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Laurie Main

Actor | * 11/29/1929 († 82, 02/08/2012) | London, England (United Kingdom (UK))
Laurence George "Laurie" Main (29 November 1922 – 8 February 2012) was an Australian actor best known for hosting and narrating the children's series Welcome to Pooh Corner, which aired on The Disney Channel during the 1980s. Born in Melbourne, Main moved to the UK at the age of 16, making his acting debut in The Yellow Balloon. He emigrated to the United States in 1960, studying with Agnes Moorehead. His television and film guest appearances include Wagon Train, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Maverick, I Spy, The Girl from U.N.C.L.E., Get Smart, The Andy Griffith Show, The Three Stooges Go Around the World in a Daze, That Girl, Ironside, The Monkees, Hogan's Heroes, Mayberry R.F.D., The Ghost & Mrs. Muir, Daniel Boone, Family Affair, Bewitched, The Partridge Family, McMillan & Wife, Land of the Lost, Little House on the Prairie, ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Kids & Family | Drama

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Writer H. G. Wells pursues Jack the Ripper to modern day San Francisco after the infamous serial killer steals his time machine to escape the 19th century. ...

Time After Time

PG

1979 | 3.4/5 | 1h 52min
Adventure, Drama, Comedy, Science Fiction, Thriller
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When the diabolical Professor Ratigan kidnaps London's master toymaker, the brilliant master of disguise Basil of Baker Street and his trusted sidekick Dawson try to elude the ultimate trap and foil t ...

The Great Mouse Detective

G

1986 | 3.5/5 | 1h 14min
Animation, Kids & Family, Adventure, Mystery
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Robin Hood comes home after fighting in the Crusades to learn that the noble King Richard is in exile and that the despotic King John now rules England, with the help of the Sheriff of Rottingham. Rob ...

Robin Hood: Men in Tights

PG-13

1993 | 3.3/5 | 1h 44min
Comedy
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Shirley Temple's Storybook is an American children's anthology series hosted and narrated by actress Shirley Temple. The series features adaptations of fairy tales like Mother Goose and other family-o ...

Shirley Temple's Storybook

Certification unknown

1958 | 2.5/5 | 1h per episode
Kids & Family, Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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Movies with Laurie Main as Actor(28)

as Narrator (voice)1999 Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving
as Wedding Guest1993 Robin Hood: Men in Tights
as Chorus Master1992 Mom and Dad Save the World
as Client1989 Wicked Stepmother
as Jenkins1986 My Chauffeur
as Narrator (voice)1986 Pooh's Great School Bus Adventure
as Dr. Watson (archive sound)1986 The Great Mouse Detective
as Narrator1983 Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore
as Narrator (voice)1981 Winnie the Pooh Discovers the Seasons
as Club Member (voice)1981 Tarzan: The Ape Man
as Inspector Gregson1979 Time After Time
as Farmer Grey / Squire Douglas Gordon / Pipe Smoking Stable Owner (voice)1978 Black Beauty
as Duval1977 Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
1977 5 Weeks in a Balloon
as Mr. Mills1976 Freaky Friday
as Mr. Reedy1975 The Strongest Man in the World
as Reverend Moon1972 Private Parts
as Land Developer1971 Cat Ballou
as French General1970 Darling Lili
as Tout1970 Night Chase
as Lord Percy1970 On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
as Tyson1967 The Scorpio Letters
as Harrison1964 I'd Rather Be Rich
as 2nd Drunk1963 The Punch and Judy Man
as Party Guest1958 The Whole Truth
as Willie Summit1955 The Delavine Affair
as Johnny Orwell1955 The Master Plan
as Bibulous Customer1953 The Yellow Balloon

TV Shows/Series with Laurie Main as Actor(6)

as Announcer1984 Punky Brewster
1966 That Girl
as Antoine1965 Honey West
as Major Shawcross1965 Hogan's Heroes
1964 Bewitched
1960 The Andy Griffith Show

Full Name: Laurie Main
Citizenship: Australia
Born: Friday, 11/29 1929 (November) in London, England (United Kingdom (UK))
Died: Wednesday, 02/08 2012 (February) in Los Angeles (aged: 82)
Zodiac sign: Sagittarius (Chinese zodiac sign: Snake)
Other names for Laurie Main (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Laurie Maine"
Laurie Main frequently works together with these people:
Danny Arnold (6x, Crew)
Hal Smith (5x, Actor)
J. Pat O'Malley (5x, Actor)
Ken Lynch (5x, Actor)
Jack Goode (5x, Actor)
Norbert Schiller (5x, Actor)
Mel Brooks (4x, Actor)
Howard Morris (4x, Actor)
Noam Pitlik (4x, Actor)
John B. Mansbridge (4x, Crew)
Dan Tobin (4x, Actor)
Victor Roma (4x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:34935, Added: 05/14/2018, Last updated: 04/13/2024