Richard Fraser

Richard Fraser

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. Having Spent time as a London stage actor, Richard emigrated to the USA and in New York married Louise Christine Sheldon, the couple then moved to Hollywood before the Second World War. 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. Richard retired from acting in 1949, returning to Britain in 1961 with his then-wife, US actress Ann Gillis, spending his most of his last decade working for the BBC in export sales. Private life Richard married Louise Christine Sheldon in 1938 and had a daughter by her (Melinda Mackie 1940-2012), they divorced in 1944. Richard then married actress Ann Gillis in 1952, and had a son by her (Gordon Hamilton Mackie Fraser 1958- ). After retiring from acting in 1949 Richard and Ann lived in Britain in the 1960s, Richard as a businessman in which, among other things, he worked for the BBC in export sales selling Dr. Who around the world, as Ann continued her acting career (2 Episodes of "The Saint" and a small part in 2001 A Space Odyssey). The two divorced in 1970 and Richard married Edna Martin in summer 1971, he died in January 1972 of cancer.

  • Popularitet : 1.809
  • Kendt for : Acting
  • Fødselsdag : 1913-03-15
  • Fødselssted : Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
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Richard Fraser Film

  • 1946
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    Bedlam

    Bedlam

    6.5 1946 HD

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  • 1941
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    Grøn Var Min Barndoms Dal

    Grøn Var Min Barndoms Dal

    7.276 1941 HD

    Alle familien Morgans mænd har altid arbejdet i kulminen og er derfor totalt afhængige af tidernes skiften, så da priserne falder...

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  • 1947
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    Blackmail

    Blackmail

    4 1947 HD

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  • 1942
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    Joan of Paris

    Joan of Paris

    6.4 1942 HD

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  • 1945
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    White Pongo

    White Pongo

    4.2 1945 HD

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  • 1941
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    A Yank in the R.A.F.

    A Yank in the R.A.F.

    5.5 1941 HD

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  • 1943
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    The Gorilla Man

    The Gorilla Man

    5 1943 HD

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  • 1945
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    The Fatal Witness

    The Fatal Witness

    6.2 1945 HD

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  • 1942
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    Busses Roar

    Busses Roar

    6.6 1942 HD

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  • 1943
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    Truck Busters

    Truck Busters

    6 1943 HD

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  • 1947
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    The Private Affairs of Bel Ami

    The Private Affairs of Bel Ami

    6.3 1947 HD

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  • 1945
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    The Tiger Woman

    The Tiger Woman

    5.5 1945 HD

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  • 1948
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    Raw Deal

    Raw Deal

    6.672 1948 HD

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  • 1942
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    Desperate Journey

    Desperate Journey

    5.9 1942 HD

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  • 1949
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    Alaska Patrol

    Alaska Patrol

    1 1949 HD

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  • 1949
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    The Adventure of the Speckled Band

    The Adventure of the Speckled Band

    1 1949 HD

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  • 1943
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    Thumbs Up

    Thumbs Up

    6 1943 HD

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  • 1945
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    Shadow Of Terror

    Shadow Of Terror

    6 1945 HD

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  • 1947
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    The Lone Wolf in London

    The Lone Wolf in London

    5.5 1947 HD

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  • 1945
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    Scotland Yard Investigator

    Scotland Yard Investigator

    5.7 1945 HD

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  • 1946
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    Blonde for a Day

    Blonde for a Day

    5 1946 HD

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  • 1946
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    The Undercover Woman

    The Undercover Woman

    2 1946 HD

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  • 1942
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    Eagle Squadron

    Eagle Squadron

    1 1942 HD

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  • 1948
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    The Cobra Strikes

    The Cobra Strikes

    5 1948 HD

    Mike Kent forsøger at opklare mordet på en videnskabsmand.

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  • 1945
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    The Picture of Dorian Gray

    The Picture of Dorian Gray

    7.1 1945 HD

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  • 1943
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    Edge of Darkness

    Edge of Darkness

    6.1 1943 HD

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  • 1935
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    The Ghost Goes West

    The Ghost Goes West

    6.5 1935 HD

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  • 1941
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    Man Hunt

    Man Hunt

    7 1941 HD

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  • 1948
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    Rogues' Regiment

    Rogues' Regiment

    6.5 1948 HD

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  • 1944
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    To the People of the United States

    To the People of the United States

    5 1944 HD

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  • 1980
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    The Gentle Touch

    The Gentle Touch

    7.2 1980 HD

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  • 1951
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    Hallmark Hall of Fame

    Hallmark Hall of Fame

    8.667 1951 HD

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  • 1948
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    The Philco Television Playhouse

    The Philco Television Playhouse

    6 1948 HD

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  • 1949
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    Suspense

    Suspense

    4.556 1949 HD

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  • 1950
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    Robert Montgomery Presents

    Robert Montgomery Presents

    5.6 1950 HD

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  • 1949
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    Lights Out

    Lights Out

    5.3 1949 HD

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