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John Paton Laurie (25 March 1897 – 23 June 1980) was a Scottish stage, film, and television actor. He appeared in scores of feature films with directors including Alfred Hitchcock , David Lean , Michael Powell and Laurence Olivier , generally playing memorable small or supporting roles.
John Laurie (1897-1980) was a versatile and prolific actor who appeared in nearly 120 screen roles, many of them as Scotsmen. He worked with Hitchcock, Olivier, Powell and other directors, and was known for The 39 Steps, The Edge of the World, Dad's Army and more.
Jun 19, 2024 · John Laurie (born March 25, 1897, Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, Scotland—died June 23, 1980, Chalfont St. Peter, Buckinghamshire, England) was a Scottish theatre and film actor probably best known for his performance as Private Frazer, a Scottish mortician, in BBC television’s comedy series Dad’s Army (1968–77).
John Paton Laurie (25 March 1897 – 23 June 1980) was a Scottish actor who was known for his role as James Frazer in the British sitcom Dad's Army. Laurie was born on 25 March 1897 in Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. He was married three times. He had one daughter.
Acting. Dad's Army as Pte. James Frazer. The Morecambe & Wise Show ( 1 episode) as Pte. James Frazer. Caesar and Cleopatra as 1st. Auxiliary Sentinel. John Laurie was a noted Scottish stage, screen, and television actor.
John Paton Laurie was a British actor from Dumfries, Scotland. Throughout a long career, Laurie performed a wide range of theatre and film work. He is perhaps best remembered to modern audiences for his role as the dour but kindhearted Private James Frazer in the sitcom Dad's Army.
John Laurie lived from 25 March 1897 to 23 June 1980. He was an actor who is best remembered for his role as Private James Frazer in the BBC sitcom Dad's Army. The wider picture in Scotland at the time is set out in our Historical Timeline.
