Dave Anderson
Actor · Since 1963
Known for
Dave Anderson is a dependable British actor with a resume longer than his public profile. 'Gregory's Girl' appears elsewhere in the filmography. Comedy is the field that has given him most work. In 62 years he has taken on 18 credits. His most visible credit is 'Local Hero', playing Fraser.
Dave Anderson
Actor · Since 1963
13 Movies · 5 Series
Dave Anderson is a dependable British actor with a resume longer than his public profile. 'Gregory's Girl' appears elsewhere in the filmography. Comedy is the field that has given him most work. In 62 years he has taken on 18 credits. His most visible credit is 'Local Hero', playing Fraser.
Movies
Plays Fraser
Local Hero
1983
Plays Gregory's Dad
Gregory's Girl
1980
Plays Choirmaster
Still Game: Plum Number
2007
Plays Isaac Irving
Andrina
1981
Plays Tam
A Sense of Freedom
1985
Plays Capt. Moore
Postmortem
1998
Plays Uncle Ian
Orphans
1998
Plays Marvin
H.E. Double Hockey Sticks
1999
Plays Headmaster
Heavenly Pursuits
1986
Plays Cruickshank
Shepherd on the Rock
1993
Plays Illingworth
Restless Natives
1985
Latest Trailers
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Orphans
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Dave Anderson and where are they from?
Dave Anderson is 81 years old, born on August 1, 1945 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Dave Anderson?
Dave Anderson is best known for roles in Local Hero, Gregory's Girl, Orphans.
How many movies has Dave Anderson been in?
Over a 62-year career (since 1964), Dave Anderson has appeared in 13 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Dave Anderson's first movie?
The career of Dave Anderson began with Doctor Who: The Aztecs (1964).
What is Dave Anderson's most recent movie or series?
Dave Anderson's most recent release is City Lights: Pure Dead Brilliant, which premiered on November 30, 2025.
What TV shows has Dave Anderson appeared in?
On television, Dave Anderson has appeared in Doctor Who, Monarch of the Glen, Taggart, Up Pompeii!.
Dave Anderson
1945-08-01 · Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Dave Anderson is a Scottish actor, playwright and jazz musician based in Glasgow, perhaps best known for his roles in Gregory's Girl and BBC Scotland's City Lights.