Ian Wilson (actor)

Ian Wilson
Born	Ian Macrae Hamish Wilson 2 July 1901 Hampstead, London, England
Died	December 1987 Exeter, Devon, England
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1914 - 1973 (film)

Ian Macrae Hamish Wilson (2 July 1901, in Hampstead, London - December 1987, in Exeter, Devon) was an English small role actor who appeared in over 145 films during his career. Most were small uncredited roles often playing meek public servants, professional men or busy bodies. Film appearances included The Plank 1967, The Day of the Triffids 1962, Carry On Jack 1963, Two Way Stretch 1962, Hell Drivers 1957, The Ugly Duckling 1959 and Rotten to the Core 1965. His last film appearance was in The Wicker Man 1973. Most of his films were made by the Boulting brothers. Wilson died in December 1987 in Devon.

Selected filmography

• A Master of Craft (1922)
• Through Fire and Water (1923)
• The Fighting Gladiator (1926)
• What Next? (1928)
• Shooting Stars (1928)
• Wait and See (1929)
• Would You Believe It! (1929)
• The Woman from China (1930)
• The Dizzy Limit (1930)
• Splinters in the Navy (1931)
• Soldiers of the King (1933)
• The Broken Rosary (1934)
• The Love Test (1935)
• Things Are Looking Up (1935)
• Song of the Forge (1937)
• Let George Do It! (1940)
• Quiet Wedding (1941)
• Don't Take It to Heart (1944)
• The Mark of Cain (1947)
• My Sister and I (1948)
• The Lady Craved Excitement (1950)
• Seven Days to Noon (1950)
• Whispering Smith Hits London (1952)
• Mother Riley Meets the Vampire (1952)
• Radio Cab Murder (1954)
• Miss Tulip Stays the Night (1955)
• Brothers in Law (1957)
• The Good Companions (1957)
• The Key Man (1957)
• How to Murder a Rich Uncle (1957)
• Lucky Jim (1957)
• Hell Drivers (1957)
• Happy Is the Bride (1958)
• The Ugly Duckling (1959)
• I'm All Right Jack (1959)
• Feet of Clay (1960)
• Two Way Stretch (1960)
• The Phantom of the Opera (1962)
• The Day of the Triffids (1962)
• Heavens Above! (1963)
• Carry On Cabby (1963)
• Carry On Jack (1963)
• The Iron Maiden (1963)
• Carry On Cleo (1964)
• Rotten to the Core (1965)
• Help! (1965)

External links

• Ian Wilson at IMDb