Hugh Fraser (actor)

Infobox actor
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name = Hugh Fraser


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caption = Hugh Fraser as the Duke of Wellington in the "Sharpe" series of films
birthname = Hugh Fraser
othername = Hugh Frazer
occupation = Television actor
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spouse = Belinda Lang

Hugh Fraser is an English actor. He studied acting at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. He was also a member of Telltale, a rock band who performed the theme music for "Rainbow", a children's television series.

Fraser has appeared regularly in film and television roles. He is best known for his portrayal of Captain Hastings in the television series "Agatha Christie's Poirot" opposite David Suchet, and his role as the Duke of Wellington (replacing David Troughton) in the "Sharpe" television series. In the 1980s he appeared in the BBC thriller "Edge of Darkness". Film credits include "Curse of the Pink Panther", "101 Dalmatians" and "Patriot Games" along with "Sharpe" star Sean Bean. His work in theatre has included "Much Ado About Nothing" with the Royal Shakespeare Company. In 2007, he guest starred in the "Doctor Who" audio drama "Circular Time".

He is married to the actress Belinda Lang. They have one child. He is also the son of the late English character actor Ronald Fraser.

elected film and television roles

*"Sharpe" (1994-2006) - as the Duke of Wellington
*"Agatha Christie's Poirot" (1989-2002) - as Captain Hastings
*"New Tricks" Episode 1.5 (2004) - as Paul Adamson
*"The Alan Clark Diaries" (2004) - as Tristan Garel-Jones
*"Death in Holy Orders" (2003) - as George Gregory
*"101 Dalmatians" (1996) - as Frederick
*"Patriot Games" (1992) - as Geoffrey Watkins
*"Lorna Doone" (1990) - as King James II
*"Jack the Ripper" (1988) - as Sir Charles Warren
*"Edge of Darkness" (1985) - as Robert Bennett
*"Reilly, Ace of Spies" - as Hill
*"Curse of the Pink Panther" (1983) - as Dr. Arno Stang
*"The Draughtsman's Contract" - as Mr Talman
*"Firefox" (1982) - as Police Inspector Tortyev
*"Hanover Street" (1979) - as Capt. Harold Lester
*"The Man in the Iron Mask" (1977) - as Montfleury

References

* [http://www.thepoirotcollection.com "Agatha Christies's Poirot": The Collection] , Volume 2, "The Mysterious Affair at Styles"
* [http://www.tv.com/hugh-fraser/person/53346/summary.html tv.com] Hugh Fraser Bio

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