Richard Fraser actor
- All known tv series 6
- Total known movies 31
Early lifeAfter graduating from Sedbergh School as Richard Mackie Simpson, Richards 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.CareerHis 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 lifeRichard 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.
The Stonemason
Movie 1946
Davy Morgan
Movie 1941
Antoine Le Blanc
Movie 1947
Geoffrey
Movie 1942
Geoffrey Bishop
Movie 1945
Lieutenant Walter Sibley
Movie 1943
Inspector William 'Bill' Trent
Movie 1945
Limey
Movie 1943
Philippe de Cantel
Movie 1947
Stephen Mason
Movie 1945
Operative Farrell
Movie 1949
John Armitage
Movie 1949
Douglas Heath
Movie 1943
Jim, aka Howard Norton
Movie 1945
David Woolerton
Movie 1947
Robert Cartwright
Movie 1945
Dillingham 'Dilly' Smith
Movie 1946
Gregory Vixon
Movie 1946
Michael Kent
Movie 1948
James Vane
Movie 1945
Son of McLaggen
Movie 1935
Movie 1941
Young Doctor (uncredited)
Movie 1944
Transport Pilot
Movie 1949
Tv 1980
Army Doctor
Tv 1951
Keith Reddington
Tv 1948
Club President
Tv 1949
Tv 1950
Tv 1949
