Richard Fraser

Richard Fraser

Early life After graduating from Sedbergh School as Richard Mackie Simpson, Richard's mother Margaret Kyd Mackie divorced and his name was shortened to Richard Mackie. After attending Cambridge University, Richard Mackie studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Having Spent time as a London stage actor, Richard emigrated to the USA and in New York married Louise Christine Sheldon, the couple then moved to Hollywood before the Second World War. Discovering that there was already a Richard Mackie acting in the US he adopted the stage name Richard Fraser. He then signed a contract with 20th Century Fox and appeared in numerous films. Career His American film career reached its peak with his performance as James Vane, the vengeful brother of Sibyl Vane in the film The Picture of Dorian Gray. Richard retired from acting in 1949, returning to Britain in 1961 with his then-wife, US actress Ann Gillis, spending his most of his last decade working for the BBC in export sales. Private life Richard married Louise Christine Sheldon in 1938 and had a daughter by her (Melinda Mackie 1940-2012), they divorced in 1944. Richard then married actress Ann Gillis in 1952, and had a son by her (Gordon Hamilton Mackie Fraser 1958- ). After retiring from acting in 1949 Richard and Ann lived in Britain in the 1960s, Richard as a businessman in which, among other things, he worked for the BBC in export sales selling Dr. Who around the world, as Ann continued her acting career (2 Episodes of "The Saint" and a small part in 2001 A Space Odyssey). The two divorced in 1970 and Richard married Edna Martin in summer 1971, he died in January 1972 of cancer.

  • Titolo: Richard Fraser
  • Popolarità: 1.641
  • Conosciuto per: Acting
  • Compleanno: 1913-03-15
  • Luogo di nascita: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
  • Homepage: http://www.1canhelp.com/richard_fraser/
  • Conosciuto anche come: Richard Mackie Simpson
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Richard Fraser Film

  • 1946
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    Manicomio

    Manicomio

    6.5 1946 HD

    Nel 1760 il manicomio di Bedlam è posto sotto la guida del sadico Sims. Questi si diverte a organizzare spettacoli i cui protagonisti sono gli...

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  • 1941
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    Com'era verde la mia valle

    Com'era verde la mia valle

    7.277 1941 HD

    Un minatore lascia la città gallese dove è sempre vissuto ricordando come la costruzione delle miniere abbia cambiato la società...

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  • 1947
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    Blackmail

    Blackmail

    4 1947 HD

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  • 1942
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    L'ora del destino

    L'ora del destino

    6.4 1942 HD

    Seconda Guerra Mondiale, sta per partire l'offensiva degli alleati contro i nazisti. Cinque aerei francesi vengono abbattuti dalla contraerea nemica....

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  • 1945
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    White Pongo

    White Pongo

    4.2 1945 HD

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  • 1941
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    Il mio avventuriero

    Il mio avventuriero

    5.5 1941 HD

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  • 1943
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    The Gorilla Man

    The Gorilla Man

    5 1943 HD

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  • 1945
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    The Fatal Witness

    The Fatal Witness

    6.2 1945 HD

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  • 1942
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    Busses Roar

    Busses Roar

    6.6 1942 HD

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  • 1943
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    Truck Busters

    Truck Busters

    6 1943 HD

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  • 1947
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    Il disonesto

    Il disonesto

    6.3 1947 HD

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  • 1945
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    The Tiger Woman

    The Tiger Woman

    5.5 1945 HD

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  • 1948
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    Schiavo della furia

    Schiavo della furia

    6.672 1948 HD

    Rick Coyle è il capo di una spietata gang di San Francisco. Per evitare l'arresto fa condannare Joe Sullivan al suo posto. Questi evade di...

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  • 1942
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    L'avventura impossibile

    L'avventura impossibile

    5.9 1942 HD

    Alcuni aviatori americani paracadutati in Germania riescono a rubare ai nazisti preziosi documenti militari. La Gestapo li insegue, ma grazie...

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  • 1949
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    Alaska Patrol

    Alaska Patrol

    1 1949 HD

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  • 1949
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    The Adventure of the Speckled Band

    The Adventure of the Speckled Band

    1 1949 HD

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  • 1943
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    Thumbs Up

    Thumbs Up

    6 1943 HD

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  • 1945
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    Shadow Of Terror

    Shadow Of Terror

    6 1945 HD

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  • 1947
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    The Lone Wolf in London

    The Lone Wolf in London

    5.5 1947 HD

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  • 1945
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    Scotland Yard Investigator

    Scotland Yard Investigator

    5.7 1945 HD

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  • 1946
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    Blonde for a Day

    Blonde for a Day

    5 1946 HD

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  • 1946
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    The Undercover Woman

    The Undercover Woman

    2 1946 HD

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  • 1942
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    Eagle Squadron

    Eagle Squadron

    1 1942 HD

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  • 1948
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    The Cobra Strikes

    The Cobra Strikes

    5 1948 HD

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  • 1945
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    Il ritratto di Dorian Gray

    Il ritratto di Dorian Gray

    7.1 1945 HD

    Dorian Gray è bello, giovane e ricco, ma ingenuo e facilmente manipolabile. Questi difetti lo portano nella spirale del peccato e della...

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  • 1943
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    La bandiera sventola ancora

    La bandiera sventola ancora

    6.1 1943 HD

    L'eroica resistenza di un piccolo paesino norvegese contro le truppe tedesche durante la seconda guerra mondiale. Il comandante dei tedeschi arriva a...

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  • 1935
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    Il fantasma galante

    Il fantasma galante

    6.5 1935 HD

    La famiglia di un uomo d'affari americano lo convince ad acquistare un castello scozzese per disassemblarlo e spostarlo in America, dove sarà...

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  • 1941
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    Duello mortale

    Duello mortale

    7 1941 HD

    Un inglese, cacciatore di fama mondiale, è solito andare in cerca delle sue prede in un terreno non distante dalla villa dove soggiorna...

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  • 1948
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    Rogues' Regiment

    Rogues' Regiment

    6.5 1948 HD

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  • 1944
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    To the People of the United States

    To the People of the United States

    5 1944 HD

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  • 1980
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    The Gentle Touch

    The Gentle Touch

    7.2 1980 HD

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  • 1951
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    Hallmark Hall of Fame

    Hallmark Hall of Fame

    8.8 1951 HD

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  • 1948
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    The Philco Television Playhouse

    The Philco Television Playhouse

    5.6 1948 HD

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  • 1949
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    Suspense

    Suspense

    4.2 1949 HD

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  • 1950
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    Robert Montgomery Presents

    Robert Montgomery Presents

    4.333 1950 HD

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  • 1949
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    Lights Out

    Lights Out

    5.3 1949 HD

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