prince Escalus'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of The Last Appointment!
The Last Appointment!
Laurence Naismith was 68 in The Last Appointment! as 'Judge Fulton'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 11 1977
Poster of The Switch
The Switch
Laurence Naismith was 67 in The Switch as 'Judge Fulton'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 07 1976
Poster of London Conspiracy
London Conspiracy
Laurence Naismith was 65 in London Conspiracy as 'Judge Fulton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1974
Poster of Mission: Monte Carlo
Mission: Monte Carlo
Laurence Naismith was 65 in Mission: Monte Carlo as 'Judge Fulton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of The Persuaders!
The Persuaders!
Laurence Naismith was 64 in The Persuaders! as 'Judge Fulton'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1973
Poster of The Amazing Mr. Blunden
The Amazing Mr. Blunden
Laurence Naismith was 63 in The Amazing Mr. Blunden as 'Mr. Frederick Percival Blunden'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 07 1972
Poster of Young Winston
Young Winston
Laurence Naismith was 63 in Young Winston as 'Lord Salisbury'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 20 1972
Poster of Diamonds Are Forever
Diamonds Are Forever
Laurence Naismith was 63 in Diamonds Are Forever as 'Sir Donald Munger'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 14 1971
Poster of Quest for Love
Quest for Love
Laurence Naismith was 62 in Quest for Love as 'Sir Henry Lanstein'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 06 1971
Poster of Scrooge
Scrooge
Laurence Naismith was 61 in Scrooge as 'Mr. Fezziwig'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 05 1970
Poster of The File on Devlin
The File on Devlin
Laurence Naismith was 60 in The File on Devlin as 'Lord Pomeroy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1969
Poster of Run a Crooked Mile
Run a Crooked Mile
Laurence Naismith was 60 in Run a Crooked Mile as 'Lord Dunnsfield'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 18 1969
Poster of The Bushbaby
The Bushbaby
Laurence Naismith was 60 in The Bushbaby as 'Prof. 'Cranky' Crankshaw'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1969
Poster of The Valley of Gwangi
The Valley of Gwangi
Laurence Naismith was 60 in The Valley of Gwangi as 'Professor Bromley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 24 1969
Poster of Eye of the Cat
Eye of the Cat
Laurence Naismith was 60 in Eye of the Cat as 'Dr. Mills'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 18 1969
Poster of The Admirable Crichton
The Admirable Crichton
Laurence Naismith was 59 in The Admirable Crichton as 'Lord Loam'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 02 1968
Poster of Fitzwilly
Fitzwilly
Laurence Naismith was 59 in Fitzwilly as 'Mr. Cotty (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1967
Poster of Camelot
Camelot
Laurence Naismith was 58 in Camelot as 'Merlyn'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 25 1967
Poster of The Scorpio Letters
The Scorpio Letters
Laurence Naismith was 58 in The Scorpio Letters as 'Burr'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1967
Poster of The Long Duel
The Long Duel
Laurence Naismith was 58 in The Long Duel as 'McDougal'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 27 1967
Poster of Deadlier Than the Male
Deadlier Than the Male
Laurence Naismith was 58 in Deadlier Than the Male as 'Sir John Bledlow'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 12 1967
Poster of Sky West and Crooked
Sky West and Crooked
Laurence Naismith was 56 in Sky West and Crooked as 'Edwin Dacres'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 31 1965
Poster of The Three Lives of Thomasina
The Three Lives of Thomasina
Laurence Naismith was 54 in The Three Lives of Thomasina as 'Reverend Angus Paddie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 11 1963
Poster of Jason and the Argonauts
Jason and the Argonauts
Laurence Naismith was 54 in Jason and the Argonauts as 'Argos'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 19 1963
Poster of Cleopatra
Cleopatra
Laurence Naismith was 54 in Cleopatra as 'Arachesilaus (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 12 1963
Poster of We Joined the Navy
We Joined the Navy
Laurence Naismith was 54 in We Joined the Navy as 'Admiral Blake'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 17 1963
Poster of I Thank a Fool
I Thank a Fool
Laurence Naismith was 53 in I Thank a Fool as 'O'Grady'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 1962
Poster of The 300 Spartans
The 300 Spartans
Laurence Naismith was 53 in The 300 Spartans as 'First Delegate'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 1962
Poster of The Valiant
The Valiant
Laurence Naismith was 53 in The Valiant as 'Admiral'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 13 1962
Poster of The Prince and the Pauper
The Prince and the Pauper
Laurence Naismith was 53 in The Prince and the Pauper as 'Earl of Hertford'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 11 1962
Poster of Greyfriars Bobby
Greyfriars Bobby
Laurence Naismith was 52 in Greyfriars Bobby as 'Mr. Traill'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 17 1961
Poster of The Singer Not the Song
The Singer Not the Song
Laurence Naismith was 52 in The Singer Not the Song as 'Old Uncle'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 05 1961
Poster of The World of Suzie Wong
The World of Suzie Wong
Laurence Naismith was 51 in The World of Suzie Wong as 'O’Neill'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 1960
Poster of The Criminal
The Criminal
Laurence Naismith was 51 in The Criminal as 'Mr. Town'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 13 1960
Poster of Village of the Damned
Village of the Damned
Laurence Naismith was 51 in Village of the Damned as 'Dr. Willers'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 16 1960
Poster of The Trials of Oscar Wilde
The Trials of Oscar Wilde
Laurence Naismith was 51 in The Trials of Oscar Wilde as 'Prince of Wales'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 28 1960
Poster of The Angry Silence
The Angry Silence
Laurence Naismith was 51 in The Angry Silence as 'Martindale'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 10 1960
Poster of Sink the Bismarck!
