Hugh McDermott (actor)
| Hugh McDermott | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
20 March 1908 Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, UK |
| Died |
29 January 1972 (aged 63) London, England UK |
| Years active | 1936-1972 |
| Spouse(s) | Daphne Courtney |
Hugh McDermott (20 March 1908 – 29 January 1972) was a British professional golfer turned actor who made a number of film, stage and television appearances between 1936 and 1972. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1908, and was educated in Davidson's Mains. Initially an instructor at the Royal Burgess Golfing Society of Edinburgh, he later toured South and Central America and won the Central America Open and later helped design a course in Guatemala.[1]
A trip to the United States kindled his interest in the film industry, and he made his screen debut in Well Done, Henry and followed it up with an appearance as HM Stanley in David Livingstone. He made his final appearance in Chato's Land on film, and in The Amorous Prawn on stage in Edinburgh.[2][3]
Filmography
- Well Done, Henry (1936) - Sevier
- The Captain's Table (1936) - Inspector Mooney
- David Livingstone (1936) - H.M. Stanley
- The Wife of General Ling (1937) - Tracy
- The Divorce of Lady X (1938) - Minor Role (uncredited)
- His Lordship Goes to Press (1938) - Reporter (uncredited)
- Hey! Hey! USA (1938) - Man on Phone (uncredited)
- The Saint in London (1939) - Tim - Kussella's Chauffeur (uncredited)
- Where's That Fire? (1940) - Jim Baker
- For Freedom (1940) - Sam
- Neutral Port (1940) - Jim Grey
- Spring Meeting (1941) - Michael Byrne
- "Pimpernel" Smith (1941) - David Maxwell
- The Young Mr. Pitt (1942) - Mr. Melvill
- The Seventh Veil (1945) - Peter Gay
- This Man Is Mine (1946) - Bill Mackenzie
- No Orchids for Miss Blandish (1948) - Dave Fenner
- Good-Time Girl (1948) - Al Schwartz
- The Huggetts Abroad (1949) - Bob McCoy
- Lilli Marlene (1950) - Steve
- Two on the Tiles (1951) - Dick Lawson
- Four Days (1951) - Francis Templar
- Trent's Last Case (1952) - Calvin C. Bunner
- The Wedding of Lilli Marlene (1953) - Steve Moray
- The Love Lottery (1954) - Rodney Wheeler
- Night People (1954) - Maj. Burns
- Johnny on the Spot (1954) - Johnny Breakes
- Devil Girl from Mars (1954) - Michael Carter
- Malaga (1954) - Richard Farrell
- As Long as They're Happy (1955) - Barnaby Brady
- Thunder Rock (1955, TV film) - Streeter
- You Pay Your Money (1957) - Bob Westlake
- A King in New York (1957) - Bill Johnson (uncredited)
- The Man Who Wouldn't Talk (1958) - Bernie
- Delayed Flight (1964) - Lt. Col. Gavin Brampton
- First Men in the Moon (1964) - Richard Challis
- Bindle (1966) - American tourist
- The File of the Golden Goose (1969) - Ray Moss
- Guns in the Heather (1969) - Carleton
- The Adding Machine (1969) - Harry
- The Games (1970)
- Lawman (1971) - L.G. Moss
- Captain Apache (1971) - Gen. Ryland
- Chato's Land (1972) - Bartender (Last appearance)
References
- ↑ The Glasgow Herald, "Actor Hugh McDermott Dies", Jan 31, 1972.
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0567521/
- ↑ http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/individual/18260