Iain Cuthbertson (4 January 1930 – 4 September 2009) was a Scottish character actor and theatre director. He was known for his tall imposing build and also his distinctive gravelly, heavily accented voice. He had lead roles in The Borderers (1968-70),Tom Brown's Schooldays (1971), Budgie (1971-72), its spinoff Charles Endell Esquire (1979-80), Danger UXB (1979) and Sutherland's Law (1973-76). He guest starred in many prominent British shows including The Avengers, Dr. Finlay's Casebook, The Onedin Line, Survivors, Ripping Yarns, Doctor Who, Z-Cars, Juliet Bravo, Rab C. Nesbitt, Minder, Inspector Morse and Agatha Christie's Poirot.
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Date of birth | 4 January 1930
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Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland
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Date of death | 4 September 2009
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Age | 79 (age at death)
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Place of death | Glasgow, Scotland
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Height | 6' 4" (193 cm)
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Distinctive feature | Tall imposing build and also his distinctive "gravelly" heavily accented voice
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University | University of Aberdeen
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Iain Cuthbertson is known for his role in the film Strictly Sinatra (2001) as Connolly.
He is also known for his role in the film The Tichborne Claimant (1998) as Dr. McKechnie.
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