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John Laurie
AuthorBooks · Second hand1897-1980
John Paton Laurie 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. As a stage actor, he was cast in Shakespearean roles and was a speaker of verse, especially of Robert Burns. He is also well known for his role in the sitcom Dad's Army (1968–1977) as Private Frazer, a member of the Home Guard.
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Birth
1897
Death
1980
First book
1930
Years writing
96
John Laurie was a prominent Scottish actor whose career spanned theater, film, and television.
Born in Dumfries in 1897, he dedicated much of his life to the performing arts.
Beyond his acting, he explored writing with works such as Winning Your Point Though Positive and Negative Quotations.
His bibliography reflects a curious diversity of interests, ranging from philosophy to food and drink.
Throughout his career, he published a total of nine works exploring topics as varied as rare books.