Ian Macrae Hamish Wilson (2 July 1901 in Hampstead,

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– December 1987 in

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) 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 ''The Day of the Triffids'' is a 1951 post-apocalyptic novel by the English science fiction author John Wyndham. After most people in the world are blinded by an apparent meteor shower, an aggressive species of plant starts killing people. Al ...

'' 1962, '' Carry On Jack'' 1963, '' Two-Way Stretch'' 1960, '' Hell Drivers'' 1957, ''

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'' 1959 and '' Rotten to the Core'' 1965. His first film appearance was in the silent ''

A Master of Craft ''A Master of Craft'' is a 1922 British silent comedy film directed by Thomas Bentley and starring Fred Groves, Mercy Hatton and Judd Green. It was based on a 1900 novel by W. W. Jacobs. Cast * Fred Groves - Captain Flower * Mercy Hatt ...

'' in 1922, and his last was in '' The Wicker Man'' in 1973. Several of his films were made by the

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, who considered him a "good luck charm." Wilson died in December 1987 in

Selected filmography

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'' (1922) * ''

Through Fire and Water ''Through Fire and Water'' is a 1923 British silent adventure film directed by Thomas Bentley and starring Clive Brook, Flora le Breton and Lawford Davidson. It was based on the 1922 novel '' Greensea Island'' by Victor Bridges. Cast * Clive ...

'' (1923) - Jimmy * ''The Fighting Gladiator'' (1926) - J.C. Heenan * '' Wait and See'' (1928) - Caddie * '' Shooting Stars'' (1928) - Reporter * '' What Next?'' (1928) - Wilson * '' The Broken Melody'' (1929) - (uncredited) * '' Would You Believe It!'' (1929) - Restaurant customer * '' The Dizzy Limit'' (1930) - Callboy * '' The Woman from China'' (1930) - Cabin boy * ''

Bed and Breakfast Bed and breakfast (typically shortened to B&B or BnB) is a small lodging establishment that offers overnight accommodation and breakfast. Bed and breakfasts are often private family homes and typically have between four and eleven rooms, wit ...

'' (1930) - Theodore (uncredited) * '' Third Time Lucky'' (1931) - (uncredited) * '' Sally in Our Alley'' (1931) - Boy Delivering Fish (uncredited) * '' Splinters in the Navy'' (1931) - Call Boy * ''

Out of the Blue Out of the Blue may refer to: Film and television Film * ''Out of the Blue'' (1931 film), a British musical by Gene Gerrard * ''Out of the Blue'' (1947 film), an American comedy directed by Leigh Jason *'' Out of the Blue: Live at Wembley'', a ...

'' (1931) - Man in Leopard Skin (uncredited) * '' Heroes of the Mine'' (1932) - Ponyboy (uncredited) * '' His Lordship'' (1932) - Man Listening to the Speech (uncredited) * '' Little Waitress'' (1932) * '' Soldiers of the King'' (1933) - Customer at Coffee Stall (uncredited) * '' Lucky Blaze'' (1933) * '' Facing the Music'' (1933) - (uncredited) * ''

Britannia of Billingsgate ''Britannia of Billingsgate'' is a 1933 British musical comedy film directed by Sinclair Hill and starring Violet Loraine, Gordon Harker, Kay Hammond and John Mills. A family who work in the fish trade at Billingsgate Market encounter a film cr ...

'' (1933) - (uncredited) * '' Love, Life and Laughter'' (1934) - (uncredited) * '' The Unholy Quest'' (1934) - Wilky * ''

Those Were the Days Those Were the Days may refer to: Music Albums * ''Those Were the Days'' (Johnny Mathis album) (1968) * ''Those Were the Days'' (Cream album) (1997) * ''Those Were the Days'' (Dolly Parton album) (2005) * '' Those Were the Days – The Best of L ...

'' (1934) - Tom Richardson (uncredited) * '' Song at Eventide'' (1934) * '' The Broken Rosary'' (1934) - Hodge * '' City of Beautiful Nonsense'' (1935) - Extra (uncredited) * '' Joy Ride'' (1935) - Tommy (uncredited) * '' The Love Test'' (1935) - Chemist * ''

Birds of a Feather ''Birds of a Feather'' is a British sitcom originally broadcast on BBC One from 16 October 1989 to 24 December 1998, then revived on ITV from 2 January 2014 to 24 December 2020. The series stars Pauline Quirke and Linda Robson, with Lesley Jos ...

