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Acting
John Cairney
John Cairney is best known for The Avengers, The Persuaders!, Elizabeth R and Armchair Theatre. John Cairney was born on February 16, 1930. John Cairney died on September 6, 2023 at the age of 93.
- Born
- February 16, 1930
- Place of birth
- Glasgow, Scotland, UK
- Died
- September 6, 2023 (93 years old)
Biography
John Cairney (16 February 1930 – 6 September 2023) was a Scottish stage, film and television actor who found fame through his one-man shows on Robert Burns, Robert Louis Stevenson, Robert Service, Charles Rennie Mackintosh and William McGonagall.
Known for
Filmography
- 1974Churchill's PeopleSteward of Scotland
- 1973Scotch on the RocksJohn Mackie
- 1971Elizabeth RSir James Melville
- 1971The Persuaders!Jenkins Brothers
- 1969ITV Saturday Night TheatreRobert Burns
- 1967ITV PlayhouseJohn
- 1966This Man Craig
- 1965Gideon's WayCaptain Robbie McGregor
- 1961The AvengersFirth
- 1960Target LunaIan Murray
- 1959Interpol CallingLt. Gupta
- 1956Armchair TheatreGilchrist
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has John Cairney been in?
John Cairney is best known for The Avengers, The Persuaders!, Elizabeth R and Armchair Theatre.
When was John Cairney born?
John Cairney was born on February 16, 1930. (Glasgow, Scotland, UK)
How old is John Cairney?
John Cairney died on September 6, 2023 at the age of 93.
Updated: October 30, 2026 ·