Occupation Actor Spouse Ann Gillis (m. 1952–1970) Role Actor | Name Richard Fraser Years active 1941 - 1949 | |
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Full Name Richard Mackie Simpson Born March 15, 1913 ( 1913-03-15 ) Edinburgh, Scotland Died January 19, 1972, London, United Kingdom Movies White Pongo, The Picture of Dorian Gray, How Green Was My Valley, Busses Roar, Truck Busters Similar People Albert Lewin, Ann Gillis, Sam Newfield, John Ford, Lew Landers | ||
Richard Fraser (15 March 1913 – 19 January 1972) was a Scottish actor.
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Early life
After graduating from Sedbergh School as Richard Mackie Simpson, Richard's mother divorced and his name was shortened to Richard Mackie. After attending Cambridge University, Richard Mackie studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Having spent time as a London stage actor, Richard emigrated to the US and in New York married Louise Christine Sheldon, the couple then moved to Hollywood before the Second World War. Discovering that there was already a Richard Mackie acting in the US he adopted the stage name Richard Fraser. He then signed a contract with 20th Century Fox and appeared in numerous films.
Career
His American film career reached its peak with his performance as James Vane, the vengeful brother of Sibyl Vane in the film The Picture of Dorian Gray. Richard retired from acting in 1949, returning to Britain in 1961 with his then-wife, US actress Ann Gillis, spending his most of his last decade working for the BBC in export sales.