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Alec McCowen

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Alec McCowen, the English actor, was born on May 26, 1925 in Tunbridge Wells, England. After studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, he made his professional debut in 1942. He established his reputation in classical stage roles, appearing in the ensemble of Laurence Olivier's famed duo-production... See full bio »

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Alexander Duncan McCowen
in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, UK
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2002 Gangs of New York
Reverend Raleigh (as Alec Mccowen)
 
2001 Midsomer Murders (TV series)
Sir Christian Aubrey
– The Electric Vendetta (2001) … Sir Christian Aubrey
 
2001 Victoria & Albert (TV movie)
Sir Robert Peel
 
2000 David Copperfield (TV movie)
Mr. Jorkins
 
2000 Longitude (TV movie)
Sir Frank Dyson
 
1999 Kavanagh QC (TV series)
Mr. Justice Mansell
– Previous Convictions (1999) … Mr. Justice Mansell
 
1998 The American (TV movie)
Henry James (voice)
 
1996 Omnibus (TV series documentary)
Narrator
– A Day on the Mountain (1996) … Narrator (voice)
 
1995 Cruel Train (TV movie)
Supt. Fish
 
1992-1994 Shakespeare: The Animated Tales (TV series)
Narrator
– King Richard III (1994) … Narrator (voice)
– Macbeth (1992) … Narrator (voice)
 
1993 The Age of Innocence
Sillerton Jackson
 
1993 Screen Two (TV series)
Father Eugene McCarthy
– Maria's Child (1993) … Father Eugene McCarthy
 
1991 The War That Never Ends (TV movie)
Thucydides
 
1989 Henry V
Bishop of Ely
 
1983-1989 Storyboard (TV series)
Aeneas Sampson
– Hunted Down (1989) … Aeneas Sampson
– The Traitor (1983)
 
1989 Bergerac (TV series)
Trenchard
– Trenchard's Last Case (1989) … Trenchard
 
1987 Cry Freedom
Acting High Commissioner
 
1987 Personal Services
Wing Commander Morten
 
1986 Forever Young
Father Vincent
 
1986 The Importance of Being Earnest (TV movie)
Dr. Chasuble
 
1985 The Assam Garden
Mr. Philpott
 
1984-1985 Mr. Palfrey of Westminster (TV series)
Mr Palfrey
– The Baited Trap (1985) … Mr Palfrey
– Spygame (1985) … Mr Palfrey
– Official Secret (1985) … Mr Palfrey
– Music of a Dead Prophet (1985) … Mr Palfrey
– Return to Sender (1985) … Mr Palfrey
See all 10 episodes »
 
1984 The Young Visiters
J. M. Barrie
 
1984 Squaring the Circle (TV movie)
Rakowski
 
1983 The Secret Adversary (TV movie)
Sir James Peele Edgerton / Mr. Brown
 
1983 Never Say Never Again
'Q' Algy
 
1982 All for Love (TV series)
Silcox
– A Dedicated Man (1982) … Silcox
 
1981 Plays for Pleasure (TV series)
Ralph
– The Reason of Things (1981) … Ralph
 
1980 Twelfth Night (TV movie)
Malvolio
 
1979 Henry V (TV movie)
Chorus
 
1979 Hanover Street
Maj. Trumbo
 
1978 Stevie
Freddy
 
1978 BBC2 Play of the Week (TV series)
– When the Actors Come (1978)
 
1977 ITV Sunday Night Drama (TV series)
– The Late Wife (1977)
 
1976 Centre Play (TV series)
Finn
– Showcase: A Man of Morality (1976) … Finn
 
1976 Private Lives (TV movie)
Eliot Chase
 
1974 The President's Last Tape (TV movie)
 
1973 Great Mysteries (TV series)
James Addishaw
– A Point of Law (1973) … James Addishaw
 
1973 Chronicle (TV series documentary)
D.H. Lawrence
– The Mystery of the Etruscans (1973) … D.H. Lawrence (voice)
 
1972 Travels with My Aunt
Henry Pulling
 
1972 Play for Today (TV series)
Percy
– Triple Exposure (1972) … Percy
 
1972 The Man Outside (TV series)
Whichelow
– The Birdwatcher (1972) … Whichelow
 
1972 Frenzy
Chief Inspector Oxford
 
1970 The Hawaiians
Micah Hale
 
1970 Solo (TV series)
Van Gogh
– Alec McCowen as Van Gogh (1970) … Van Gogh
 
1966 Theatre 625 (TV series)
Harry
– The Family Reunion (1966) … Harry
 
1966 The Witches
Alan Bax
 
1965-1966 The Wednesday Play (TV series)
Alfred Poole / Private Secretary
– Ape and Essence (1966) … Alfred Poole
– Sir Jocelyn, the Minister Would Like a Word... (1965) … Private Secretary
 
