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Walter Carr(1925-1998)

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Walter Carr in The Wicker Man (1973)
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Scottish actor and comedian Walter Carr was born Walter Anderson on December 26, 1925 in Larkhall, Lanarkshire, Scotland. When Carr was a young man living in Prestwick he joined and sang with the Ayrshire Philharmonic Opera Society. Walter went on to join the popular repertory company The Wilson Barrett Players for their record-breaking seasons at both Glasgow and Edinburgh in 1947. Carr eventually achieved the status of a top pantomime dame and was a frequent foil to famous Glasgow comedian Lex McLean. His work in theatre encompassed everything from Shakespearean drama to portraying gangling fools in music hall sketches. Walter had a recurring role as likable rogue Dougie on the comedy series The Vital Spark (1965) and made a memorable appearance as the singing school master in the cult classic The Wicker Man (1973). Carr died at age 72 on May 30, 1998 in Perth, Scotland.
BornDecember 26, 1925
DiedMay 30, 1998(72)
BornDecember 26, 1925
DiedMay 30, 1998(72)
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Known for

Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland, Ingrid Pitt, and Edward Woodward in The Wicker Man (1973)
The Wicker Man
7.5
  • School Master
  • 1973
The Dark Island
8.2
TV Series
  • Davy McNeil
Mr. John Jorrocks
TV Series
  • James Pigg
Weir of Hermiston (1973)
Weir of Hermiston
TV Series
  • Advocate Fife

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Actor



  • Mark McManus in Taggart (1983)
    Taggart
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Judge
    • 1996
  • Gerard Kelly in City Lights (1984)
    City Lights
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Jim
    • 1986
  • The Girl in the Picture (1985)
    The Girl in the Picture
    6.1
    • Jeweller
    • 1985
  • Take the High Road (1980)
    Take the High Road
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Willie Stewart
    • 1984
  • The Mad Death (1983)
    The Mad Death
    6.8
    TV Mini Series
    • Chief Superintendent
    • 1983
  • Boswell for the Defence
    TV Movie
    • Ritchie
    • 1983
  • Scotch Myths
    TV Movie
    • Sir Johnny Stalker
    • 1982
  • Kirsty Miller in Maggie (1981)
    Maggie
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Doctor
    • 1981
  • John Fraser, Georgina Hale, and Joan Sims in Lady Killers (1980)
    Lady Killers
    7.3
    TV Series
    • James Moncreiff
    • 1980
  • Airport Chaplain
    TV Series
    • Archie McKay
    • 1980
  • The Camerons
    6.3
    TV Series
    • Calder
    • 1979
  • The Boat
    Short
    • 1975
  • The Vital Spark (1965)
    The Vital Spark
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Dougie
    • 1965–1974
  • Bonny!
    TV Series
    • Mr. Knott
    • Uncle Angus
    • Grannyknott ...
    • 1974
  • Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland, Ingrid Pitt, and Edward Woodward in The Wicker Man (1973)
    The Wicker Man
    7.5
    • School Master
    • 1973

Soundtrack



  • Diminishing Returns (2016)
    Diminishing Returns
    3.5
    Podcast Series
    • performer: "Maypole Song"
    • 2021
  • Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland, Ingrid Pitt, and Edward Woodward in The Wicker Man (1973)
    The Wicker Man
    7.5
    • performer: "Maypole Song", "The Landlord's Daughter" (uncredited)
    • 1973

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  • Born
    • December 26, 1925
    • Larkhall, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK
  • Died
    • May 30, 1998
    • Perth, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK(undisclosed)

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