Ian Macrae Hamish Wilson (2 July 1901 – December 1987) 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'' 1960, '' Hell Drivers'' 1957, '' The Ugly Duckling'' 1959 and '' Rotten to the Core'' 1965. His first film appearance was in the silent '' A Master of Craft'' in 1922, and his last was in ''

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'' in 1973. Several of his films were made by the Boulting brothers, who considered him a "good luck charm." Wilson died in December 1987 in

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Selected filmography

* '' A Master of Craft'' (1922) * '' Through Fire and Water'' (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 * ''

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'' (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'' (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'' (1933) - (uncredited) * '' Love, Life and Laughter'' (1934) - (uncredited) * '' The Unholy Quest'' (1934) - Wilky * '' Those Were the Days'' (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'' (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 ...

'' (1935) - Rowland * '' Father O'Flynn'' (1935) * '' Things Are Looking Up'' (1935) - Drummer in Band (uncredited) * '' Melody of My Heart'' (1936) * '' Love in Exile'' (1936) - Bespectacled Man in Palace Kitchen (uncredited) * ''

Song of the Forge ''Song of the Forge'' is a 1937 British musical film Musical film is a film genre in which songs by the Character (arts), characters are interwoven into the narrative, sometimes accompanied by dancing. The songs usually advance the plot or dev ...

'' (1937) - Albert Meek * '' The Vicar of Bray'' (1937) - (uncredited) * ''

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

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'' (1940) - Parker - Dinky Do (uncredited) * '' Love on the Dole'' (1941) - Man at Demonstration (uncredited) * '' Quiet Wedding'' (1941) - Bookstall Customer (uncredited) * '' Atlantic Ferry'' (1941) - Extra (uncredited) * '' We Dive at Dawn'' (1943) - Cigarette Customer (uncredited) * '' The Dummy Talks'' (1943) - (uncredited) * '' My Learned Friend'' (1943) - Stagehand (uncredited) * '' The Demi-Paradise'' (1943) - Army Bandmaster (uncredited) * '' The Volunteer'' (1944) - Carpenter (uncredited) * ''

The Hundred Pound Window ''The Hundred Pound Window'' is a 1944 British Comedy film, comedy crime film directed by Brian Desmond Hurst and starring Anne Crawford, David Farrar (actor), David Farrar, Frederick Leister and Richard Attenborough. An accountant has to take a ...

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

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'' (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 Olivie ...

'' (1951) - Minor Role (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1952) - Mushroom Book Customer (uncredited) * '' Whispering Smith Hits London'' (1952) - Small Tough * '' Treasure Hunt'' (1952) - (uncredited) * '' Mother Riley Meets the Vampire'' (1952) - Hitchcock - the butler * '' Meet Me Tonight'' (1952) - Call Boy (segment "Red Peppers") * ''

Miss Robin Hood ''Miss Robin Hood'' is a 1952 British second feature ('B') comedy film directed by John Guillermin and starring Margaret Rutherford and Richard Hearne. It was written by Val Valentine and Patrick Campbell from a story by Reed De Rouen. Plot ...

'' (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'' (1953) - Waiter (uncredited) * '' The Saint's Girl Friday'' (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 (actress), Jane Griffiths. It is based on the 1893 Mark Twain short story "The Mi ...

'' (1954) - Photographer (uncredited) * '' Seagulls Over Sorrento'' (1954) - Extra (uncredited) * '' Up to His Neck'' (1954) - Friday's Husband (uncredited) * ''

Time Is My Enemy ''Time Is My Enemy'' is a 1954 British crime film directed by Don Chaffey and starring Dennis Price, Renée Asherson and Patrick Barr. Plot Small-time crook Radley returns after a long absence to discover his wife Barbara has remarried, believi ...

'' (1954) - (uncredited) * '' Radio Cab Murder'' (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'' (1955) - Hunchback (uncredited) * '' Man of the Moment'' (1955) - Extra (uncredited) * '' Portrait of Alison'' (1955) - Dorking's Customer (uncredited) * ''

Private's Progress ''Private's Progress'' is a 1956 British comedy film directed by John Boulting and starring Richard Attenborough, Dennis Price, Terry-Thomas and Ian Carmichael. The script was by John Boulting and Frank Harvey, based on the novel of the same ...

'' (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 ''Up in the World'' is a 1956 black and white comedy film directed by John Paddy Carstairs and starring Norman Wisdom, Maureen Swanson and Jerry Desmonde. It was written by Jack Davies, Henty Blyth and Peter Blackmore, and produced by Rank ...

'' (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 (entertainment), concert party on a tour of England. It is Priestley's most famous novel and established hi ...

'' (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 Ltd, Victor Gollancz. It was Amis's first novel and won the 1955 Somerset Maugham Award for fiction. The novel follows the academic and romantic tribulations ...

'' (1957) - Glee Singer * '' Just My Luck'' (1957) - 2nd Gas Man (uncredited) * '' Morning Call'' (1957) - Herbert (uncredited) * ''

Rx Murder ''Rx Murder'' is a 1958 American crime film directed by Derek Twist and written by John W. Gossage and Derek Twist. It is based on the 1955 novel ''The Deeds of Dr. Deadcert'' by Joan Fleming. The film stars Rick Jason, Lisa Gastoni, Marius Gor ...

'' (1958) - Extra (uncredited) * '' Happy Is the Bride'' (1958) - Umpire * '' The Square Peg'' (1958) - Extra (uncredited) * '' Carlton-Browne of the F.O.'' (1959) - Onlooker (uncredited) * '' Idol on Parade'' (1959) - Man in Cinema (uncredited) * '' The Ugly Duckling'' (1959) - Small Man * '' I'm All Right Jack'' (1959) - Evangelist * '' A Woman's Temptation'' (1959) - (uncredited) * '' Top Floor Girl'' (1959) - (uncredited) * ''

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

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'' (1960) - Pin Table Man * '' Feet of Clay'' (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 Hand', run by Sid James's character, Bert Handy ...

'' (1961) - Advertising Man (uncredited) * '' Raising the Wind'' (1961) - Street Musician - Drummer * '' Postman's Knock'' (1962) * '' Carry On Cruising'' (1962) - Passenger (uncredited) * '' Two and Two Make Six'' (1962) - Sevenhills City Council Official (uncredited) * ''

The Phantom of the Opera The Phantom of the Opera may refer to: Novel * The Phantom of the Opera (novel), ''The Phantom of the Opera'' (novel), 1910 novel by Gaston Leroux Characters * Erik (The Phantom of the Opera), Erik (''The Phantom of the Opera''), the title char ...

'' (1962) - Phantom's Lackey * '' The Day of the Triffids'' (1962) - Greenhouse Watchman * '' The 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 (actor), Michael Craig, Anne Helm, Jeff Donnell and Alan Hale Jr. There are minor roles for ''Carry On (series), Carry On'' stal ...

'' (1962) - Sidney Webb * '' Heavens Above!'' (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 l ...

'' (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 music, rock band the Beatles and the soundtrack to their Help! (film), film of the same name. It was released on 6 August 1965 by Parlophone. Seven of the fourteen songs, including the sin ...

'' (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 epic comedy historical 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 Mo ...

'' (1969) - Salvation Army (uncredited) * ''

'' (1973) - Communicant (final film role)

References

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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 Actors from the London Borough of Camden People from Hampstead