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John Fraser

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John Fraser

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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.

Known for

8.1

Columbo

1971 · TV Series · Crime · Drama

7.9

Doctor Who

1963 · TV Series · Drama · Action & Adventure

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The Bill

1984 · TV Series · Crime · Drama

7.1

NOVA

1974 · TV Series · Documentary

6.8

El Cid

1961 · Movie · Action · Drama

7.4

Repulsion

1965 · Movie · Drama · Thriller

7.0

Thundercloud

1979 · TV Series · Comedy · War & Politics

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Schizo

1976 · Movie · Drama · Horror

6.2

Isadora

1968 · Movie · Drama · History

John Fraser — movies & series · Netflix Discovery