Ian McCulloch (actor) explained

Ian McCulloch
Birth Place:Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Years Active:1967–present
Relatives:James McCulloch (brother)

Ian McCulloch is a Scottish actor of stage, film, and television.[1]

McCulloch is well known for his role as Greg Preston in the post-apocalyptic television series Survivors (1975–1977)[2] and for his work in European genre cinema.[2]

Career

McCulloch debuted in the second episode, "Genesis", of Survivors and went on to appear regularly throughout the series. He also starred in the Italian horror films Zombie Flesh Eaters also known as Zombi II (1979) by Lucio Fulci,[1] Zombi Holocaust[2] (1980) by Marino Girolami, and Contamination[2] (1980) by Luigi Cozzi. Zombie Flesh Eaters was originally banned in the United Kingdom as part of the 1980s campaign against "video nasties".[2] McCulloch stated that he did not see the film in its entirety, or on a big screen, until years later.[2]

Over the years, McCulloch has had supporting roles in studio films like Where Eagles Dare[2] (1968) with Richard Burton[2] and Clint Eastwood,[2] and Cromwell[2] (1970) with Alec Guinness and Richard Harris.[2] In addition, he has appeared in successful independent films, most notably The Ghoul (1975) with Peter Cushing and John Hurt.

McCulloch has also guest starred in many TV series, including: Manhunt (1969); Colditz (1974), as the mysterious Larry Page in "Odd Man In"; Secret Army (1977); Return of the Saint (1978); Hammer House of Horror (1980); The Professionals (1980), episode "Mixed Doubles", in which he played the physical fitness and close quarters combat instructor of Bodie and Doyle; and the Doctor Who serial Warriors of the Deep (1984).[1]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013Charles Leeson
1994The Tales of Para HandyLaird Fergusson1 Episode
1991City LightsDr. Shepherd1 Episode "The Haunting of Willie Melvin"
1991Agatha Christie's PoirotJonathan Maltravers1 Episode "The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor"
1990TaggartDonald Gillan / Donald Martin2 Episodes (1985, 1990)
1989Children's WardDr. McKeown12 Episodes
1988BrooksideMorrison2 Episodes
1985BergeracWalt Mitchell1 Episode
1985Dempsey and MakepeaceArchie McAllister1 Episode
1984Doctor WhoNilson4 Episodes "Warriors of the Deep", parts 1–4
1982MoonlightingBoss Lookalike
1981DiamondsBarry Coleman12 Episodes
1980The ProfessionalsMacklin1 Episode "Mixed Doubles"
1980LadykillersJohn Inglis1 Episode
1980ContaminationCmdr. Ian Hubbard
1980Hammer House of HorrorDr. Charles Henderson1 Episode "Witching Time"
1980Doctor Butcher, M.D.Dr. Peter ChandlerAlternate Titles: Zombi Holocaust, Zombie 3
1984Take The High RoadDerek ConwaySeveral episodes
1979ZombiePeter WestAlternate titles: Zombi 2, Zombie Flesh Eaters
1979Running BlindJack Case2 Episodes
1978Return of the SaintInspector Stone1 Episode "The Arrangement"
1977Secret ArmyMalaud1 Episode "Child's Play"
1975–1977SurvivorsGreg Preston26 Episodes (1975–77); Writer 3 Episodes
1975The GhoulGeoffrey
1975The Nearly ManPeter Richards4 Episodes
1974Sutherland's Law1 Episode
1974The Aweful Mr. GoodallHenry Mullard1 Episode
1974ColditzLarry Page1 Episode "Odd Man In"
1974Soft Beds, Hard BattlesColonel Braun
1973Crown CourtThe Rev. Frank Warrender3 Episodes
1971I, MonsterMan at Bar
1971The Search for the NileCapt. James Grant3 Episodes
1970MenaceCroxley1 Episode "The Innocent"
1970Dr. Finlay's CasebookWillie / Andie Watson2 Episodes (1968, 1970)
1970CromwellJohn Hampden
1970ManhuntDavid Mainwaring2 Episodes
1969The BorderersRobin Graham5 Episodes (1968-9)
1968Where Eagles DareGerman Officer
1968The Flight of the HeronEwen Cameron2 Episodes
1967Man in a SuitcaseKemp1 Episode "Sweet Sue"
1967It!Detective Wayne
1967The Revenue MenMajor Cross1 Episode "Deadly Cargo"

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ian McCulloch. https://web.archive.org/web/20160305100631/http://www.nytimes.com/movies/person/1001529/Ian-McCulloch. dead. 2016-03-05. Movies & TV Dept.. The New York Times. 2016.
  2. News: Zombies, Clint Eastwood and the local actor who is a horror icon. 18 January 2010. News & Star.