The imposing Scottish character actor Graham Crowden was one of the most recognizable and reliable British screen actors who worked for over half a century. He was the third of four children of a Scottish Presbyterian classics teacher. His first job was in a tannery in Edinburgh. He joined the Royal Scots Youth Battalion in 1940, but was invalided out after being accidentally shot by his own platoon sergeant. After studies at Edinburgh Academy, he worked for the stage in 1944 as student assistant stage manager at the Memorial Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. This was followed by repertory experience in Dundee, Glasgow, Nottingham and with the Bristol Old Vic. A prolific actor at the Royal Court from the mid-1950's, and later with the Royal Shakespeare Company and 'Laurence Olivier' . He continued to act until shortly before his death.
He was offered the role of the fourth Doctor in the BBC series "Doctor Who" after the departure of Jon Pertwee , but he didnt want to commit himself to one role.
He has performed with the National Theatre.
He is the father of Sarah Crowden.
Has acted in both the Eon James Bond franchise and The Doctor Who franchise.
Considered for the roles of Fallanda Dr.Armstrong and Sir Percy in Lifeforce.
