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John Cairney
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John Cairney

1930 – 2023 · Glasgow, Scotland, UK · Active 1956–2012

Born in 1930 in Scotland, John Cairney made a significant impact in cult cinema with his roles in Victim (1961) and Jason and the Argonauts (1963). In Victim, Cairney's performance contributes to the film's exploration of societal issues surrounding homosexuality in a repressive era. His work in Jason and the Argonauts showcases his versatility as an actor, navigating the fantastical world of Greek mythology. Cairney's contributions to these films highlight his ability to engage with complex themes and characters, making him a notable figure in the realm of cult cinema.

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Jason and the Argonauts

Jason and the Argonauts

1963 ★ 7.2
as Hylas

Jason, a fearless sailor and explorer, returns to his home land of Thessaly after a long voyage to claim his rightful throne. He learns, however, that he must first find the magical Golden Fleece. To do so, he must embark on an epic quest fraught with fantastic monsters and terrible perils.

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Filmography

37 credits
2010s 1 credit
2012
Movie ★ 7.4
1990s 2 credits
1999
Nightmare Man as Trapper
Movie ★ 8.0
1998
Memory & Desire as Marriage Celebrant
Movie ★ 4.7
1980s 1 credit
1988
Silent Mouse as Father Ambrosius
Movie ★ 10.0
1970s 6 credits
1979
Henry IV Part 1 as Archibald
Movie ★ 7.3
1975
Sporting Chance as The Jenkin Brothers (archive footage)
Movie ★ 6.5
1974
Churchill's People as Steward of Scotland
TV ★ 5.0
1971
Elizabeth R as Sir James Melville
TV ★ 7.5
1971
The Persuaders! as Jenkins Brothers
TV ★ 7.6
1960s 13 credits
1969
TV ★ 7.0
1967
TV ★ 7.0
1965
A Study in Terror as Michael Osborne
Movie ★ 6.2
1965
Spaceflight IC-1 as Dr. Steven Thomas
Movie ★ 4.5
1965
Gideon's Way as Captain Robbie McGregor
TV ★ 7.0
1964
Movie ★ 5.7
1963
Movie ★ 7.2
1961
Victim as Bridie
Movie ★ 7.4
1961
TV ★ 7.8
1960
Movie ★ 6.6
1960
Movie ★ 5.5
1960
Target Luna as Ian Murray
TV ★ 7.5
1950s 13 credits
1959
Operation Bullshine as Gunner Willie Ross
Movie ★ 5.5
1959
Shake Hands with the Devil as Mike O'Callaghan
Movie ★ 6.5
1959
Interpol Calling as Lt. Gupta
TV ★ 7.3
1958
A Night to Remember as Mr. Murphy
Movie ★ 7.7
1957
Movie ★ 6.3
1957
Windom's Way as Jan Vidal
Movie ★ 5.3
1957
Lucky Jim as Roberts
Movie ★ 5.4
1957
Movie ★ 5.6
1956
Armchair Theatre as Gilchrist
TV ★ 6.0
1956
Armchair Theatre as Francis Sheehan
TV ★ 6.0
1956
Armchair Theatre as John Teal
TV ★ 6.0
1956
Armchair Theatre as Gilbert Dauriac
TV ★ 6.0
1956
Armchair Theatre as François Laurant
TV ★ 6.0
Crew Credits
1960s 1 credit
1969
TV ★ 7.0