1966 Thirty-Minute Theatre (TV series)
Willie
– 'Twas on a Sunday (1966) … Willie
 
1965-1966 BBC Play of the Month (TV series)
Martin Luther / Philip
– Where Angels Fear to Tread (1966) … Philip
– Luther (1965) … Martin Luther
 
1965 The Agony and the Ecstasy (uncredited)
 
1957-1965 ITV Play of the Week (TV series)
Brandon
– When the Wind Blows (1965)
– Rope (1957) … Brandon
 
1965 Alexander Graham Bell (TV movie)
Alexander Graham Bell
 
1964 Festival (TV series)
Antipholus of Syracuse
– The Comedy of Errors (1964) … Antipholus of Syracuse
 
1963 The Plane Makers (TV series)
John Rodway
– A Good Night's Work (1963) … John Rodway
 
1963 In the Cool of the Day
Dickie Bayliss
 
1962 The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
Brown
 
1962 Studio 4 (TV series)
Tom O'Neill
– Call Me Back (1962) … Tom O'Neill
 
1960 ITV Television Playhouse (TV series)
– The Mirror Maze (1960)
 
1959 A Midsummer Night's Dream
Bottom (voice)
 
1959 Armchair Theatre (TV series)
– The Model Marriage (1959)
 
1959 Love and Mr Lewisham (TV series)
Mr. George Lewisham
– Part 6 (1959) … Mr. George Lewisham
– Part 5 (1959) … Mr. George Lewisham
– Part 4 (1959) … Mr. George Lewisham
– Part 3 (1959) … Mr. George Lewisham
– Part 2 (1959) … Mr. George Lewisham
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1952-1959 BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (TV series)
Brian Strange / Edgar Perry
– The Picnic at Sakkara (1959) … Edgar Perry
– Mr. Pim Passes By (1952) … Brian Strange
 
1958 The Doctor's Dilemma
Redpenny
 
1958 A Night to Remember
Wireless Operator Harold Thomas Cottam - Carpathia
 
1958 The Silent Enemy
Able Seaman Morgan
 
1957 Angel Pavement (TV series)
Turgis
– Episode #1.1 (1957) … Turgis
 
1957 The One That Got Away
Duty Officer, Hucknall
 
1957 The Good Companions
Albert Oakroyd
 
1957 Time Without Pity
Alec Graham
 
1957 Town on Trial
Peter Crowley (as Alec Mc Cowen)
 
1956 The Third Key
Hospital Doctor (as Alec McOwen)
 
1956 Private's Progress
2nd Medical Orderly (uncredited)
 
1955 The Deep Blue Sea
Ken Thompson
 
1954 The Divided Heart
Reporter
 
1953 The Cruel Sea
Tonbridge
 
Show ShowSelf (10 titles)
2013 Muse of Fire: A Documentary (documentary) (post-production)
 
2008 Arena (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Paul Scofield (2008) … Himself
 
1989 This Is Your Life (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Alec McCowen (1989) … Himself
 
1989 Forty Minutes (TV series documentary)
Himself
– I Like the Girls Who Do (1989) … Himself
 
1988 Omnibus (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Gwen: A Juliet Remembered (1988) … Himself
 
1984 Looks Familiar (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode #13.14 (1984) … Himself - Guest
 
1983 Carols from Christ Church (TV special)
Himself - Narrator
 
1980 The Evening Standard Drama Awards (TV movie)
Himself - presenter
 
1978 Good Morning America (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 7 September 1978 (1978) … Himself
 
1976 Call My Bluff (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 29 July 1976 (1976) … Himself
 
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1986 The Story of English (TV mini-series documentary)
 

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(1991) She acted in Brian Friel's play, "Dancing at Lughnasa", at the Phoenix Theatre in London, England with Anita Reeves, Bríd Ní Neachtain, Robert Gwilym, Julia Dearden, Glyn Owen, Veronica Quilligan and John Finn. Directed by Patrick Mason. See more »

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2 Print Biographies  | 28 Articles  | 2 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Alec Mc Cowen | Alec McCowan | Alexander D. McCowen | Alex McCowen | Alec McOwen | Alec Mccowen
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He was awarded the 1982 London Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actor for his performance in The Portage of San Cristobal of AH. See more »

Star Sign:

Gemini