Iain Cuthbertson

Iain Cuthbertson

Deceased · Born: Jan 4, 1930 · Died: Sep 4, 2009

Personal Details

BornJan 4, 1930 Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Spouse
  • Janet Mary Smith

    ( Jul 3, 1997 to Sep 4, 2009 )
  • Anne Kristen

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Iain Cuthbertson, a renowned Scottish actor, entered this world on January 4, 1930, in the vibrant city of Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. He would go on to make a lasting impact in the entertainment industry, leaving behind a legacy that would be cherished for generations to come.

Cuthbertson's impressive repertoire of roles included memorable performances in the 1988 film "Gorillas in the Mist", the iconic British sci-fi series "Doctor Who" in 1963, and the 1973 comedy "Scotch on the Rocks". His talent and dedication to his craft earned him a special place in the hearts of audiences and critics alike.

In his personal life, Iain Cuthbertson was married twice, first to Janet Mary Smith and then to Anne Kristen. He was blessed with a loving family and cherished the time he spent with them.

Sadly, Iain Cuthbertson's life came to a close on September 4, 2009, in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. His passing left a void in the entertainment world, but his remarkable body of work continues to inspire and delight audiences to this day.

Career

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2025
City Lights
City Lights as Dr. Davis
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2001
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1998
The Tichborne Claimant
The Tichborne Claimant as Dr. McKechnie
{"id":103836263,"title":"The Baldy Man","year":1997,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-baldy-man","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103836263.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103836263.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
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1995
{"id":158171,"title":"Chasing the Deer","year":"1994","character":"Tullibardine","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/chasing-the-deer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158171.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158171.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Chasing the Deer
Chasing the Deer as Tullibardine
{"id":9263,"title":"Let Him Have It","year":"1991","character":"Sir David Maxwell-Fyfe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/let-him-have-it","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9263.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9263.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Let Him Have It
Let Him Have It as Sir David Maxwell-Fyfe
{"id":159911,"title":"Screenplay","year":"1990","character":"Edgar","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/screenplay-1990","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159911.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159911.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Screenplay
Screenplay as Edgar
{"id":7200,"title":"Scandal","year":"1989","character":"Lord Hailsham","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/scandal","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7200.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7200.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Scandal
Scandal as Lord Hailsham
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1988
Gorillas in the Mist
Gorillas in the Mist as Dr. Louis Leakey
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Hannay
Hannay as Sheriff Elliston
{"id":9944,"title":"Super Gran","year":1987,"character":"The Scunner Campbell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/super-gran","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9944.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9944.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Super Gran
Super Gran as The Scunner Campbell
{"id":161576,"title":"Smart Money","year":"1986","character":"Mr. Whyte","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/smart-money-1986","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161576.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161576.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Smart Money
Smart Money as Mr. Whyte
{"id":161827,"title":"The Assam Garden","year":"1985","character":"Arthur","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-assam-garden","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161827.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161827.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
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1984
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1979
ITV Playhouse
ITV Playhouse as Julian Carswell
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Danger UXB
Danger UXB as Doctor Gillespie
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1978
Play for Today
Play for Today as Richard Cleaver
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1977
Children of the Stones
Children of the Stones as Raphael Hendrick
{"id":186136,"title":"Play for Today","year":"1974","character":"Headmaster","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/play-for-today-1974-10","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186136.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186136.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Play for Today
Play for Today as Headmaster
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1973
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1972
The Stone Tape
The Stone Tape as Roy Collinson
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Budgie
Budgie as Charlie Endell
{"id":10290,"title":"Tom Brown's Schooldays","year":1971,"character":"Dr Thomas Arnold","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/tom-browns-schooldays","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10290.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10290.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
Tom Brown's Schooldays
Tom Brown's Schooldays as Dr Thomas Arnold
{"id":87081,"title":"The Railway Children","year":"1970","character":"Charles Waterbury","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-railway-children","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7crnk23b5ti0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7crnk23b5ti0.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
The Railway Children
The Railway Children as Charles Waterbury
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