Ian Wilson | |
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Born | Ian Macrae Hamish Wilson 2 July 1901 |
Died | December 1987 (aged 86) |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1914 – 1973 (film) |
Ian Macrae Hamish Wilson (2 July 1901 – December 1987) was an English small role actor who appeared in over 145 films during his career. [1] Most were small uncredited roles often playing meek public servants, professional men or busy bodies. [2] Film appearances included The Plank 1967, The Day of the Triffids 1962, Carry On Jack 1963, Two-Way Stretch 1960, Hell Drivers 1957, The Ugly Duckling 1959 and Rotten to the Core 1965. [3] His first film appearance was in the silent A Master of Craft in 1922, and his last was in The Wicker Man in 1973. [4] Several of his films were made by the Boulting brothers, who considered him a "good luck charm." [2] Wilson died in December 1987 in Devon. [5]
Ian Wilson | |
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Born | Ian Macrae Hamish Wilson 2 July 1901 |
Died | December 1987 (aged 86) |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1914 – 1973 (film) |
Ian Macrae Hamish Wilson (2 July 1901 – December 1987) was an English small role actor who appeared in over 145 films during his career. [1] Most were small uncredited roles often playing meek public servants, professional men or busy bodies. [2] Film appearances included The Plank 1967, The Day of the Triffids 1962, Carry On Jack 1963, Two-Way Stretch 1960, Hell Drivers 1957, The Ugly Duckling 1959 and Rotten to the Core 1965. [3] His first film appearance was in the silent A Master of Craft in 1922, and his last was in The Wicker Man in 1973. [4] Several of his films were made by the Boulting brothers, who considered him a "good luck charm." [2] Wilson died in December 1987 in Devon. [5]