John Fraser

Actor / Actress

John Fraser

Born Glasgow, Scotland, UK 33 credits available

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John Alexander Fraser (1931 - 2020 was a Scottish actor and author. He is best known for his performances in the films The Good Companions (1957), The Trials of Oscar Wilde (1960), El Cid (1961), Repulsion (1965), and Isadora (1968). One of his earliest roles was as Inigo Jollifant in the second film version of J. B. Priestley's The Good Companions (1957). He went on to have leading roles in films such as El Cid, The Trials of Oscar Wilde (playing Lord Alfred Douglas), Roman Polanski's Repulsion, Isadora, and Schizo. He made appearances on television series including Danger Man (1964), Randall and Hopkirk (1969), Columbo (1972), Doctor Who (1981), and The Bill (1995). In 2004, he published his autobiography, Close Up, in which he wrote frankly about his gay life and friendships.

John Fraser is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 33 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime (1983), Lady Killers (1980), Thundercloud (1979), Isadora (1968), Repulsion (1965), Operation Crossbow (1965), El Cid (1961), The Wind Cannot Read (1958). The recorded credits span 1950 to 1994, including 6 movies and 27 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.

Profile details

Known forActing
Movies6
TV shows27
Active years represented1950–1994
Place of birthGlasgow, Scotland, UK
Died

Also known as

John Alexander Fraser

Known for

33 titles