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Ian McLean

1887 – 1978

British actor

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About Ian McLean

Lived 1887 – 1978 (aged 90). Ian McLean was an actor.

Ian McLean (7 December 1887 – 1978) was an English stage and film actor. He is sometimes credited as Ian Maclean. He played supporting roles in around thirty British films, frequently playing police officers.

Partial filmography

Brewster's Millions (1935) - McLeod Jack of All Trades (1936) - The Fire Raiser Mayfair Melody (1937) - Collecchi The Street Singer (1937) - Police Inspector The Singing Cop (1938) - Zabisti Thistledown (1938) - Rossini Simply Terrific (1938) - Foster Thank Evans (1938) - (uncredited) The Return of Carol Deane (1938) - Prosecution Marigold (1938) - James Paton Quiet Please - Woods Too Dangerous to Live (1939) - Saunders The Nursemaid Who Disappeared (1939) - Inspector Pike Murder Will Out (1939) - Inspector The Arsenal Stadium Mystery (1939) - Sgt. Clinton That's the Ticket (1940) - Hercule Two for Danger (1940) - Australian Sailors Don't Care (1940) - First C.I.D. Man Atlantic Ferry (1941) - Capt. Woodruff The Young Mr. Pitt (1942) - Dundas Headline (1943) - Inspector Dodds The Shipbuilders (1943) Dreaming (1944) - British General The World Owes Me a Living (1945) - Air Minister (uncredited) Twilight Hour (1945) - Hemingway Here Comes the Sun (1946) - Counsel for the Prosecution Appointment with Crime (1946) - Det. Mason Calling Paul Temple (1948) - Inspector Crane The Story of Shirley Yorke (1948) - Dr. Harris Floodtide (1949) - Sir John (final film role)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ian McLean?

British actor

When was Ian McLean born?

Ian McLean was born on 7 December 1887 in Greenwich.

When did Ian McLean die?

Ian McLean died on 1 February 1978 in East Sussex.

What was Ian McLean's occupation?

Ian McLean was an actor.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ian McLean

· Wikidata: Q27824275

· DBpedia: Ian McLean (actor)

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