Alec Craig
Acting
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Alexander Younger Craig Craig (30 March 1884 – 25 June 1945), was a Scottish character actor, particularly known for his roles in Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) and National Velvet (1944). He was particularly known for portraying stereotypically tight-fisted Scotsmen. Alec Craig was born on 30 March 1884 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, the son of James Chapman Craig and his wife Isabella, Craig died of tuberculosis on 25 June 1945, aged 61, in Glendale, California, US. He is buried there at Grand View Memorial Park Cemetery.
Born: March 30, 1884
Place of Birth: Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, UK
Known For
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
After the death of a United States Senator, idealistic Jefferson Smith is appointed as his replacement in Washington. Soon, the naive and earnest new senator has to battle political corruption.
To Be or Not to Be
During the Nazi occupation of Poland, an acting troupe becomes embroiled in a Polish soldier's efforts to track down a German spy.
Gaslight
A newlywed fears she's going mad when strange things start happening at the family mansion.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
In Brooklyn circa 1900, the Nolans manage to enjoy life on pennies despite great poverty and Papa's alcoholism. We come to know these people well through big and little troubles: Aunt Sissy's scandalous succession of "husbands"; the removal of the one tree visible from their tenement; and young Francie's desire to transfer to a better school...if irresponsible Papa can get his act together.
The Woman in the Window
A seductive woman gets an innocent professor mixed up in murder.
Mutiny on the Bounty
Fletcher Christian successfully leads a revolt against the ruthless Captain Bligh on the HMS Bounty. However, Bligh returns one year later, hell bent on revenge.
National Velvet
Mi Taylor is a young wanderer and opportunist who finds himself in the quiet English countryside home of the Brown family. The youngest daughter, Velvet, has a passion for horses and when she wins the spirited steed Pie in a town lottery, Mi is encouraged to train the horse.
Tom Brown's School Days
When private tutor Thomas Arnold becomes headmaster at an English preparatory school for boys, he puts into place a policy of strict punishment against unruliness and bullying. Arnold finds an ally in Tom Brown, a new student who is secretly subjected to abuse by a group of older boys. He eventually plucks up the courage to lead his fellow classmates in an underground rebellion against their tormentors.
The Sea Hawk
Dashing pirate Geoffrey Thorpe plunders Spanish ships for Queen Elizabeth I and falls in love with Dona Maria, a beautiful Spanish royal he captures.
Bachelor Mother
Polly Parrish, a clerk at Merlin's Department Store, is mistakenly presumed to be the mother of a foundling. Outraged at Polly's unmotherly conduct, David Merlin becomes determined to keep the single woman and "her" baby together.
Filmography
as Man on Park Bench (uncredited)
as McNab (uncredited)
as Vacuuming Bellboy (Uncredited)
as Angus (uncredited)
as Werner (uncredited)
as Timothy 'Tim'
as Dawson - Steward
as Garage Man (uncredited)
as Chief Engineer [Chs. 1-4, 7]
as Caretaker
as Billings (uncredited)
as Turnkey (uncredited)
as Footman
as Bill, the Watchman
as Blind Beggar
as Radlik
as Buckles
as Angus McBain
as Smitty - News Vendor (uncredited)
as Billy
as McGonigle (uncredited)
as Santa Claus
as Zookeeper (uncredited)
as Sam Andrews
as Will the Groundsman (uncredited)
as Charlie
as Mac McKenzie - Ship's Mate
as Henry Fink
as Joseph D. Campbell
as Joe (uncredited)
as Coachman
as Bus Conductor
as Scottish Farmer Without Mustache (uncredited)
as Jitters Noonan
as Bar Client #1 (uncredited)
as Waldo Sampsom / Herman Sampson (uncredited)
as Hogarth Club Desk Clerk (uncredited)
as Samuel, potential casket customer
as Eli Higgins (uncredited)
as Tripped Waiter (uncredited)
as Jeweler
as Waiter Limey
as Ship's Minister (uncredited)
as Editor Grant of the Morning Advertiser (uncredited)
as Briggs' Defense Attorney
as Chartmaker
as MacDonald - Editor
as Old Thomas
as Andy MacMillan
as Michael
as Trum Cogdall
as Groom (uncredited)
as Fingal's Son (uncredited)
as Bounds
as Telephone Repair Man (uncredited)
as Foreman
as Speaker (uncredited)
as Store Watchman (uncredited)
as Angus (uncredited)
as McGregor - Scottish Postman (uncredited)
as Canby
as Bookkeeper Juror (uncredited)
as Marriage License Bureau Clerk (uncredited)
as Spy (uncredited)
as Gardener
as Joseph
as Counterman on Ship
as Bald Theron Servant
as Movie Studio Receptionist
as Dermont O'Neil
as Justice of the Peace
as Jerry Nolan
as Eddie - Doorman
as Whitney Driver (uncredited)
as Middle-Aged Man
as President of Barber College
as Doctor
as Hobo
as Harvey Dinwiddle
as Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
as Hobo
as Donal
as McCoy
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Prospector at Card Game (uncredited)
as Worker for George
as 2nd Sweepstakes Ticket Seller (uncredited)
as Villager Saying 'Reverend Is Single'