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Alec McCowen
Alec McCowen

Alec McCowen

Actor
91 years (May 26, 1925 – Feb 6, 2017)Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, UK
Alec McCowen is, by now, a veteran British actor whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. Viewing habits have changed more than once since the first credit. Work has kept arriving for 73 years, which is its own kind of achievement. 'Gangs of New York' is where the largest audience met him. 'Never Say Never Again' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography.
Alec McCowen is, by now, a veteran British actor whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. Viewing habits have changed more than once since the first credit. Work has kept arriving for 73 years, which is its own kind of achievement. 'Gangs of New York' is where the largest audience met him. 'Never Say Never Again' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography.
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Gangs of New York
Reverend Raleigh
★ 7.3
2002
David Copperfield
Jorkins · 2 episodes
★ 7.0
2000–
Midsomer Murders
Sir Christian Aubrey
★ 7.5
2000Season 4
Longitude
Sir Frank Dyson · 2 episodes
★ 7.0
2000–
Cruel Train
Supt. Fish
★ 4.2
1995
King Richard III
Narrator (voice)
1994
The Age of Innocence
Sillerton Jackson
★ 7.0
1993
Henry V
Bishop of Ely
★ 7.1
1989
Storyboard
Aeneas Sampson
★ 8.0
1989Season 4
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alec McCowen still alive?
Alec McCowen passed away on February 6, 2017 at age 91.
What are the most famous roles of Alec McCowen?
Alec McCowen is best known for roles in Gangs of New York, Never Say Never Again, The Age of Innocence.
How many movies has Alec McCowen been in?
Over a 64-year career (since 1953), Alec McCowen has appeared in 34 movies and 19 TV shows.
What was Alec McCowen's first movie?
The career of Alec McCowen began with The Cruel Sea (1953).
What is Alec McCowen's most recent movie or series?
Alec McCowen's most recent release is Gangs of New York, which premiered on December 14, 2002.
What TV shows has Alec McCowen appeared in?
On television, Alec McCowen has appeared in Midsomer Murders, Bergerac, Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime, Shakespeare: The Animated Tales.
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Alec McCowen
Alec McCowen
1925-05-26 · Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, UK

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Alexander Duncan McCowen, CBE (26 May 1925 – 6 February 2017) was an English actor. He was known for his work in numerous film and stage productions.Alec McCowen, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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