Christopher Casson
Irish actor (1912-1996) · United Kingdom · On the map · Actors · Died at 84
Christopher T. Casson was an English-born actor who became a citizen of Ireland in 1946. His work included stage, screen, radio and television roles. His portrayal of a Church of Ireland canon in the long-running series The Riordans made him known nationwide.
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1996Died9 July 19961995
KidnappedFilm, Rev. Campbell1991
The TreatyFilm, Lord French1983AttractaFilm, Mr. Jameson
Educating RitaFilm, 1983Professor1981
Autumn SunshineFilm, Canon Moran1980
The Sleep of DeathFilm, Sir Philip Terence1974
PlayhouseSeries, Canon Moran
ZardozFilm, 1974Old Scientist1967
The Vengeance of Fu ManchuFilm1962
The Devil's AgentFilm, Headmaster (uncredited)1961
Johnny NobodyFilm, Father Bernard1960
The Siege of Sidney StreetFilm, Police Commissioner1959
Shake Hands with the DevilFilm, Brigadier1955
Captain LightfootFilm, Lord Clonmell1912Born20 March 1912
KidnappedFilm, Rev. Campbell1991The TreatyFilm, Lord French1983AttractaFilm, Mr. JamesonEducating RitaFilm, 1983Professor1981Autumn SunshineFilm, Canon Moran1980The Sleep of DeathFilm, Sir Philip Terence1974PlayhouseSeries, Canon MoranZardozFilm, 1974Old Scientist1967The Vengeance of Fu ManchuFilm1962The Devil's AgentFilm, Headmaster (uncredited)1961Johnny NobodyFilm, Father Bernard1960The Siege of Sidney StreetFilm, Police Commissioner1959Shake Hands with the DevilFilm, Brigadier1955Captain LightfootFilm, Lord Clonmell1912Born20 March 1912People around Christopher
- William Trevor Wrote Autumn Sunshine and Attracta
- Ray McAnally Also in The Sleep of Death (1981)
- T. P. McKenna Also in The Siege of Sidney Street (1960)
Niall MacGinnis Also in Shake Hands with the Devil (1959)
Noel Purcell Also in Shake Hands with the Devil (1959)
Bosco Hogan Also in Zardoz and The Treaty
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Christopher CassonBrothers and sisters
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About this person
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1912 to 1996 · aged 84
