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.
Known For: Acting
Birthday: 1913-03-15
Place of Birth: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Also Known As: Richard Mackie Simpson

Movies List of Richard Fraser

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Bedlam

1946 Movie
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Blackmail

1947 Movie
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Joan of Paris

1942 Movie
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White Pongo

1945 Movie
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A Yank in the R.A.F.

1941 Movie
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The Gorilla Man

1943 Movie
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The Fatal Witness

1945 Movie
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Busses Roar

1942 Movie
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Truck Busters

1943 Movie
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The Tiger Woman

1945 Movie
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Raw Deal

1948 Movie
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Desperate Journey

1942 Movie
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Alaska Patrol

1949 Movie
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Thumbs Up

1943 Movie
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Shadow Of Terror

1945 Movie
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Blonde for a Day

1946 Movie
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The Undercover Woman

1946 Movie
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Eagle Squadron

1942 Movie
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The Cobra Strikes

1948 Movie
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Edge of Darkness

1943 Movie
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The Ghost Goes West

1935 Movie
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Man Hunt

1941 Movie
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Rogues' Regiment

1948 Movie
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The Red Danube

1949 Movie