'' (1935) - Peter * ''

Play Up the Band ''Play Up the Band'' is a 1935 British musical comedy film directed by Harry Hughes and starring Stanley Holloway, Betty Ann Davies and Leslie Bradley. The film was made at Ealing Studios by the independent company City Films.Perry p.175 The fi ...

'' (1935) - Rowland * '' Father O'Flynn'' (1935) * '' Things Are Looking Up'' (1935) - Drummer in Band (uncredited) * ''

Melody of My Heart ''Melody of My Heart'' is a 1936 British musical film directed by Wilfred Noy and starring Derek Oldham, Lorraine La Fosse and Bruce Seton. It was made at Beaconsfield Studios.Wood p.91 Partial cast * Derek Oldham as Joe Montfort * Lorraine La ...

'' (1936) * ''

Love in Exile ''Love in Exile'' is a 1936 British romantic adventure film directed by Alfred L. Werker and starring Helen Vinson, Clive Brook and Mary Carlisle. Production The film was shot at Isleworth Studios in west London by the independent producer ...

'' (1936) - Bespectacled Man in Palace Kitchen (uncredited) * '' Song of the Forge'' (1937) - Albert Meek * '' The Vicar of Bray'' (1937) - (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1939) - Jury Member (uncredited) * ''

Let George Do It! ''Let George Do It!'' (US: ''To Hell With Hitler'') is a 1940 British black-and-white comedy musical war film directed by Marcel Varnel and starring George Formby. It was produced by Michael Balcon for Associated Talking Pictures and its success ...

'' (1940) - Parker - Dinky Do (uncredited) * '' Love on the Dole'' (1941) - Man at Demonstration (uncredited) * '' Quiet Wedding'' (1941) - Bookstall Customer (uncredited) * ''

Atlantic Ferry ''Atlantic Ferry'' (alternate U.S. title: ''Sons of the Sea'') is a 1941 British film directed by Walter Forde and starring Michael Redgrave and Valerie Hobson. It was made at Teddington Studios. Plot In 1837 Liverpool, brothers Charles and D ...

'' (1941) - Extra (uncredited) * ''

We Dive at Dawn ''We Dive at Dawn'' is a 1943 war film directed by Anthony Asquith and starring John Mills and Eric Portman as Royal Navy submariners in the Second World War. It was written by Val Valentine and J. B. Williams with uncredited assistance f ...

'' (1943) - Cigarette Customer (uncredited) * ''

The Dummy Talks ''The Dummy Talks'' is a 1943 British crime film directed by Oswald Mitchell and starring Jack Warner, Claude Hulbert and Beryl Orde. It marked the film debut of Jack Warner. Synopsis Set over the course of one night, the story takes place i ...

'' (1943) - (uncredited) * ''

My Learned Friend ''My Learned Friend'' is a 1943 British, black-and-white, comedy, farce, directed by Basil Dearden with his regular collaborator, Will Hay, as the film's star in the role of William Fitch. The principal supporting roles were taken by Claude H ...

'' (1943) - Stagehand (uncredited) * ''

The Demi-Paradise ''The Demi-Paradise'' (also known as ''Adventure for Two'') is a 1943 British comedy film made by Two Cities Films. It stars Laurence Olivier as a Soviet Russian inventor who travels to England to have his revolutionary propeller manufactured, a ...

'' (1943) - Army Bandmaster (uncredited) * '' The Volunteer'' (1944) - Carpenter (uncredited) * '' The Hundred Pound Window'' (1944) - Mike - Reporter (uncredited) * '' Don't Take It to Heart'' (1944) - Reporter in Court (uncredited) * '' The Agitator'' (1945) - Office Worker (uncredited) * '' Beware of Pity'' (1946) - Minor Role (uncredited) * '' The Hills of Donegal'' (1947) - Stage Manager (uncredited) * ''

The Mark of Cain The curse of Cain and the mark of Cain are phrases that originated in the story of Cain and Abel in the Book of Genesis. In the stories, if someone harmed Cain, the damage would come back sevenfold. Some interpretations view this as a physical ...

'' (1947) - Extra (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1948) - Jury Foreman (uncredited) * '' My Sister and I'' (1948) - Horsnell * ''

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'' (1948) - Extra (uncredited) * ''

It's Hard to Be Good ''It's Hard to Be Good'' is a 1948 British comedy film directed by Jeffrey Dell and starring Jimmy Hanley, Anne Crawford and Raymond Huntley. In the film, an ex-army officer finds his altruistic attempts to improve the world are unsuccessful. ...