Sink the Bismarck!
Laurence Naismith was 51 in Sink the Bismarck! as 'First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Dudley Pound'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 11 1960
Poster of Solomon and Sheba
Solomon and Sheba
Laurence Naismith was 51 in Solomon and Sheba as 'Hezrai'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1959
Poster of Third Man on the Mountain
Third Man on the Mountain
Laurence Naismith was 50 in Third Man on the Mountain as 'Teo Zurbriggen'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 10 1959
Poster of Perilous Assignment
Perilous Assignment
Laurence Naismith was 50 in Perilous Assignment as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 1959
Poster of Tempest
Tempest
Laurence Naismith was 49 in Tempest as 'Maj. Zurin'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1958
Poster of The Two-Headed Spy
The Two-Headed Spy
Laurence Naismith was 49 in The Two-Headed Spy as 'Gen. Hauser'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 17 1958
Poster of A Night to Remember
A Night to Remember
Laurence Naismith was 49 in A Night to Remember as 'Capt. Edward John Smith'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 03 1958
Poster of Gideon's Day
Gideon's Day
Laurence Naismith was 49 in Gideon's Day as 'Arthur Sayer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 25 1958
Poster of I Accuse!
I Accuse!
Laurence Naismith was 49 in I Accuse! as 'Judge at Esterhazy Trial'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 05 1958
Poster of The Naked Earth
The Naked Earth
Laurence Naismith was 49 in The Naked Earth as 'Skin Trader'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 05 1958
Poster of The Gypsy and the Gentleman
The Gypsy and the Gentleman
Laurence Naismith was 49 in The Gypsy and the Gentleman as 'Dr. Forrester'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 15 1958
Poster of Boy on a Dolphin
Boy on a Dolphin
Laurence Naismith was 48 in Boy on a Dolphin as 'Dr. Hawkins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 19 1957
Poster of Abandon Ship
Abandon Ship
Laurence Naismith was 48 in Abandon Ship as 'Captain Paul Darrow'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 12 1957
Poster of Robbery Under Arms
Robbery Under Arms
Laurence Naismith was 48 in Robbery Under Arms as 'Ben Marston'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 10 1957
Poster of Tiger in the Smoke
Tiger in the Smoke
Laurence Naismith was 47 in Tiger in the Smoke as 'Canon Avril'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 27 1956
Poster of Lust for Life
Lust for Life
Laurence Naismith was 47 in Lust for Life as 'Dr. Bosman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 1956
Poster of The Weapon
The Weapon
Laurence Naismith was 47 in The Weapon as 'Jamison'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1956
Poster of The Man Who Never Was
The Man Who Never Was
Laurence Naismith was 47 in The Man Who Never Was as 'Adm. Cross'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 03 1956
Poster of The Extra Day
The Extra Day
Laurence Naismith was 47 in The Extra Day as 'Kurt Vorn'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1956
Poster of Josephine and Men
Josephine and Men
Laurence Naismith was 46 in Josephine and Men as 'Porter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 09 1955
Poster of The Dam Busters
The Dam Busters
Laurence Naismith was 46 in The Dam Busters as 'Farmer'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 16 1955
Poster of Carrington V.C.
Carrington V.C.
