Richard Fraser
Born
March 15, 1913
Died
January 19, 1972 (58 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
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.

The Gentle Touch
(1 episode)
1980

Hallmark Hall of Fame
Army Doctor · (1 episode)
1951

Robert Montgomery Presents
(1 episode)
1950

The Red Danube
Transport Pilot
1949

Lights Out
(1 episode)
1949

The Adventure of the Speckled Band
John Armitage
1949

Alaska Patrol
Operative Farrell
1949

Suspense
Club President · (1 episode)
1949

Rogues' Regiment
Rycroft
1948

The Philco Television Playhouse
Keith Reddington · (1 episode)
1948

Raw Deal
Fields
1948

The Cobra Strikes
Michael Kent
1948

The Lone Wolf in London
David Woolerton
1947

Blackmail
Antoine Le Blanc
1947

The Private Affairs of Bel Ami
Philippe de Cantel
1947

Blonde for a Day
Dillingham 'Dilly' Smith
1946

Bedlam
The Stonemason
1946

The Undercover Woman
Gregory Vixon
1946

The Tiger Woman
Stephen Mason
1945

White Pongo
Geoffrey Bishop
1945
Shadow Of Terror
Jim, aka Howard Norton
1945

Scotland Yard Investigator
Robert Cartwright
1945

The Fatal Witness
Inspector William 'Bill' Trent
1945

The Picture of Dorian Gray
James Vane
1945

To the People of the United States
Young Doctor (uncredited)
1944

Thumbs Up
Douglas Heath
1943

Edge of Darkness
Pastor Aalesen
1943

Truck Busters
Limey
1943

The Gorilla Man
Lieutenant Walter Sibley
1943

Desperate Journey
Squadron Leader Clark
1942

Busses Roar
Dick Remick
1942

Eagle Squadron
Lt. Jefferys
1942

Joan of Paris
Geoffrey
1942

How Green Was My Valley
Davy Morgan
1941

A Yank in the R.A.F.
Thorndyke
1941

Man Hunt
1941

The Ghost Goes West
Son of McLaggen
1935