John Laurie
(1897-1980)

Died aged c. 83

John Paton Laurie (25 March 1897 – 23 June 1980) was a Scottish actor. In the course of his career, Laurie performed on the stage and in films as well as television. He is perhaps best remembered for his role in the sitcom Dad's Army (1968-1977) as Private Frazer a member of the Home Guard. Laurie appeared in scores of feature films with directors such as Alfred Hitchcock, Michael Powell, and Laurence Olivier, generally playing memorable small or supporting roles rather than leading ones. As a stage actor, he was cast in Shakespearean roles and was a speaker of verse, especially of Robert Burns.

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Rev Dr Henry Duncan (1774-1846) Sir James Anderson (1824-1893) Sir James M. Barrie (1860-1937) Jane Haining (1897-1944) John Laurie (1897-1980) Sir Robin Philipson (1916-1992) John Hanson (1922-1998) Alexander S. Graham (1915-1991) Jock Wishart (1951-present) notable pupils

Dumfries Academy, Academy Street, Dumfries, United Kingdom where they attended school