Laurence Naismith

Laurence Naismith

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Laurence Naismith was born on Dec 14, 1908 in UK. Laurence Naismith's big-screen debut came with Trouble in the Air directed by Charles Saunders in 1948, strarring Tom Hunt. Laurence Naismith is known for I Remember Nelson directed by Simon Langton, Kenneth Colley stars as Vice-Adm. Horatio Viscount Nelson and Tim Pigott-Smith as Capt. Thomas Hardy. The upcoming new tvshow Laurence Naismith plays is I Remember Nelson - Season 1 which will be released on Feb 21, 1982.

The British character actor Laurence Naismith was a Merchant Marine seaman before becoming an actor. He made his London stage debut in 1927 in the chorus of the musical "Oh, Boy." Three years later, he joined the Bristol Repertory and remained with them until the outbreak of World War II. After serving nine years in the Royal Artillery (with the final rank of Acting Battery Commander), Naismith returned to the stage and also made his film debut. His seafaring background came in handy in a number of film roles, including the steamboat captain in Mogambo (1953), Dr. Hawkins in Ombres sous la mer (1957), the captain of the Titanic in Atlantique, latitude 41° (1958), and the First Sea Lord in Coulez le Bismarck! (1960). Naismith also made numerous television appearances, including the recurring roles of Judge Fulton on Amicalement vôtre... (1971) and Father Harris on Oh, Father! (1973).

  • Birthday

    Dec 14, 1908
  • Place of Birth

    Thames Ditton, Surrey, England, UK

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