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Andrew Keir

Actor | * 04/03/1926 († 71, 10/05/1997) | Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland (United Kingdom (UK))
Andrew Keir (né Buggy, 3 April 1926 – 5 October 1997) was a Scottish actor who appeared in a number of films made by Hammer Film Productions in the 1960s. He was also active in television, and especially in the theatre, in a professional career that lasted from the 1940s to the 1990s. He starred as Professor Bernard Quatermass in Hammer's film version of Quatermass and the Pit (1967). He also appeared in the big screen version of the Doctor Who story The Dalek Invasion of Earth, Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. (1966). He originated the role of Thomas Cromwell in Robert Bolt's play A Man for All Seasons (1960). His obituary in The Times described him as possessing "considerable range and undeniable distinction." ()
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Andrew Keir (né Buggy, 3 April 1926 – 5 October 1997) was a Scottish actor who appeared in a number of films made by Hammer Film Productions in the 1960s. He was also active in television, and especially in the theatre, in a professional career that lasted from the 1940s to the 1990s.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Adventure | Action & Adventure

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Determined to hold on to the throne, Cleopatra seduces the Roman emperor Julius Caesar. When Caesar is murdered, she redirects her attentions to his general, Marc Antony, who vows to take power—but ...

Cleopatra

G

1963 | 3.5/5 | 4h 8min
Drama, History, Romance / Love
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In the highlands of Scotland in the 1700s, Rob Roy tries to lead his small town to a better future, by borrowing money from the local nobility to buy cattle to herd to market. When the money is stolen ...

Rob Roy

R

1995 | 3.4/5 | 2h 19min
Adventure, History, Drama, Action, War
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The sinking of the Titanic is presented in a highly realistic fashion in this tense British drama. The disaster is portrayed largely from the perspective of the ocean liner's second officer, Charles L ...

A Night to Remember

NR

1958 | 3.8/5 | 2h 3min
Drama, Action, History
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An ancient Martian spaceship is unearthed in London, and proves to have powerful psychic effects on the people around. ...

Quatermass and the Pit

Certification unknown

1967 | 3.4/5 | 1h 37min
Science Fiction, Horror, Mystery
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Movies with Andrew Keir as Actor(45)

as Father Sandor (archive footage) (uncredited)2012 Back to Black: The Making of Dracula Prince of Darkness
as Angus1999 Dragonworld: The Legend Continues
as Fergus1997 The Princess Stallion
as Argyll1995 Rob Roy
as Angus McGowan1994 Dragonworld
as (archive footage)1987 Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood
as Mr. Campbell1986 Knowing The Score
as Sandy Ross1986 Blood Hunt
as Captain Tregellis1984 Haunters of the Deep
as Sir Thomas Lipton1982 The World Cup: A Captain's Tale
as Salem1981 Lion of the Desert
as Lord Rohan1978 The Thirty Nine Steps
as Headmaster1978 Absolution
as Sir John Hassocks1974 London Conspiracy
as Father Matthew1973 The Catholics
1972 The Aries Computer
as Ruthven1971 Mary, Queen of Scots
as Von Gorian1971 Zeppelin
as Professor Julian Fuchs1971 Blood from the Mummy's Tomb
as Dr. Kemp1971 The Night Visitor
as O'Shea1970 Adam's Woman
as Gordon Mackenzie1970 The Last Grenade
as Valverde1969 The Royal Hunt of the Sun
as Capt. Owen Franklin1968 Attack on the Iron Coast
as Prof. Bernard Quatermass1967 Quatermass and the Pit
as Octavian1967 The Viking Queen
as Gungaram1967 The Long Duel
as Lord McSweeney1966 The Fighting Prince of Donegal
as Father Sandor1966 Dracula: Prince of Darkness
as Wyler1966 Daleks' Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D.
as Brierly1965 Lord Jim
as Polybius1964 The Fall of the Roman Empire
as Tom1964 The Devil-Ship Pirates
as Agrippa1963 Cleopatra
as O'Brien1963 Torpedo Bay
as Jason Standing1962 The Pirates of Blood River
as Sergeant of the Guard1960 The Day They Robbed the Bank of England
as Constable1958 Heart of a Child
as Inspector Harris1958 Tread Softly Stranger
as 2nd Engineer Officer John Henry Hesketh1958 A Night to Remember
as Mr. Beamster1957 Suspended Alibi
as The Reporter1954 The 'Maggie'
as McKellaig1953 Laxdale Hall
as Charlie Ross1952 The Brave Don't Cry
as Septimus K. Peterson1950 The Lady Craved Excitement

TV Shows/Series with Andrew Keir as Actor(19)

as Murray McMurray1995 Hamish Macbeth
as Macrae of Balbuie1992 Strathblair
as Lord Maine1988 The One Game
as Old Shepherd1982 Marco Polo
as Wickham Steed1974 Fall of Eagles
as Adam Smith1972 Adam Smith
as John Guthrie1971 Sunset Song
1971 The Persuaders!
1968 The First Lady
as Dr. John Newman1968 The Champions
as Gilbert Kirby1962 The Saint
as Winstanley1962 Studio Four
1962 Dr. Finlay's Casebook
as Crawley1961 The Avengers
as Col. James1961 The Avengers
as Flavel1961 Sir Francis Drake
as Prince John1958 Ivanhoe
as Laird McGregor1956 The Buccaneers
as Lawrence1951 Hallmark Hall of Fame

Citizenship: United Kingdom (UK)
Born: Saturday, 04/03 1926 (April) in Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland (United Kingdom (UK))
Died: Sunday, 10/05 1997 (October) in London (aged: 71)
Zodiac sign: Aries (Chinese zodiac sign: Tiger)
Languages: English (EN)
Andrew Keir frequently works together with these people:
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Julie Harris (10x, Actress)
Roger Delgado (10x, Actor)
Alex Scott (8x, Actor)
Denholm Elliott (8x, Actor)
John Carson (8x, Actor)
Ricardo Montez (8x, Actor)
John Bennett (8x, Actor)
Roger Moore (7x, Actor)
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Paul Stassino (7x, Actor)
Christopher Lee (5x, Actor)
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