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Alec Craig
Alec Craig, born Alexander Younger Craig on 30 March 1884 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, was a prolific character actor whose career spanned the golden age of Hollywood and left an indelible mark on classic cinema. The son of James Chapman Craig and Isabella Craig, he grew up in a modest Scottish household before marrying Margaret L. Craig in Edinburgh on 24 September 1919, a partnership that would later accompany him across the Atlantic. Shortly after their wedding the couple emigrated to the United States, arriving on 2 November 1919, where Craig sought opportunities in the burgeoning film industry and eventually became a naturalized American citizen on 14 July 1939, holding dual British‑American citizenship. Craig’s screen debut came in 1934 with a small, uncredited role in The Little Minister, and he quickly became typecast as the stereotypical tight‑fisted Scotsman, a niche that earned him steady work throughout the 1930s and early 1940s. His most recognizable performances include the gruff sailor McCoy in Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) and the kindly farmhand Tim in National Velvet (1944), both of which showcase his skill at bringing authenticity and subtle humor to supporting characters. Over his eleven‑year career, Craig appeared in over a hundred films, ranging from major studio pictures like Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) to lesser‑known B‑movies, often delivering memorable moments despite limited screen time. Beyond his professional life, Craig was a devoted family man; he and Margaret welcomed a son, James C. Craig, born on 4 December 1922 in Berkeley, California. Tragically, his promising career was cut short when he succumbed to tuberculosis on 25 June 1945 in Glendale, California, at the age of 61. He was laid to rest at Grand View Memorial Park Cemetery, leaving behind a legacy of beloved character performances that continue to be appreciated by classic film enthusiasts.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Alexander Younger Craig
Born: Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Citizenship: British, American
Birthday: March 30, 1884
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1934-1945
Children: 1
Spouses: Margaret L. Craig
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Movies Featuring Alec Craig
Cat People
Shining Victory
Dangerous Passage
Vanessa: Her Love Story
The Spider Woman
The Ghost Ship
Coney Island
Calling Dr. Death
This Above All
Stranger on the Third Floor
The Undying Monster
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Phantom Raiders
Abe Lincoln in Illinois
Life Begins at Eight-Thirty
Golden Gloves
The House of Fear
Kitty
Roxie Hart
A Date with the Falcon
And One Was Beautiful
Wildcat
The Brighton Strangler
Tennessee Johnson
Action in the North Atlantic
The Woman in the Window
Let Us Live
That Hamilton Woman
Tom Brown’s School Days
The Man Who Found Himself
They Made Her a Spy
Northern Pursuit
Three Strangers
Crashing Hollywood
Border Cafe
The Sea Hawk
Three Girls About Town
Mary of Scotland
The Earl of Chicago
The Woman I Love
Out of the Fog
Meet the Missus
Vivacious Lady
Appointment in Berlin
Orchestra Wives
She’s Got Everything
Jane Eyre
Rulers of the Sea
Charlie McCarthy, Detective
Double Danger
The White Cliffs of Dover
Confessions of a Nazi Spy
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
That Girl from Paris
The Little Minister
Sons of Liberty
Lord Jeff
The Blue Bird
Condemned Women
Wise Girl
If I Were King
Parnell
Super-Sleuth
Mrs. Miniver
All That Money Can Buy
Bachelor Mother
Career Timeline
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1945
The House of Fear
Angus (uncredited)
Kitty
McNab (uncredited)
The Brighton Strangler
Vacuuming Bellboy (Uncredited)
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Werner (uncredited)
1944
Dangerous Passage
Dawson - Steward
The Woman in the Window
Garage Man (uncredited)
The White Cliffs of Dover
Billings (uncredited)
1943
The Spider Woman
Radlik
The Ghost Ship
Blind Beggar
Coney Island
Billy
Calling Dr. Death
Bill, the Watchman
Action in the North Atlantic
McGonigle (uncredited)
Northern Pursuit
Angus McBain
Appointment in Berlin
Smitty - News Vendor (uncredited)
Jane Eyre
Footman
1942
Cat People
This Above All
Bus Conductor
The Undying Monster
Will the Groundsman (uncredited)
Life Begins at Eight-Thirty
Santa Claus
Roxie Hart
Bar Client #1 (uncredited)
A Date with the Falcon
Waldo Sampsom / Herman Sampson (uncredited)
Wildcat
Joseph D. Campbell
Tennessee Johnson
Sam Andrews
Orchestra Wives
Henry Fink
Mrs. Miniver
Joe (uncredited)
1941
Shining Victory
Jeweler
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Tripped Waiter (uncredited)
That Hamilton Woman
Ship's Minister (uncredited)
Three Girls About Town
Samuel, potential casket customer
Out of the Fog
All That Money Can Buy
Eli Higgins (uncredited)
1940
Stranger on the Third Floor
Briggs' Defense Attorney
Phantom Raiders
Andy MacMillan
Abe Lincoln in Illinois
Trum Cogdall
Golden Gloves
MacDonald - Editor
And One Was Beautiful
Michael
Tom Brown’s School Days
Old Thomas
The Sea Hawk
Chartmaker
The Earl of Chicago
Fingal's Son (uncredited)
The Blue Bird
Groom (uncredited)
1939
Let Us Live
Bookkeeper Juror (uncredited)
They Made Her a Spy
Canby
Rulers of the Sea
Foreman
Charlie McCarthy, Detective
Bounds
Confessions of a Nazi Spy
McGregor - Scottish Postman (uncredited)
Sons of Liberty
Angus (uncredited)
Bachelor Mother
Store Watchman (uncredited)
1938
Crashing Hollywood
Movie Studio Receptionist
Vivacious Lady
Joseph
Double Danger
Bald Theron Servant
Lord Jeff
Gardener
Condemned Women
Counterman on Ship
If I Were King
Spy (uncredited)
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