'' (1948) - Fighting Neighbour (uncredited) * ''

The History of Mr. Polly ''The History of Mr. Polly'' is a 1910 comic novel by H. G. Wells. Plot summary The protagonist of ''The History of Mr. Polly'' is an antihero inspired by H. G. Wells's early experiences in the drapery trade: Alfred Polly, born circa 1 ...

'' (1949) - Mr. Clamp (uncredited) * '' Marry Me!'' (1949) - Minor Role (uncredited) * '' Trottie True'' (1949) - Bert (uncredited) * '' The Lady Craved Excitement'' (1950) - Mugsy * '' Seven Days to Noon'' (1950) - Sandwich-Board Man (uncredited) * ''

High Treason Treason is the crime of attacking a state authority to which one owes allegiance. This typically includes acts such as participating in a war against one's native country, attempting to overthrow its government, spying on its military, its diplo ...

'' (1951) - Glass Collector (uncredited) * ''

The Magic Box ''The Magic Box'' is a 1951 British Technicolor biographical drama film directed by John Boulting. The film stars Robert Donat as William Friese-Greene, with numerous cameo appearances by performers such as Peter Ustinov and Laurence Ol ...

'' (1951) - Minor Role (uncredited) * '' The Last Page'' (1952) - Mushroom Book Customer (uncredited) * '' Whispering Smith Hits London'' (1952) - Small Tough * ''

Treasure Hunt Treasure hunt generally refers to: * Treasure hunting, the physical search for treasure, typically by finding sunken shipwrecks or buried ancient cultural sites * Treasure hunt (game), a game simulating a hunt for treasure Treasure Hunt may refer ...

'' (1952) - (uncredited) * '' Mother Riley Meets the Vampire'' (1952) - Hitchcock - the butler * '' Meet Me Tonight'' (1952) - Call Boy (segment "Red Peppers") * '' Miss Robin Hood'' (1952) - (uncredited) * '' The Floating Dutchman'' (1952) - Herring (uncredited) * '' Hindle Wakes'' (1952) - Mr. Slaughter * '' The Flanagan Boy'' (1953) - Audience Member with Thick Glasses (uncredited) * ''

Sailor of the King ''Single-Handed'' is a 1953 British war film directed by Roy Boulting and starring Jeffrey Hunter, Michael Rennie and Wendy Hiller. It is based on the 1929 novel ''Brown on Resolution'' by C. S. Forester. Set largely in the Pacific, Hunter ...

'' (1953) - Waiter (uncredited) * ''

The Saint's Girl Friday ''The Saint's Return'' (released in the US as ''The Saint's Girl Friday'') is a British crime thriller film from 1953, produced by Hammer Film Productions in London. It premiered in London under the original title on 12 October 1953

'' (1953) - Man Waiting for Telephone Booth (uncredited) * '' Trouble in Store'' (1953) - Onlooker (uncredited) * ''

The Million Pound Note ''The Million Pound Note'' is a 1954 British comedy film directed by Ronald Neame and starring Gregory Peck, Ronald Squire, Wilfrid Hyde-White and Jane Griffiths. It is based on the 1893 Mark Twain short story '' The Million Pound Bank Note'' ...

'' (1954) - Photographer (uncredited) * ''

Seagulls Over Sorrento ''Seagulls Over Sorrento'' is a 1954 British war drama film made by the Boulting brothers based on the play of the same name by Hugh Hastings. The film stars Gene Kelly and was one of three made by Kelly in Europe over an 18-month period t ...

'' (1954) - Extra (uncredited) * '' Up to His Neck'' (1954) - Friday's Husband (uncredited) * '' Time Is My Enemy'' (1954) - (uncredited) * ''

Radio Cab Murder ''Radio Cab Murder'' is a 1954 British crime film directed by Vernon Sewell and starring Jimmy Hanley, Lana Morris and Sonia Holm. It was made at Walton Studios and on location around Kensington and Notting Hill in London. The film's sets we ...

