Richard Fraser
Early life
After graduating from Sedbergh School as Richard Mackie Simpson, Richard's mother Margaret Kyd Mackie 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 USA 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.
Private life
Richard married Louise Christine Sheldon in 1938 and had a daughter by her (Melinda Mackie 1940-2012), they divorced in 1944. Richard then married actress Ann Gillis in 1952, and had a son by her (Gordon Hamilton Mackie Fraser 1958- ). After retiring from acting in 1949 Richard and Ann lived in Britain in the 1960s, Richard as a businessman in which, among other things, he worked for the BBC in export sales selling Dr. Who around the world, as Ann continued her acting career (2 Episodes of "The Saint" and a small part in 2001 A Space Odyssey). The two divorced in 1970 and Richard married Edna Martin in summer 1971, he died in January 1972 of cancer.
Acting
Movie
How Green Was My Valley
as Davy Morgan
1941
Movie
The Picture of Dorian Gray
as James Vane
1945
Movie
Man Hunt
1941
Movie
Raw Deal
as Fields
1948
Movie
Bedlam
as The Stonemason
1946
Movie
The Ghost Goes West
as Son of McLaggen
1935
Movie
Edge of Darkness
as Pastor Aalesen
1943
Movie
Desperate Journey
as Squadron Leader Clark
1942
Movie
A Yank in the R.A.F.
as Thorndyke
1941
Movie
The Private Affairs of Bel Ami
as Philippe de Cantel
1947
TV
Man About the House
as Simon Randall
1973
Movie
White Pongo
as Geoffrey Bishop
1945
Movie
Blackmail
as Antoine Le Blanc
1947
Movie
Joan of Paris
as Geoffrey
1942
TV
Suspense
as Club President
1949
Movie
The Red Danube
as Transport Pilot
1949
Movie
Busses Roar
as Dick Remick
1942
TV
Hallmark Hall of Fame
as Army Doctor
1951
TV
The Philco Television Playhouse
as Keith Reddington
1948
TV
Robert Montgomery Presents
1950
Movie
The Fatal Witness
as Inspector William 'Bill' Trent
1945
Movie
Rogues' Regiment
as Rycroft
1948
Movie
The Gorilla Man
as Lieutenant Walter Sibley
1943
Movie
Blonde for a Day
as Dillingham 'Dilly' Smith
1946