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Alec McCowen

Bio: ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Alexander Duncan McCowen, CBE (26 May 1925 – 6 February 2017) was an English actor
Born: Tue, May 26 1925
Birthplace: Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, UK

Death: Mon, Feb 06 2017
Alec McCowen is 91 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Gangs of New York
Gangs of New York
Alec McCowen was 77 in Gangs of New York as 'Reverend Raleigh'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 2002
Poster of Cruel Train
Cruel Train
Alec McCowen was 69 in Cruel Train as 'Supt. Fish'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of The Age of Innocence
The Age of Innocence
Alec McCowen was 68 in The Age of Innocence as 'Sillerton Jackson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Maria's Child
Maria's Child
Alec McCowen was 67 in Maria's Child as 'Father Eugene McCarthy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 28 1993
Poster of The War That Never Ends
The War That Never Ends
Alec McCowen was 65 in The War That Never Ends as 'Thucydides'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 28 1991
Poster of St Mark's Gospel
St Mark's Gospel
Alec McCowen was 64 in St Mark's Gospel
Movie Released: Sun, May 06 1990
Poster of Henry V
Henry V
Alec McCowen was 64 in Henry V as 'Bishop of Ely'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 05 1989
Poster of Dialogue in the Dark
Dialogue in the Dark
Alec McCowen was 64 in Dialogue in the Dark as 'David Hume'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 04 1989
Poster of Max Miller: I Like The Girls Who Do
Max Miller: I Like The Girls Who Do
Alec McCowen was 63 in Max Miller: I Like The Girls Who Do as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 16 1989
Poster of The Importance of Being Earnest
The Importance of Being Earnest
Alec McCowen was 63 in The Importance of Being Earnest as 'Dr. Chasuble'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 29 1988
Poster of Cry Freedom
Cry Freedom
Alec McCowen was 62 in Cry Freedom as 'Acting High Comissioner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 1987
Poster of Personal Services
Personal Services
Alec McCowen was 61 in Personal Services as 'Wing Commander Morten'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 12 1987
Poster of The Assam Garden
The Assam Garden
Alec McCowen was 60 in The Assam Garden as 'Mr. Philpott'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 04 1985
Poster of Squaring the Circle
Squaring the Circle
Alec McCowen was 58 in Squaring the Circle as 'Rakowski'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 23 1984
Poster of The Secret Adversary
The Secret Adversary
Alec McCowen was 58 in The Secret Adversary as 'Sir James Peel Edgerton'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 09 1983
Poster of Never Say Never Again
Never Say Never Again
Alec McCowen was 58 in Never Say Never Again as 'Q 'Algy' Algernon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 1983
Poster of Forever Young
Forever Young
Alec McCowen was 57 in Forever Young as 'Father Vincent'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 1983
Poster of A Dedicated Man
A Dedicated Man
Alec McCowen was 56 in A Dedicated Man as 'Silcox'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 31 1982
Poster of Twelfth Night
Twelfth Night
Alec McCowen was 54 in Twelfth Night as 'Malvolio'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 06 1980
Poster of Henry V
Henry V
Alec McCowen was 54 in Henry V as 'Chorus'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 23 1979
Poster of Hanover Street
Hanover Street
Alec McCowen was 53 in Hanover Street as 'Maj. Trumbo'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 18 1979
Poster of Stevie
Stevie
Alec McCowen was 53 in Stevie as 'Freddy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1978
Poster of When the Actors Come
When the Actors Come
Alec McCowen was 52 in When the Actors Come as 'The Count'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 03 1978
Poster of Private Lives
Private Lives
Alec McCowen was 51 in Private Lives as 'Elyot Chase'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 28 1976
Poster of Travels with My Aunt
Travels with My Aunt
Alec McCowen was 47 in Travels with My Aunt as 'Henry Pulling'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 17 1972
Poster of Triple Exposure
Triple Exposure
Alec McCowen was 47 in Triple Exposure as 'Percy'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 06 1972
Poster of Frenzy
Frenzy
Alec McCowen was 46 in Frenzy as 'Chief Inspector Tim Oxford'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 25 1972
Poster of The Hawaiians
The Hawaiians
Alec McCowen was 45 in The Hawaiians as 'Micah Hale'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 17 1970
Poster of The Witches
The Witches
Alec McCowen was 41 in The Witches as 'Alan Bax'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 21 1966
Poster of The Agony and the Ecstasy
The Agony and the Ecstasy
Alec McCowen was 40 in The Agony and the Ecstasy as 'Cardinal'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 16 1965
Poster of In the Cool of the Day
In the Cool of the Day
Alec McCowen was 38 in In the Cool of the Day as 'Dickie Bayliss'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 29 1963
Poster of The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
Alec McCowen was 37 in The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner as 'Brown, House Master'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 20 1962
Poster of The Doctor's Dilemma
The Doctor's Dilemma
Alec McCowen was 33 in The Doctor's Dilemma as 'Redpenny'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1959
Poster of A Night to Remember
A Night to Remember
Alec McCowen was 33 in A Night to Remember as 'Wireless Operator Harold Thomas Cottam'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 03 1958
Poster of The Silent Enemy
The Silent Enemy
Alec McCowen was 32 in The Silent Enemy as 'Able Seaman Morgan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 04 1958
Poster of The One That Got Away
The One That Got Away
Alec McCowen was 32 in The One That Got Away as 'Duty Officer, Hucknall'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1957
Poster of Rope
Rope
Alec McCowen was 32 in Rope as 'Brandon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 02 1957
Poster of The Good Companions
The Good Companions
Alec McCowen was 31 in The Good Companions as 'Albert Oakroyd'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 22 1957
Poster of Time Without Pity
Time Without Pity
Alec McCowen was 31 in Time Without Pity as 'Alec Graham'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 21 1957
Poster of Town on Trial
Town on Trial
Alec McCowen was 31 in Town on Trial as 'Peter Crowley (as Alec Mc Cowen)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 24 1957
Poster of The Long Arm
The Long Arm
Alec McCowen was 31 in The Long Arm as 'House Surgeon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1956
Poster of The Deep Blue Sea
The Deep Blue Sea
Alec McCowen was 30 in The Deep Blue Sea as 'Ken Thompson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 1955
Poster of The Divided Heart
The Divided Heart
Alec McCowen was 29 in The Divided Heart as 'Reporter'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 09 1954
Poster of The Cruel Sea
The Cruel Sea
Alec McCowen was 27 in The Cruel Sea as 'Tonbridge'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 24 1953

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Alec McCowen was 71+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Sir Christian Aubrey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Shakespeare: The Animated Tales
Shakespeare: The Animated Tales
Alec McCowen was 67+ in Shakespeare: The Animated Tales as 'Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 09 1992
Poster of Mr. Palfrey of Westminster
Mr. Palfrey of Westminster
Alec McCowen was 58+ in Mr. Palfrey of Westminster
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 18 1984
Poster of Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime
Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime
Alec McCowen was 58+ in Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 09 1983
Poster of Bergerac
Bergerac
Alec McCowen was 56+ in Bergerac as 'Trenchard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 1981
Poster of The BBC Television Shakespeare
The BBC Television Shakespeare
Alec McCowen was 53+ in The BBC Television Shakespeare
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of Orson Welles' Great Mysteries
Orson Welles' Great Mysteries
Alec McCowen was 48+ in Orson Welles' Great Mysteries as 'James Addishaw'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 01 1973
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Alec McCowen was 45+ in Play for Today as 'Percy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month
Alec McCowen was 40+ in BBC Play of the Month as 'Martin Luther'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 19 1965