Iain Cuthbertson | |
|---|---|
 Cuthbertson as Charles Endell | |
| Born | 4 January 1930 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died | 4 September 2009 (aged 79) Ayr, Scotland |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1955–2003 |
| Spouses | |
| Father | David Cuthbertson |
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), as well as the films The Railway Children (1970), and Gorillas in the Mist (1988). 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.