'' (1954) - Second Bank Nighwatchman (uncredited) * '' One Good Turn'' (1955) - Number 14 (uncredited) * '' The Brain Machine'' (1955) - Personnel Manager * '' The Glass Cage'' (1955) - Man Eating Sandwich (uncredited) * '' See How They Run'' (1955) - Extra (uncredited) * '' Miss Tulip Stays the Night'' (1955) - Police Photographer * '' Value for Money'' (1955) - Extra (uncredited) * '' One Way Out'' (1955) - Music Shop Customer (uncredited) * ''

The Adventures of Quentin Durward ''The Adventures of Quentin Durward'', known also as ''Quentin Durward'', is a 1955 British historical film released by MGM. It was directed by Richard Thorpe and produced by Pandro S. Berman. The screenplay was by Robert Ardrey, adapted by Geor ...

'' (1955) - Hunchback (uncredited) * '' Man of the Moment'' (1955) - Extra (uncredited) * '' Portrait of Alison'' (1955) - Dorking's Customer (uncredited) * '' Private's Progress'' (1956) - Party Guest (uncredited) * '' Jumping for Joy'' (1956) - Man in Phone Box During Fight (uncredited) * '' Invitation to the Dance'' (1956) - Man Exiting Stage Door in 'Ring Around the Rosy' (uncredited) * '' A Touch of the Sun'' (1956) - Ministry of Health Official (uncredited) * ''Hra o zivot'' (1956) * '' My Wife's Family'' (1956) - (uncredited) * '' Stars in Your Eyes'' (1956) - Man on Stairwell (uncredited) * '' Up in the World'' (1956) - Man in Queue (uncredited) * '' The Big Money'' (1956) - Post Office Clerk (uncredited) * '' Brothers in Law'' (1957) - Undertaker's Assistant * ''

The Good Companions ''The Good Companions'' is a novel by the English author J. B. Priestley. Written in 1929, it follows the fortunes of a concert party on a tour of England. It is Priestley's most famous novel and established him as a national figure. It wo ...

'' (1957) - Mr. Droke * '' Kill Me Tomorrow'' (1957) - Marty * '' The Key Man'' (1957) - Process Server * '' How to Murder a Rich Uncle'' (1957) - Postman * '' Hell Drivers'' (1957) - Gibson, Hawlett Paymaster (uncredited) * ''

Lucky Jim ''Lucky Jim'' is a novel by Kingsley Amis, first published in 1954 by Victor Gollancz. It was Amis's first novel and won the 1955 Somerset Maugham Award for fiction. The novel follows the exploits of the eponymous James (Jim) Dixon, a relucta ...

'' (1957) - Glee Singer * '' Just My Luck'' (1957) - 2nd Gas Man (uncredited) * '' Morning Call'' (1957) - Herbert (uncredited) * '' Rx Murder'' (1958) - Extra (uncredited) * '' Happy Is the Bride'' (1958) - Umpire * ''

The Square Peg ''The Square Peg'' is a 1959 British war comedy film directed by John Paddy Carstairs and starring Norman Wisdom. Norman Wisdom plays two different characters: a man who digs and repairs roads, and a Nazi general. Plot During the Second World ...

'' (1958) - Extra (uncredited) * '' Carlton-Browne of the F.O.'' (1959) - Onlooker (uncredited) * '' Idol on Parade'' (1959) - Man in Cinema (uncredited) * ''

'' (1959) - Small Man * ''

I'm All Right Jack ''I'm All Right Jack'' is a 1959 British comedy film directed and produced by John and Roy Boulting from a script by Frank Harvey, John Boulting and Alan Hackney based on the 1958 novel ''Private Life'' by Alan Hackney. The film is a sequel ...

'' (1959) - Evangelist * '' A Woman's Temptation'' (1959) - (uncredited) * '' Top Floor Girl'' (1959) - (uncredited) * ''

Suddenly, Last Summer ''Suddenly Last Summer'' is a one-act play by Tennessee Williams, written in New York in 1957. It opened off Broadway on January 7, 1958, as part of a double bill with another of Williams' one-acts, '' Something Unspoken'' (written in London i ...

'' (1959) - A Patient (uncredited) * '' Two Way Stretch'' (1960) - Milkman * '' Carry On Constable'' (1960) - (uncredited) * ''

A French Mistress ''A French Mistress'' is a 1960 British comedy film directed by Roy Boulting and starring Cecil Parker, James Robertson Justice, Agnès Laurent, Ian Bannen, Raymond Huntley, Irene Handl and Thorley Walters. It is based on a stage play, '' ...

'' (1960) - (uncredited) * ''

Suspect In law enforcement jargon, a suspect is a known person accused or suspected of committing a crime. Police and reporters in the United States often use the word suspect as a jargon when referring to the perpetrator of the offense (perp in dated ...

