About John Malcolm
Lived 1936 – 2008 (aged 72). John Malcolm was a British actor and television actor.
John McDowell Malcolm (26 March 1936 – 13 June 2008) was a Scottish actor who appeared in numerous films and television productions over a 40-year period.
He attended Barnsley Holgate Grammar School for Boys, Barnsley and trained as an actor at RADA. He then appeared in repertory theatre in Scotland and England and with the Royal Shakespeare Company. He also founded the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh in 1962 and The Theatre Chipping Norton in 1973.
His film appearances included Where Has Poor Mickey Gone? (1964), The Reckoning (1969), The House That Dripped Blood (1971), The Ragman's Daughter (1972), Coming Out of the Ice (1982), and The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission (1985).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Malcolm?
Scottish actor (1936-2008)
When was John Malcolm born?
John Malcolm was born on 26 March 1936 in Stirling.
When did John Malcolm die?
John Malcolm died on 13 June 2008 in Edinburgh.
What was John Malcolm's occupation?
John Malcolm was an actor and television actor.
What nationality was John Malcolm?
John Malcolm was British.
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