Andrew Crawford (October 24, 1917 – March 18, 1994) was a Scottish stage, film and television actor.Castell p.119
Career A former publicist, he made his film debut in The Smugglers (1947), and with Rank's support, proceeded to make a name for himself with prominent roles during the late forties. These included parts in movies such as Broken Journey (1948), Trottie True, Diamond City and Boys in Brown (all 1949). On Stage he performed at the Comedy Theatre, London on 17 March 1946, in the Green Room Rags, playing opposite John Witty, Harold Warrender and Louise Hampton in And No Birds Sing.
Smaller roles followed and he later turned character actor in films such as Shadow of the Cat (1961) and 80,000 Suspects (1963), as well as television series including The Buccaneers, The Adventures of Robin Hood, Danger Man, Dr. Finlay's Casebook, The Last of the Mohicans (BBC 1971) and Crown Court.
Theatre Year Title Role Company Director Notes 1971 Confessions of a Justified Sinner Colwan, Weaver Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh Richard Eyre Edinburgh International Festival
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1947 The Man Within 1947 Dear Murderer Sgt. Fox 1947 The Brothers Willie McFarish 1947 Jassy Fred - Footman Uncredited1948 Daybreak Barbershop Customer Uncredited1948 Broken Journey Kid Cormack 1948 London Belongs to Me Bill 1948 Love in Waiting Dick Lambert 1949 Trottie True Sid Skinner 1949 Diamond City David Raymond 1949 Boys in Brown Casey 1950 Morning Departure Sub Lieut. (E) J. McFee 1950 Trio Minor Role Uncredited1951 One Wild Oat Fred Gilbey 1957 Bitter Victory Private Roberts 1961 The Shadow of the Cat Andrew, the Butler 1961 The Queen's Guards Biggs Uncredited1963 80,000 Suspects Dr. Ruddling 1970 Julius Caesar Volumnius 1971 The Massacre of Glencoe Glenlyon
References
Bibliography David Castell. Richard Attenborough: a pictorial film biography. Bodley Head, 1984.
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