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John Rae

1896 – 1985

Scottish actor

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About John Rae

Lived 1896 – 1985 (aged 88–89). John Rae was a British actor, known for Oh! What a Lovely War and The Big Chance (1957 British film).

John Rae (21 June 1895 – 4 June 1977) was a Scottish actor.

He appeared in films including I Know Where I'm Going! (1945), The Big Chance (1957), Morgan – A Suitable Case for Treatment (1966) and Oh! What a Lovely War (1969).

Selected filmography

Neutral Port (1940) - (uncredited) Tawny Pipit (1944) - Mr. Dougal One Exciting Night (1944) - Scottish Official (uncredited) Soldier, Sailor (1944) - Chief Engineer He Snoops to Conquer (1945) - (uncredited) I Know Where I'm Going! (1945) - Old Shepherd Green for Danger (1947) - The Porter So Well Remembered (1947) - Man in Street (uncredited) Bonnie Prince Charlie (1948) - Duncan The Brave Don't Cry (1952) - Donald Sloan The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan (1953) - Ferguson Johnny on the Run (1953) - Radio Salesman The Heart of the Matter (1953) - Loder (uncredited) The Kidnappers (US: The Little Kidnappers, 1953) - Andrew McCleod The Maggie (1954) - The Constable Escapade (1955) - Curly Quatermass 2 (1957) - McLeod Manuela (1957) - Ferguson The Abominable Snowman (1957) - Yeti (uncredited) The Big Chance (1957) - Mr. Jarvis Innocent Sinners (1958) - Mr. Isbister A Question of Adultery (1958) - Jury Foreman Harry Black and the Tiger (1958) - Fisherman The Bridal Path (1959) - Angus The Flesh and the Fiends (1960) - Reverend Lincoln (uncredited) The Day the Earth Caught Fire (1961) - Sarge the Doorman (uncredited) Heart to Heart (1962) – William Take Me Over (1963) Morgan – A Suitable Case for Treatment (1966) - Judge Fahrenheit 451 (1966) - Book Person: 'Weir of Hermiston' (uncredited) Oh! What a Lovely War (1969) - Grandpa Smith Fragment of Fear (1970) - Uncle Stanley Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971) - Airline Doctor John Keats: His Life and Death (1973) - First Critic

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1985, Hampstead
Occupation
Known for
Oh! What a Lovely War, The Big Chance (1957 British film)

People in John Rae's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Rae?

Scottish actor (1896-1985)

When was John Rae born?

John Rae was born on 19 July 1896 in Perth.

When did John Rae die?

John Rae died in 1985 in Hampstead.

What was John Rae's occupation?

John Rae was an actor.

What was John Rae known for?

John Rae was known for Oh! What a Lovely War and The Big Chance (1957 British film).

What nationality was John Rae?

John Rae was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Rae

· Wikidata: Q19517753

· DBpedia: John Rae (actor)

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