1897-1980 GB, Dumfries
of Folk and Classical
A.k.a. John Paton Laurie
John Paton Laurie (25 March 1897 – 23 June 1980) was a Scottish actor from Dumfries, Dumfriesshire. Throughout a long career, Laurie performed a wide range of theatre and film work. He is perhaps best remembered to modern audiences for his role as the dour but kindhearted Private James Frazer in the sitcom Dad's Army (1968–1977). Laurie appeared in scores of feature films with directors such as Alfred Hitchcock, Michael Powell, and Laurence Olivier. He was also a stage actor (particularly of Shakespearean roles) and speaker of verse, especially when written by Robert Burns.
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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The Kindling Fire - The Songs and Poems of Robert Burns | John Laurie, Patti Duncan, James Boyd, Claire Liddell | 1974 | Album |
Dad's Army March / What Did You Do In The War? | Dad's Army Platoon, Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn, John Laurie, James Beck, Ian Lavender | 1971 | Single |
The Great McGonagall | John Laurie | 1969 | Album |
Bonnie Gallowa' | John Laurie | 1967 | Album |
The Two Gentleman of Verona | Howard Sackler, Peter Wyngarde, Edward de Souza, Joanna Dunham, John Laurie | 1965 | Single |
Words And Music Of Scotland | John Laurie And Robert King | Album |