'' (1960) - Pin Table Man * ''

Feet of Clay Feet of clay is an idiom used to refer to a weakness or character flaw, especially in people of prominence and power. It can also be used to refer to larger groups, such as societies, businesses, and empires. An entity with feet of clay may app ...

'' (1961) - Signwriter * ''

Carry On Regardless ''Carry On Regardless'' is a 1961 British comedy film, the fifth in the series of 31 ''Carry On'' films (1958–1992). The film revolves loosely around the activities of a job agency, 'Helping Hands', run by Sid James's character, Bert Hand ...

'' (1961) - Advertising Man (uncredited) * '' Raising the Wind'' (1961) - Street Musician - Drummer * '' Postman's Knock'' (1962) * ''

Carry On Cruising ''Carry On Cruising'' is a 1962 British comedy film, the sixth in the series of 31 ''Carry On'' films (1958–1992). It was based on an original story by Eric Barker. P&O – Orient Lines were thanked in the credits. Regulars Sid James, K ...

'' (1962) - Passenger (uncredited) * ''

Two and Two Make Six ''Two and Two Make Six'', also known as ''A Change of Heart'' and ''The Girl Swappers'', is a 1962 black and white British romantic comedy film directed by Freddie Francis and starring George Chakiris and Janette Scott. Unusually, the two women ...

'' (1962) - Sevenhills City Council Official (uncredited) * ''

The Phantom of the Opera ''The Phantom of the Opera'' (french: Le Fantôme de l'Opéra) is a novel by French author Gaston Leroux. It was first published as a serial in from 23 September 1909 to 8 January 1910, and was released in volume form in late March 1910 by Pier ...

'' (1962) - Phantom's Lackey * ''

'' (1962) - Greenhouse Watchman * ''

The Boys Boys are young male humans. Boys or The Boys may also refer to: Film and television Films * ''The Boys'' (1962 British film), a courtroom drama by Sidney J. Furie * ''The Boys'' (1962 Finnish film), a war drama by Mikko Niskanen * ''Boys'' ( ...

'' (1962) - (uncredited) * ''

The Iron Maiden ''The Iron Maiden'' is a 1963 British comedy film. The film was directed by Gerald Thomas, and stars Michael Craig, Anne Helm, Jeff Donnell and Alan Hale, Jr. There are minor roles for '' Carry On'' stalwarts Jim Dale and Joan Sims, and the ...

'' (1962) - Sidney Webb * ''

Heavens Above! ''Heavens Above!'' is a 1963 British satirical comedy film starring Peter Sellers, directed by John and Roy Boulting, who also co-wrote along with Frank Harvey, from an idea by Malcolm Muggeridge. It is in a similar vein to the earlier collabor ...

'' (1963) - Salvation Army Major * '' Carry On Cabby'' (1963) - Man in Cab * '' West 11'' (1963) - Man on Stairs (uncredited) * '' Carry On Jack'' (1963) - Old Carrier * ''

Carry On Cleo ''Carry On Cleo'' is a 1964 British historical comedy film, the tenth in the series of 31 ''Carry On'' films (1958–1992). Regulars Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Kenneth Connor, Charles Hawtrey, and Jim Dale are present and Connor made his ...

'' (1964) - Small Messenger * '' San Ferry Ann'' (1965) - (uncredited) * '' Rotten to the Core'' (1965) - Chopper Parsons * ''

Help! ''Help!'' is the fifth studio album by the English rock band the Beatles and the soundtrack to their film of the same name. It was released on 6 August 1965. Seven of the fourteen songs, including the singles "Help!" and " Ticket to Ride", ap ...

'' (1965) - Power Station Man (uncredited) * '' The Sandwich Man'' (1966) - (uncredited) * '' Casino Royale'' (1967) - British Army Officer (uncredited) * '' The Plank'' (1967) - Driver's Mate * '' Tell Me Lies'' (1968) * ''

Oh! What a Lovely War ''Oh! What a Lovely War'' is a 1969 British comedy musical war film directed by Richard Attenborough (in his directorial debut), with an ensemble cast, including Maggie Smith, Dirk Bogarde, John Gielgud, John Mills, Kenneth More, Laurence Oli ...

'' (1969) - Salvation Army (uncredited) * '' The Wicker Man'' (1973) - Communicant (final film role)

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Wilson, Ian 1901 births 1987 deaths English male film actors English male television actors Male actors from London 20th-century English male actors