Actor
John Dair
March 3, 1933 · Dundee, Scotland, UK
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.
Although born in Dundee, Scotland, Dair was a resident of London, England, for many years.
Notable work
Often works with
Peter Vaughan
3 titles together
Porridge, Porridge, Our Friends in the North
William Hootkins
2 titles together
Batman, Hear My Song
Nigel Planer
2 titles together
Yellowbeard, Filthy Rich & Catflap
Keith Allen
2 titles together
Loch Ness, Chicago Joe and the Showgirl
Nick Brimble
2 titles together
Loch Ness, The Detectives
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
2 titles together
Jack the Ripper, Chicago Joe and the Showgirl
