Hugh Fraser

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Hugh Matthew Fraser (born 23 October 1945) is an English actor, theatre director, and author. He has regularly appeared on film and in television and is best known for his portrayal of Captain Hastings in the television series Agatha Christie's Poirot, and his role as the Duke of Wellington (replacing David Troughton) in the Sharpe television series. Fraser has frequently been cast as upper class or aristocratic characters.

Career Overview

Hugh Fraser has 53 screen credits in a career dating back to 1970. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Sharpe Collection with 10 titles. Signature works include 101 Dalmatians, The Haunted Hotel, Murder on the Bluebell Line. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

53

Birth Date

1945-10-23 00:00:00

Birth Place

Westminster, London, England, UK

Known For

• 

  101 Dalmatians
• 

  The Haunted Hotel
• Murder on the Bluebell Line
• 

  Lawrence After Arabia
• 

  The Stars Have Aligned
• 

  Sharpe's Battle

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

• Sharpe Collection (10 titles)
• Sharpe (9 titles)
• The Leader's Way (1 titles)
• 101 Dalmatians (Live-Action) Collection (1 titles)
• Jack Ryan (1 titles)
• The Jack Ryan Collection (1 titles)
• Pink Panther (1 titles)
• The Pink Panther (Original) Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Jason Salkey (2 collaborations)
• Kevin Hudson (2 collaborations)
• Glenn Close (1 collaborations)
• Jeff Daniels (1 collaborations)
• Joely Richardson (1 collaborations)
• Joan Plowright (1 collaborations)
• Hugh Laurie (1 collaborations)
• Mark Williams (1 collaborations)
• John Shrapnel (1 collaborations)
• Tim McInnerny (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (53 credits)

  • The Haunted Hotel

    Tim ("40 Years")

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Agatha Christie: 100 Years of Poirot and Miss Marple

    Self - Lt. Hastings, ITV's Poirot

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • Lawrence After Arabia

    Lord Allenby

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • The Stars Have Aligned

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Crystal Skulls

    John Sr.

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Jackboots on Whitehall

    BBC Newsreader/ Gaston (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Sharpe's Challenge

    Wellington

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • A Very Social Secretary

    Stephen Quinn

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • The Baby Juice Express

    Arthur Burnett CBE

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • New Tricks

    - Home Truths (2004) ... actor actors
    2004
  • Chaos and Cadavers

    Mr Fraser

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Sharpe: The Legend

    Wellington

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Sharpe's Waterloo

    Field Marshal His Grace Arthur Wellesley, The Duke of Wellington

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • 101 Dalmatians

    Frederick

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Sharpe's Mission

    Field Marshal The Most Honorable Arthur Wellesley, The Marquess of Wellington

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Sharpe's Siege

    Field Marshal The Most Honorable Arthur Wellesley, The Marquess of Wellington

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Sharpe's Battle

    Field Marshal The Most Honorable Arthur Wellesley, The Marquess of Wellington

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Sharpe's Gold

    General The Most Honorable Arthur Wellesley, The Marquess of Wellington

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Sharpe's Honour

    General The Most Honorable Arthur Wellesley, The Marquess of Wellington

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Sharpe's Enemy

    General The Most Honorable Arthur Wellesley, The Marquess of Wellington

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Sharpe's Company

    General The Right Honorable Arthur Wellesley, The Earl of Wellington

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Sharpe

    - Sharpe's Honour (1994) ... Lord Wellington actor actors

    - Sharpe's Enemy (1994) ... Lord Wellington actor actors

    - Sharpe's Company (1994) ... Lord Wellington actor actors

    - Sharpe's Challenge (1) (2006) ... actor actors

    - Sharpe's Mission (1996) ... Lord Wellington actor actors
    1993
  • Peak Practice

    - Hearts and Minds () ... Marcus Menzies actor actors

    - Close to Heaven - Part 2 (1999) ... Marcus Menzies actor actors
    1993
  • Patriot Games

    Watkins

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Events at Drimaghleen

    Adrian Harper

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Lorna Doone

    King James II

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Heartland

    Saunders

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Agatha Christie's Poirot

    - Murder in Mesopotamia (2001) ... Captain Arthur Hastings actor actors

    - Evil Under the Sun (2001) ... Captain Arthur Hastings actor actors

    - Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan (1993) ... Captain Arthur Hastings actor actors

    - Dead Man's Mirror (1993) ... Captain Arthur Hastings actor actors

    - The Chocolate Box (1993) ... Captain Arthur Hastings actor actors
    1989
  • Jack the Ripper

    Sir Charles Warren

    actor

    actors

    - Episode 2 (1988) ... Sir Charles Warren actor actors

    - Episode 1 (1988) ... Sir Charles Warren actor actors
    1988
  • Codename: Kyril

    Peter Jackson

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Murder on the Bluebell Line

    Sherlock Holmes

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • The Insurance Man

    Culick

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • The Price

    Richard Lefray

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • Curse of the Pink Panther

    Dr. Arno Stang

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • Taggart

    - Gingerbread (1993) ... actor actors
    1983
  • listen...

    Airline Passenger

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • The Draughtsman's Contract

    Mr. Talmann

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • The Missionary

    Wedding Usher

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • Firefox

    Police Inspector Tortyev

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • The World Cup: A Captain's Tale

    Gordon Knightly

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • Hands

    Geoff

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Hanover Street

    Capt. Harold Lester

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • One Fine Day

    First Man in Lift

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • Tales of the Unexpected

    - Clerical Error (1983) ... Paul Standing actor actors
    1979
  • Edward & Mrs. Simpson

    Anthony Eden

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • Licking Hitler

    Will Langley

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • The Duellists

    Officer

    actor

    actors
    1977
  • The Man in the Iron Mask

    Montfleury

    actor

    actors
    1977
  • The Ritz

    Disc Jockey

    actor

    actors
    1976
  • Early Struggles

    Musician

    actor

    actors
    1976
  • Enemy

    Man with Dog

    actor

    actors
    1976
  • Deviation

    -

    actor

    actors
    1971
  • Play for Today

    - Licking Hitler (1978) ... Will Langley actor actors
    1970