Doug McGrath explained

Doug McGrath
Birth Date:13 April 1935
Birth Place:Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Yearsactive:1970–2011

Doug McGrath (born April 13, 1935) is a Canadian actor whose most notable role was that of "Peter" in the acclaimed Canadian film Goin' Down the Road (1970) and its sequel Down the Road Again (2011).[1] He also played in acclaimed Canadian films Wedding in White (1972), The Hard Part Begins (1973), the original Black Christmas (1974), Russian Roulette (1975) and Coming Out Alive (1980). He had a supporting role as a gym teacher in the cult comedy Porky's (1981), and also played roles in The Escape Artist (1982), (1983), the Australian comedy The Return of Captain Invincible (1983), Always (1989) and Ghosts of Mars (2001).

During McGrath's acting time in the U.S. he also appeared in several films alongside Clint Eastwood, including The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976), The Gauntlet (1977), Bronco Billy (1980) and Pale Rider (1985).

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1970 Goin' Down the Road Peter McGraw
1972The Rowdyman Pat
1972Wedding in White Billy
1973The Hard Part Begins Al Dawson
1974Black Christmas Sergeant Nash
1975Russian Roulette Lars
1976The Outlaw Josey Wales Lige
1976Cat Murkil and the Silks Detective Lambert
1977The Gauntlet Bookie
1980Bronco Billy Lieutenant Wiecker
1980Coming Out Alive Kirkwood
1981Porky's Coach Fred Warren
1982The Escape Artist The Photographer
1983 Larry (segment "Time Out")
1983The Return of Captain Invincible
1985Pale Rider "Spider" Conway
1989Cold Front Jackie Clearly
1989Always Bus Driver
1991The Rocketeer Reporter #3
1993Quick Motel Deskman
2001Ghosts of Mars Benchley
2004My Brother's Keeper Mr. King
2011Down the Road Again Pete McGraw

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Actor McGrath reflects on the road behind him . The Globe and Mail. March 29, 2017. en-ca.