Alec Craig

Born: 1884-03-30

Birthplace: Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, UK

Biography

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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.

Known For

Suspicion
Mutiny on the Bounty
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
The Sea Hawk
National Velvet
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Cat People
Gaslight
The Woman in the Window
That Hamilton Woman

Top Movie Credits

Suspicion Hogarth Club Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Speaker (uncredited)
The Sea Hawk Chartmaker
National Velvet Timothy 'Tim'
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Tripped Waiter (uncredited)
Cat People Zookeeper (uncredited)
Gaslight Turnkey (uncredited)
The Woman in the Window Garage Man (uncredited)
That Hamilton Woman Ship's Minister (uncredited)