Laurence Naismith(1908-1992)
- Actor
- Soundtrack
The British character actor Laurence Naismith was a Merchant Marine
seaman before becoming an actor. He made his London stage debut in 1927
in the chorus of the musical "Oh, Boy." Three years later, he joined
the Bristol Repertory and remained with them until the outbreak of
World War II. After serving nine years in the Royal Artillery (with the
final rank of Acting Battery Commander), Naismith returned to the stage
and also made his film debut. His seafaring background came in handy in
a number of film roles, including the steamboat captain in Mogambo (1953), Dr. Hawkins in Boy on a Dolphin (1957), the captain
of the Titanic in A Night to Remember (1958), and the First Sea
Lord in Sink the Bismarck! (1960). Naismith also made numerous
television appearances, including the recurring roles of Judge Fulton
on The Persuaders! (1971) and Father Harris on Oh, Father! (1973).