Laurence Naismith was 45 in Carrington V.C. as 'Major Panton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 09 1954
Poster of The Black Knight
The Black Knight
Laurence Naismith was 45 in The Black Knight as 'Major Domo'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 26 1954
Poster of The Million Pound Note
The Million Pound Note
Laurence Naismith was 45 in The Million Pound Note as 'Walter Craddock'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 07 1954
Poster of Love in Pawn
Love in Pawn
Laurence Naismith was 44 in Love in Pawn as 'Uncle Amos'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 23 1953
Poster of Mogambo
Mogambo
Laurence Naismith was 44 in Mogambo as 'Skipper'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 23 1953
Poster of The Beggar's Opera
The Beggar's Opera
Laurence Naismith was 44 in The Beggar's Opera as 'Matt of the Mint'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 24 1953
Poster of The Flanagan Boy
The Flanagan Boy
Laurence Naismith was 44 in The Flanagan Boy as 'Boxing Booth Barker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 1953
Poster of Rough Shoot
Rough Shoot
Laurence Naismith was 44 in Rough Shoot as 'Blossom'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 30 1953
Poster of Time Bomb
Time Bomb
Laurence Naismith was 44 in Time Bomb
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 05 1953
Poster of Cosh Boy
Cosh Boy
Laurence Naismith was 44 in Cosh Boy as 'Inspector Donaldson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of The Long Memory
The Long Memory
Laurence Naismith was 44 in The Long Memory as 'Hasbury'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 23 1953
Poster of A Killer Walks
A Killer Walks
Laurence Naismith was 43 in A Killer Walks as 'Dr. James'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of The Happy Family
The Happy Family
Laurence Naismith was 43 in The Happy Family as 'Councillor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 30 1952
Poster of I Believe in You
I Believe in You
Laurence Naismith was 43 in I Believe in You as 'Sergeant Braxton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 05 1952
Poster of His Excellency
His Excellency
Laurence Naismith was 43 in His Excellency as 'First Soldier'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 22 1952
Poster of Whispering Smith Vs. Scotland Yard
Whispering Smith Vs. Scotland Yard
Laurence Naismith was 43 in Whispering Smith Vs. Scotland Yard as 'Parker'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of High Treason
High Treason
Laurence Naismith was 42 in High Treason
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 13 1951
Poster of Calling Bulldog Drummond
Calling Bulldog Drummond
Laurence Naismith was 42 in Calling Bulldog Drummond as 'Hardcastle (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 02 1951
Poster of There Is Another Sun
There Is Another Sun
Laurence Naismith was 42 in There Is Another Sun as 'Riley'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 12 1951
Poster of Pool of London
Pool of London
Laurence Naismith was 42 in Pool of London as 'Commissionaire (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 20 1951
Poster of Room to Let
Room to Let
Laurence Naismith was 41 in Room to Let as 'Editor'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 15 1950
Poster of The Happiest Days of Your Life
The Happiest Days of Your Life
Laurence Naismith was 41 in The Happiest Days of Your Life as 'Dr. Collet'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 08 1950
Poster of The Chiltern Hundreds
The Chiltern Hundreds
Laurence Naismith was 40 in The Chiltern Hundreds as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 27 1949
Poster of Kind Hearts and Coronets
Kind Hearts and Coronets
Laurence Naismith was 40 in Kind Hearts and Coronets as 'Warder in Jail (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 21 1949
Poster of Train of Events
Train of Events
Laurence Naismith was 40 in Train of Events as 'Joe Hunt'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 18 1949
Poster of Trouble in the Air
Trouble in the Air
Laurence Naismith was 39 in Trouble in the Air
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1948
Poster of A Piece of Cake
A Piece of Cake
Laurence Naismith was 39 in A Piece of Cake as 'Merlin Mound'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1948

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 The BBC Television Shakespeare
The BBC Television Shakespeare
Laurence Naismith was 69+ in The BBC Television Shakespeare as 'Prince Escalus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of Return of the Saint
Return of the Saint
Laurence Naismith was 69+ in Return of the Saint as 'General Platt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1978
Poster of Fall of Eagles
Fall of Eagles
Laurence Naismith was 65+ in Fall of Eagles as 'Emperor Franz Josef I of Austria-Hungary'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 15 1974
Poster of Oh, Father!
Oh, Father!
Laurence Naismith was 64+ in Oh, Father!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 12 1973
Poster of The Protectors
The Protectors
Laurence Naismith was 63+ in The Protectors as 'Prof. Alexander Schelpin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1972
Poster of The Persuaders!
The Persuaders!
Laurence Naismith was 62+ in The Persuaders! as 'Judge Fulton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1971
Poster of Lancer
Lancer
Laurence Naismith was 59+ in Lancer
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of The Name of the Game
The Name of the Game
Laurence Naismith was 59+ in The Name of the Game as 'Reddington'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
Laurence Naismith was 58+ in Mannix
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967
Poster of The Invaders
The Invaders
Laurence Naismith was 58+ in The Invaders as 'Professor Lindstrom, Cyrus Stone'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 10 1967
Poster of Profiles in Courage
Profiles in Courage
Laurence Naismith was 55+ in Profiles in Courage as 'John Adams, George Mason'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 08 1964
Poster of 12 O'Clock High
12 O'Clock High
Laurence Naismith was 55+ in 12 O'Clock High as 'Gilly Bright'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1964
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Laurence Naismith was 54+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of The Fugitive
The Fugitive
Laurence Naismith was 54+ in The Fugitive as 'Dr. Andrew Emmett McAllister, Major Fielding, John Mallory'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of Sir Francis Drake
Sir Francis Drake
Laurence Naismith was 52+ in Sir Francis Drake as 'Sir Miles Burns'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 12 1961
Poster of The Defenders
The Defenders
Laurence Naismith was 52+ in The Defenders as 'Mr. Collins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961
Poster of The Third Man
The Third Man
Laurence Naismith was 50+ in The Third Man
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
Laurence Naismith was 50+ in Bonanza as 'Don Q. Hought'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of The Adventures of Robin Hood
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Laurence Naismith was 46+ in The Adventures of Robin Hood as 'Sir William de Courcier'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 1955
Poster of Mark Saber
Mark Saber
Laurence Naismith was 45+ in Mark Saber
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 01 1954
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Laurence Naismith was 43+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Lord Loam, Lord Pomeroy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951