John Dair
Actor
Born Mar 3, 1933 · Dundee, Scotland, UK
Active 1974–2005
John Dair (3 March 1933 – 25 November 2005) was a Scottish actor who was best known for his role as Harry Grout’s bodyguard "Crusher" in the sitcom Porridge and as Charlie Dawson in the drama Our Friends in the North.
Filmography
Batman (1989) — RicorsoJack the Ripper (1988) — IsenschmidPorridge (1974) — CrusherYellowbeard (1983) — Big JohnLoch Ness (1996) — MacleashOur Friends in the North (1996) — Charlie DawsonPorridge (1979) — SamsonFilthy Rich & Catflap (1987) — BBC barmanThe Detectives (1993) — MasseurHear My Song (1991) — DerekThe Squad (1980) — Café OwnerSharon and Elsie (1984) — Mick WainwrightChicago Joe and the Showgirl (1990) — JohnMr. Corbett's Ghost (1987)Captain Jack (1999) — 1st Quaker ManSweet Nothing (1990) — Fat Man