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Bill Fraser
★ Acting

Bill Fraser

1908 – 1987 · Perth, Scotland, UK · Active 1941–1994

Bill Fraser, born in Scotland, made his mark in the realm of comedy and cult cinema with his memorable performances in films like The Best House in London (1969) and Up the Chastity Belt (1972). Known for his comedic timing, Fraser showcases his talents in Up Pompeii (1971), where he navigates the absurdities of ancient Roman life. His extensive career, spanning from 1938 to 1987, reflects a dedication to entertaining audiences, making him a notable figure in the landscape of British film and television.

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Up the Chastity Belt

Up the Chastity Belt

1972 ★ 3.8
as Sir Braggart de Bombast

The Queen of England gives birth to twins. In order to protect the blood line one is kept and the other hidden in a pig sty and is raised to think it's mother is the pig. Lurkalot is the one raised by pigs who doesn't know his past. He makes a good living as a servant, selling chastity belts on the side. When his master's castle is lost to Sir Braggart de Bombast, Lurkalot must fight to protect his daughter, eventually travelling to the missions to bring back his master. On the mission he uncovers that his twin is Richard the Lionheart and he is of Royal stock and must bring them both back.

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Filmography

88 credits
1990s 1 credit
1994
The World of Hammer as Self (archive footage)
TV ★ 6.7
1980s 11 credits
1987
Little Dorrit as Mr. Casby
Movie ★ 6.4
1987
TV ★ 6.7
1985
Christmas Present as Sir Percy
Movie ★ 6.0
1985
TV ★ 6.8
1985
Cover Her Face as Sir Reynold Price
TV ★ 6.7
1984
Puccini as Fucini, the Lawyer
Movie ★ 3.7
1981
K-9 and Company: A Girl's Best Friend as Commander Bill Pollock
Movie ★ 5.7
1981
Eye of the Needle as Mr. Porter
Movie ★ 6.7
1981
TV ★ 6.5
1980
Movie ★ 8.0
1980
Doctor Who: Meglos as General Grugger
Movie ★ 5.0
1970s 27 credits
1979
The Corn Is Green as The Squire
Movie ★ 7.4
1979
Comedians as Eddie Waters
Movie ★ 7.5
1978
Strangers as Aristotle Carmos
TV ★ 7.3
1977
The Professionals as Col. Summerville
TV ★ 7.5
1976
Movie ★ 7.0
1975
The Apple Cart as Boanerges
Movie
1975
The Amorous Milkman as Gerald Jones
Movie ★ 2.5
1975
Rumpole of the Bailey as Judge Roger 'The Mad Bull' Bullingham
TV ★ 7.0
1974
Moments as Mr. Fleming
Movie ★ 5.3
1974
Movie
1974
Dead Cert as Uncle George
Movie ★ 4.4
1974
Intent to Murder as Arthur Henderson
Movie
1973
Love Thy Neighbour as Mr. Granger
Movie ★ 6.3
1973
Whoops Baghdad as Wizard Prang
TV ★ 6.0
1973
TV ★ 6.0
1973
TV ★ 6.5
1972
Up the Chastity Belt as Sir Braggart de Bombast
Movie ★ 4.1
1972
Up the Front as Sergeant Major Groping
Movie ★ 4.4
1972
That's Your Funeral as Basil Bulstrode
Movie ★ 4.3
1971
Up Pompeii as Prosperus Maximus
Movie ★ 6.1
1970
All the Way Up as Arnold Makepeace
Movie ★ 7.0
1970
Movie
1970
TV ★ 9.0
1970
Play for Today as Edward Waite
TV ★ 6.6
1970
The Goodies as Army Sergeant
TV ★ 7.5
1960s 25 credits
1969
Movie ★ 5.6
1969
Pickwick as Serjeant Buzzfuzz
Movie
1969
The Best House in London as Inspector MacPherson
Movie ★ 4.0
1968
Movie ★ 6.2
1968
Funeral Games as McCorquodale
Movie ★ 10.0
1968
Ooh La La! as Pochet
TV ★ 10.0
1967
ITV Playhouse as McCorquodale
TV ★ 7.0
1966
David Copperfield as Wilkins Micawber
TV ★ 6.5
1966
TV ★ 7.6
1965
Masquerade as Leslie Dunwoody
Movie ★ 5.1
1965
Joey Boy as Sergeant Major Dobbs
Movie ★ 6.2
1965
I've Gotta Horse as Mr. Bartholemew
Movie ★ 6.3
1965
TV ★ 5.3
1965
Londoners as Henry Firth
TV
1964
Movie ★ 6.7
1964
A Home of Your Own as The Shop Steward
Movie ★ 6.6
1964
The Wednesday Play as Lt. Col. Svinin
TV ★ 5.2
1964
Theatre 625 as The Nabob
TV ★ 7.2
1964
TV ★ 5.2
1963
What a Crazy World as J. Mulligan
Movie ★ 6.4
1963
Doctor Who as General Grugger
TV ★ 7.9
1962
The Fast Lady as Golfer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1960
Doctor in Love as Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1960
Bootsie and Snudge as Claude Snudge
TV ★ 7.0
1950s 20 credits
1959
Movie ★ 10.0
1958
Movie ★ 5.8
1958
A Clean Sweep as Bookmaker
Movie
1958
Davy as Man at Bar (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.7
1957
Movie ★ 6.3
1957
Just My Luck as Mr. Powell (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1957
Hancock's Half Hour: Volume 1 as Inspector Collins / Police Sergeant
Movie
1957
The Army Game as Sergeant Major Claude Snudge
TV ★ 7.0
1956
Charley Moon as Marber
Movie ★ 7.0
1956
TV ★ 7.4
1955
Alias John Preston as Joe Newton
Movie ★ 5.8
1954
The Barefoot Contessa as J. Montague Brown
Movie ★ 6.7
1954
Orders Are Orders as Pvt. Slee
Movie ★ 6.6
1954
Duel in the Jungle as Smith, Hotel Clerk
Movie ★ 6.4
1953
The Captain's Paradise as Absalom (taxi driver)
Movie ★ 5.7
1953
Time Bomb as Constable J. Reed
Movie ★ 5.3
1953
Meet Mr. Lucifer as Band Leader
Movie ★ 5.2
1952
Lady in the Fog as Sales Manager
Movie ★ 6.5
1952
Meet Me Tonight as Bert Bentley (segment "Red Peppers")
Movie ★ 7.1
1940s 4 credits
1949
Helter Skelter as Oliver Cromwell
Movie ★ 6.4
1949
Forbidden as Railway Porter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1941
Movie ★ 6.8
1941
Movie ★ 6.7