Richard Fraser

Personal Info

Birthday

March 15, 1913

Day of Death

1972-01-19

(58 years old)

Place of Birth

Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Also Known As

Richard Mackie Simpson

Richard Fraser

Biography

Early life After graduating from Sedbergh School as Richard Mackie Simpson, Richard's mother Margaret Kyd Mackie divorced and his name was shortened to Richard Mackie. After attending Cambridge University, Richard Mackie studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

Having Spent time as a London stage actor, Richard emigrated to the USA and in New York married Louise Christine Sheldon, the couple then moved to Hollywood before the Second World War. Discovering that there was already a Richard Mackie acting in the US he adopted the stage name Richard Fraser. He then signed a contract with 20th Century Fox and appeared in numerous films.