Alex McCrindle

Alex McCrindle (August 3, 1911 - April 20, 1990) began his acting career in 1937 starring in minor roles in UK Television. From 1946 to 1951 he played the role of Jock Anderson in Dick Barton – Special Agent. In 1951 he starred in his first film in the USA, The House in the Square.

From there his acting career took off. He then did five more films: I Believe in You (1952), The Kidnappers (1953), Trouble in the Glen (1954), Geordie (1955) and Depth Charge (1960). From 1962 to 1974 he went to television acting.

In 1976 he was cast as General Dodonna in the first Star Wars film. He went back to minor roles on TV, including the role of the eccentric veterinarian Ewan Ross on All Creatures Great and Small.

Alex McCrindle is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 26 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Eye of the Needle (1981), Depth Charge (1960), Star Wars (1977), The Saint (1962), All Creatures Great and Small (1978), The Play on One (1988), Dick Turpin (1979), Reilly: Ace of Spies (1983). The recorded credits span 1952 to 1989, including 15 movies and 11 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.