Peter Fraser (actor)
Peter Fraser | |
|---|---|
Fraser in the documentary Future Memories: Making 'The Dalek Invasion of Earth' (2003) | |
| Born | 1932 or 1933 (age 92–93) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1958–1981 • 2003 |
| Known for | Doctor Who |
| Spouse | [2] |
Peter Fraser (born 1932 or 1933)[3] is a Scottish[1][4] retired actor best known for playing freedom fighter David Campbell in the 1964 Doctor Who serial The Dalek Invasion of Earth. Campbell was a significant character, as his love for the Doctor's granddaughter Susan caused her to be the first of the Doctor's companions to leave him.[5] Fraser also appeared in the notable films The Sorcerers[6] and The French Lieutenant's Woman,[7] amongst others.[8][9]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Carry On Cleo | Horsa's Companion | Uncredited |
| 1967 | The Sorcerers | Detective George | |
| 1968 | The Intrepid Mr. Twigg | Sports Car Driver | Short film |
| 1971 | Zeppelin | Marine | Uncredited |
| 1972 | Tales from the Crypt | Motorist (segment: "Reflection of Death") | Uncredited |
| 1981 | The French Lieutenant's Woman | Clerk | Uncredited |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Sunday Night Theatre | Man by Lake | Episode: "The Gentle Goddess" |
| 1960 | ITV Television Playhouse | Peter Marshall | Episode: "The Silk Purse" |
| No Hiding Place | Barman | Episode: "The Final Chase" | |
| Boyd Q.C. | Peter Dalton | Episode: "One for the Road" | |
| Probation Officer | Johnny Fletcher | Episode: "Episode #2.1" | |
| 1961 | Deadline Midnight | Dick Seton | 10 episodes |
| 1962 | Ghost Squad | 1st Youth | Episode: "The Missing People" |
| Harpers West One | Keith Lacey | Episode: "Episode #2.4" | |
| Dr. Finlay's Casebook | Robin Gavin | Episode: "A Spotless Reputation" | |
| No Hiding Place | Shunty Rowse | Episode: "Whatever Happened to Wally?" | |
| 1963 | Sergeant Cork | Sam Manners | Episode: "The Case of the Silthy Tove" |
| The Plane Makers | Tommy Ferris | Episode: "Any More for the Skylark" | |
| 1964 | Doctor Who | David Campbell | Serial: The Dalek Invasion of Earth |
| ITV Play of the Week | PC Lomax | Episode: "Deep and Crisp and Stolen" | |
| No Hiding Place | Insp. Gordon | Episode: "Real Class" | |
| 1965 | Alexander Graham Bell | Melvin-Bell | Episode: "Journey in the Air" |
| Jury Room | John Creadie - Juror | Episode: "The Sandyford Mystery" | |
| Out of the Unknown | Donnie Chaffer | Episode: "The Counterfeit Man" | |
| 1967 | Sat'Day While Sunday | Roberts | 2 episodes |
| 2003 | Future Memories: Making 'The Dalek Invasion of Earth' | Himself | Documentary |
| 2022 | MindSick | David Campbell | Archive footage; 3 episodes |
References
- ^ a b Fessier, Matt (7 July 1961). "Peter Fraser's deadline was 25". TV Times: 37.
- ^ "England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005". Ancestry.com. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
- ^ "The Silk Purse". TV Times: 17. 4 September 1959.
- ^ "Good-looking". Daily Express: 6. 12 September 1959.
- ^ "BBC One - Doctor Who, Season 2, The Dalek Invasion of Earth, Flashpoint". Bbc.co.uk. 26 December 1964. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- ^ "BFI Screenonline: Sorcerers, The (1967)". Screenonline.org.uk. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- ^ "The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981) - Articles". Turner Classic Movies. Archived from the original on 27 October 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- ^ "Peter Fraser". BFI. Archived from the original on 14 August 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- ^ "Peter Fraser". Aveleyman. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
External links
- Peter Fraser at IMDb
- Peter Fraser at the British Film Institute
- Peter Fraser on Tardis Wiki, the Doctor Who Wiki