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Andrew Crawford

1917 – 1994

British actor

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Lived 1917 – 1994 (aged 76). Andrew Crawford was a British actor, film actor, stage actor and television actor.

Andrew Crawford (October 24, 1917 – March 18, 1994) was a Scottish stage, film and television actor.

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

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Who was Andrew Crawford?

British actor (1917-1994)

When was Andrew Crawford born?

Andrew Crawford was born on 24 October 1917 in Glasgow.

When did Andrew Crawford die?

Andrew Crawford died on 18 March 1994.

What was Andrew Crawford's occupation?

Andrew Crawford was an actor, film actor, stage actor and television actor.

What nationality was Andrew Crawford?

Andrew Crawford was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Andrew Crawford

· Wikidata: Q504242

· DBpedia: Andrew Crawford (actor)

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