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
Credits
- 1980 · The Gentle Touch as
- 1951 · Hallmark Hall of Fame as Army Doctor
- 1950 · Robert Montgomery Presents as
- 1949 · Lights Out as
- 1949 · The Adventure of the Speckled Band as John Armitage
- 1949 · Alaska Patrol as Operative Farrell
- 1949 · Suspense as Club President
- 1948 · Rogues' Regiment as Rycroft
- 1948 · The Philco Television Playhouse as Keith Reddington
- 1948 · Raw Deal as Fields
- 1948 · The Cobra Strikes as Michael Kent
- 1947 · The Lone Wolf in London as David Woolerton
- 1947 · Blackmail as Antoine Le Blanc
- 1947 · The Private Affairs of Bel Ami as Philippe de Cantel
- 1946 · Blonde for a Day as Dillingham 'Dilly' Smith
- 1946 · Bedlam as The Stonemason
- 1946 · The Undercover Woman as Gregory Vixon
- 1945 · The Tiger Woman as Stephen Mason
- 1945 · White Pongo as Geoffrey Bishop
- 1945 · Shadow Of Terror as Jim, aka Howard Norton
- 1945 · Scotland Yard Investigator as Robert Cartwright
- 1945 · The Fatal Witness as Inspector William 'Bill' Trent
- 1945 · The Picture of Dorian Gray as James Vane
- 1944 · To the People of the United States as Young Doctor (uncredited)
- 1943 · Thumbs Up as Douglas Heath
- 1943 · Edge of Darkness as Pastor Aalesen
- 1943 · Truck Busters as Limey
- 1943 · The Gorilla Man as Lieutenant Walter Sibley
- 1942 · Desperate Journey as Squadron Leader Clark
- 1942 · Busses Roar as Dick Remick
- 1942 · Eagle Squadron as Lt. Jefferys
- 1942 · Joan of Paris as Geoffrey
- 1941 · How Green Was My Valley as Davy Morgan
- 1941 · A Yank in the R.A.F. as Thorndyke
- 1941 · Man Hunt as
- 1935 · The Ghost Goes West as Son of McLaggen