John Fraser
Known for
John Fraser has spent most of a working life as a British actor recognizable to viewers well beyond any single title. Television and film have both stayed in regular use across the career. 'Repulsion' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience. There is 'El Cid' as well.
John Fraser
26 Movies
19 Series
John Fraser has spent most of a working life as a British actor recognizable to viewers well beyond any single title. Television and film have both stayed in regular use across the career. 'Repulsion' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience. There is 'El Cid' as well.
Movies
Plays Colin
Repulsion
1965
Plays Prince Alfonso
El Cid
1961
Plays Flight Lt. Kenny
Operation Crossbow
1965
Plays Lord Carfax
A Study in Terror
1965
Plays Flight Lieutenant J. V. Hopgood, D.F.C.
The Dam Busters
1955
Plays Richard Poole
Tamahine
1963
Plays Leonard
Schizo
1976
Plays Peter Matty
The Doll
1975
Plays Lord Alfred Douglas
The Trials of Oscar Wilde
1960
Plays The Monitor
Doctor Who: Logopolis
1981
Plays Cpl. Piper Ian Fraser
Tunes of Glory
1960
Plays Roger
Isadora
1968
Plays Lt. Robert Finch
Waltz of the Toreadors
1962
Plays Dr. Miles Grimsdyke
Doctor in Clover
1966
Plays Christopher Trevenyan
Fury at Smugglers' Bay
1961
Plays Peter Munroe
The Wind Cannot Read
1958
Plays Richard Kenyon
Touch and Go
1955
Plays Johnny Lipson
The Good Beginning
1953
TV Shows
Plays Lieutenant Commander 'Monty' Morgan
Thundercloud
1979
Plays Peter Matty
The Doll
1975
Plays Lieutenant Michael Wainwright, RN
Sunday Night Theatre
1950
Plays Dr. 'Peter' Crippen
Lady Killers
1980
Plays The Monitor
Doctor Who
1963
Plays David Lawford
The Wonderful World of Disney
1954
Plays Alasdair
ITV Playhouse
1967
Plays Dixon Druce
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
1971
Plays Hugo Hoffman
Supernatural
1977
Plays Kramenin
Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime
1983
Plays Colonel Stone
Wilde Alliance
1978
Plays Inspector Wilcox
Scarlett
1994
Plays Alexander Hamilton
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Tom Giddings
Cavalcade of America
1952
Plays O'Keefe
Columbo
1971
Plays Nicky Loach
The Informer
1966
Plays Dunning
Mystery and Imagination
1966
Plays Derek Wilson
Journey to the Unknown
1968
Plays Harry
Village Hall
1974
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Doctor Who: Logopolis
Full Filmography
Scarlett
Inspector Wilcox · 1 episode
1994–
TV
Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime
Kramenin · 1 episode
1983–
TV
Doctor Who: Logopolis
The Monitor
1981
Film
Lady Killers
Dr. 'Peter' Crippen · 2 episodes
1980–
TV
Thundercloud
Lieutenant Commander 'Monty' Morgan · 13 episodes
1979–
TV
Wilde Alliance
Colonel Stone · 1 episode
1978–
TV
Supernatural
Hugo Hoffman · 1 episode
1977–
TV
Schizo
Leonard
1976
Film
The Doll
Peter Matty
1975
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Fraser still alive?
John Fraser passed away on November 6, 2020 at age 89.
What are the most famous roles of John Fraser?
John Fraser is best known for roles in Repulsion, El Cid, The Dam Busters.
How many movies has John Fraser been in?
Over a 67-year career (since 1953), John Fraser has appeared in 26 movies and 18 TV shows.
What was John Fraser's first movie?
The career of John Fraser began with The Desert Rats (1953).
What is John Fraser's most recent movie or series?
John Fraser's most recent release is Scarlett, which premiered on November 13, 1994.
What TV shows has John Fraser appeared in?
On television, John Fraser has appeared in Columbo, Doctor Who, NOVA, The Bill.
John Fraser
1931-03-18 · Glasgow, Scotland, UK
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.