Ian McCulloch

Ian McCulloch (born 18 November 1939) is a Scottish actor. He is best known for his starring role as Greg Preston in the post-apocalyptic television drama Survivors (1975–77), and for his work in Italian horror cinema. Upon graduating, he was offered a contract with the Royal Shakespeare Company. He made his West End debut in Richard III in 1964. That same year, he played Captain Macheath in The Beggar's Opera at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre.

Other film and television roles Over the years, McCulloch has had supporting roles in studio films like Where Eagles Dare (1968) with Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood, and Cromwell (1970) with Alec Guinness and Richard Harris. In addition, he has appeared in successful independent films, most notably The Ghoul (1975) with Peter Cushing and John Hurt.

McCulloch has also guest starred in many TV series, including: Manhunt (1969); Colditz (1974), as the mysterious Larry Page in "Odd Man In"; Secret Army (1977); Return of the Saint (1978); Hammer House of Horror (1980); The Professionals (1980), episode "Mixed Doubles", in which he played the physical fitness and close quarters combat instructor of Bodie and Doyle; and the Doctor Who serial Warriors of the Deep (1984).

He also starred in the Italian horror films Zombie Flesh Eaters also known as Zombi II (1979) by Lucio Fulci, Zombi Holocaust (1980) by Marino Girolami, and Contamination (1980) by Luigi Cozzi. Zombie Flesh Eaters was originally banned in the United Kingdom as part of the 1980s campaign against "video nasties". McCulloch stated that he did not see the film in its entirety, or on a big screen, until years later.

Personal life McCulloch's brother Andrew (b. 1945) is a television writer and actor.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Director Notes 1967 It! Det. WayneHerbert J. Leder 1968 Where Eagles Dare German OfficerBrian G. Hutton 1970 Cromwell John HampdenKen Hughes 1971 I, Monster Man at BarStephen Weeks 1974 Soft Beds, Hard Battles Col. BraunRoy Boulting 1975 The Ghoul GeoffreyFreddie Francis 1979 Zombie Flesh Eaters Peter WestLucio FulciOriginal Italian title: Zombi 2 1980 Zombie Holocaust Peter ChandlerMarino GirolamiOriginal Italian title: Zombi Holocaust Contamination Ian HubbardLuigi Cozzi 1982 Moonlighting Boss LookalikeJerzy Skolimowski 2013 Behind the Scenes of Total Hell: The Jamie Gunn Chronicles Charles LeesonAndy Wilton

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