John Fraser

John Fraser

Biography

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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.

🎬 Movies Featuring John Fraser

The Doll

The Doll (1975)

as Peter Matty
Doctor in Clover

Doctor in Clover (1966)

as Dr. Miles Grimsdyke
Operation Crossbow

Operation Crossbow (1965)

as Flight Lt. Kenny
No Image

The Patriots (1963)

as Alexander Hamilton
Tamahine

Tamahine (1963)

as Richard Poole
El Cid

El Cid (1961)

as Prince Alfonso
Fury at Smugglers' Bay

Fury at Smugglers' Bay (1961)

as Christopher Trevenyan
Tunes of Glory

Tunes of Glory (1960)

as Cpl. Piper Ian Fraser
Touch and Go

Touch and Go (1955)

as Richard Kenyon
The Dam Busters

The Dam Busters (1955)

as Flight Lieutenant J. V. Hopgood, D.F.C.
Loves of Three Queens

Loves of Three Queens (1954)

as Drago (segment: I Cavalieri dell'illusione)
The Desert Rats

The Desert Rats (1953)

as Artillery Man (uncredited)