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
Captain Jack (1999) — 1st Quaker ManLoch Ness (1996) — MacleashOur Friends in the North (1996) — Charlie DawsonThe Detectives (1993) — MasseurHear My Song (1991) — DerekChicago Joe and the Showgirl (1990) — JohnSweet Nothing (1990) — Fat ManBatman (1989) — RicorsoJack the Ripper (1988) — IsenschmidFilthy Rich & Catflap (1987) — BBC barmanMr. Corbett's Ghost (1987)Sharon and Elsie (1984) — Mick WainwrightYellowbeard (1983) — Big JohnThe Squad (1980) — Café OwnerPorridge (1979) — SamsonPorridge (1974) — Crusher