Ian Wilson (actor)
Ian Macrae Hamish Wilson was an English small role actor who appeared in over 145 films during his career. Most were small uncredited roles often playing meek public servants, professional men or busy bodies. Film appearances included The Plank 1967, The Day of the Triffids 1962, Carry On Jack 1963, Two-Way Stretch 1960, Hell Drivers 1957, The Ugly Duckling 1959 and Rotten to the Core 1965. His first film appearance was in the silent A Master of Craft in 1922, and his last was in The Wicker Man in 1973. Several of his films were made by the Boulting brothers, who considered him a "good luck charm."
Wilson died in December 1987 in Devon.
Selected filmography
A Master of Craft Through Fire and Water - JimmyThe Fighting Gladiator - J.C. HeenanWait and See - CaddieShooting Stars - ReporterWhat Next? - WilsonThe Broken Melody - Would You Believe It! - Restaurant customerThe Dizzy Limit - CallboyThe Woman from China - Cabin boyBed and Breakfast - Theodore Third Time Lucky - Sally in Our Alley - Boy Delivering Fish Splinters in the Navy - Call BoyOut of the Blue - Man in Leopard Skin Heroes of the Mine - Ponyboy His Lordship - Man Listening to the Speech Little Waitress Soldiers of the King - Customer at Coffee Stall Lucky Blaze Facing the Music - Britannia of Billingsgate - Love, Life and Laughter - The Unholy Quest - WilkyThose Were the Days - Tom Richardson Song at Eventide The Broken Rosary - HodgeCity of Beautiful Nonsense - Extra Joy Ride - Tommy The Love Test - ChemistBirds of a Feather - PeterPlay Up the Band - RowlandFather O'Flynn Things Are Looking Up - Drummer in Band Melody of My Heart Love in Exile - Bespectacled Man in Palace Kitchen Song of the Forge - Albert MeekThe Vicar of Bray - Inquest - Jury Member Let George Do It! - Parker - Dinky Do Love on the Dole - Man at Demonstration Quiet Wedding - Bookstall Customer Atlantic Ferry - Extra We Dive at Dawn - Cigarette Customer The Dummy Talks - My Learned Friend - Stagehand The Demi-Paradise - Army Bandmaster The Volunteer - Carpenter The Hundred Pound Window - Mike - Reporter Don't Take It to Heart - Reporter in Court The Agitator - Office Worker Beware of Pity - Minor Role The Hills of Donegal - Stage Manager The Mark of Cain - Extra Vice Versa - Jury Foreman My Sister and I - HorsnellBond Street - Extra It's Hard to Be Good - Fighting Neighbour The History of Mr. Polly - Mr. Clamp Marry Me! - Minor Role Trottie True - Bert The Lady Craved Excitement - MugsySeven Days to Noon - Sandwich-Board Man High Treason - Glass Collector The Magic Box - Minor Role The Last Page - Mushroom Book Customer Whispering Smith Hits London - Small ToughTreasure Hunt - Mother Riley Meets the Vampire - Hitchcock - the butlerMeet Me Tonight - Call Boy Miss Robin Hood - The Floating Dutchman - Herring Hindle Wakes - Mr. SlaughterThe Flanagan Boy - Audience Member with Thick Glasses Sailor of the King - Waiter The Saint's Girl Friday - Man Waiting for Telephone Booth Trouble in Store - Onlooker The Million Pound Note - Photographer Seagulls Over Sorrento - Extra Up to His Neck - Friday's Husband Time Is My Enemy - Radio Cab Murder - Second Bank Nighwatchman One Good Turn - Number 14 The Brain Machine - Personnel ManagerThe Glass Cage - Man Eating Sandwich See How They Run - Extra Miss Tulip Stays the Night - Police PhotographerValue for Money - Extra One Way Out - Music Shop Customer The Adventures of Quentin Durward - Hunchback Man of the Moment - Extra Portrait of Alison - Dorking's Customer Private's Progress - Party Guest Jumping for Joy - Man in Phone Box During Fight Invitation to the Dance - Man Exiting Stage Door in 'Ring Around the Rosy' A Touch of the Sun - Ministry of Health Official Hra o zivot My Wife's Family - Stars in Your Eyes - Man on Stairwell Up in the World - Man in Queue The Big Money - Post Office Clerk Brothers in Law - Undertaker's AssistantThe Good Companions - Mr. DrokeKill Me Tomorrow - MartyThe Key Man - Process ServerHow to Murder a Rich Uncle - PostmanHell Drivers - Gibson, Hawlett Paymaster Lucky Jim - Glee SingerJust My Luck - 2nd Gas Man Morning Call - Herbert Rx Murder - Extra Happy Is the Bride - UmpireThe Square Peg - Extra Carlton-Browne of the F.O. - Onlooker Idol on Parade - Man in Cinema The Ugly Duckling - Small ManI'm All Right Jack - EvangelistA Woman's Temptation - Top Floor Girl - Suddenly, Last Summer - A Patient Two Way Stretch - MilkmanCarry On Constable - A French Mistress - Suspect - Pin Table ManFeet of Clay - SignwriterCarry On Regardless - Advertising Man Raising the Wind - Street Musician - DrummerPostman's Knock Carry On Cruising - Passenger Two and Two Make Six - Sevenhills City Council Official The Phantom of the Opera - Phantom's LackeyThe Day of the Triffids - Greenhouse WatchmanThe Boys - The Iron Maiden - Sidney WebbHeavens Above! - Salvation Army MajorCarry On Cabby - Man in CabWest 11 - Man on Stairs Carry On Jack - Old CarrierCarry On Cleo - Small MessengerSan Ferry Ann - Rotten to the Core - Chopper ParsonsHelp! - Power Station Man The Sandwich Man - Casino Royale - British Army Officer The Plank - Driver's MateTell Me Lies Oh! What a Lovely War - Salvation Army The Wicker Man - Communicant