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Richard Fraser (born Richard Mackie Simpson; 15 March 1913 – 19 January 1972) was a Scottish film, television, and stage actor. He is perhaps best known for his role in the 1945 film The Picture of Dorian Gray.
Richard Fraser. Actor: How Green Was My Valley. Early life: After graduating from Sedbergh School as Richard Mackie Simpson, Richard's mother Margaret Kyd Mackie divorced and his name was shortened to Richard Mackie.
Biography. Early life. After graduating from Sedbergh School as Richard Mackie Simpson, Richard's mother Margaret Kyd Mackie divorced and his name was shortened to Richard Mackie. After attending Cambridge University, Richard Mackie studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Richard Fraser. Actor: How Green Was My Valley. Early life: After graduating from Sedbergh School as Richard Mackie Simpson, Richard's mother Margaret Kyd Mackie divorced and his name was shortened to Richard Mackie.
Richard Fraser may refer to: Richard Fraser of Touchfraser (13–14th century), Scottish noble. Richard Fraser (lyricist), roadie and lyricist for Emerson, Lake and Palmer. Richard Duncan Fraser (c. 1784–1857), Canadian fur trader and businessman.
Richard Fraser was born on 19 March 1928 in Newhaven, Sussex, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Compact (1962), My Name Is Harry Worth (1974) and Thirty Minutes Worth (1972). He was married to Paddy Glynn. He died on 11 August 1984 in Colchester, Essex, England, UK.
Discovering that there was already a Richard Mackie acting in the US he adopted the stage name Richard Fraser. He then signed a contract with 20th Century Fox and appeared in numerous films. Career His American film career reached its peak with his performance as James Vane, the vengeful brother of Sibyl Vane in the film The Picture of Dorian Gray.
