Laurence Naismith Net Worth

Laurence Naismith was a British character actor who began his career in 1927 as a chorus member in a London musical. After joining the Bristol Repertory, he served nine years in the Royal Artillery during World War II. After the war, he returned to the stage and made his film debut. His seafaring background was often used in his roles, such as the steamboat captain in Mogambo (1953), Dr. Hawkins in Boy on a Dolphin (1957), the captain of the Titanic in A Night to Remember (1958), and the First Sea Lord in Sink the Bismarck! (1960). Naismith also had recurring roles on television, such as Judge Fulton on "The Persuaders" (1971) and Father Harris on "Oh Father" (1973).
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Soundtrack
Birth Day December 14, 1908
Birth Place  Thames Ditton, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Age 112 YEARS OLD
Died On 5 June 1992(1992-06-05) (aged 83)\nSouthport, Queensland, Australia
Birth Sign Capricorn
Occupation Actor
Years active 1948–1982

💰 Net worth

Laurence Naismith, a renowned actor and soundtrack artist from the United Kingdom, is projected to have a net worth ranging between $100K and $1M in 2024. With a long and successful career in the entertainment industry, Naismith has established himself as a respected figure. His talent and contribution to various cinematic and musical projects have undoubtedly played a significant role in his financial success. As an esteemed actor and soundtrack artist, Naismith continues to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impact on the industry he is passionate about.

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Biography/Timeline

1908

Naismith was born as Lawrence Johnson in Thames Ditton, Surrey, in 1908. He attended All Saints Choir School, Margaret Street, London and was a chorus member for a 1927 production of the George Gershwin musical Oh, Kay!. He later worked in repertory theatre and ran a repertory company of his own. At the outbreak of the Second World War he joined the British Army where he became an officer in the Royal Artillery.

1954

His film roles included Carrington VC (1954), Richard III (1955), A Night to Remember (1958), Sink the Bismarck! (1960), The World of Suzie Wong (1960, Jason and the Argonauts (1963). He played the non-singing role of Merlin in the 1967 film version of the musical Camelot and appeared in the James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever (1971) as the chairman of the Diamond trading syndicate.

1963

He appeared on Broadway in the Meredith Willson musical Here's Love in 1963, opposite Janis Paige.

1965

In 1965, Naismith played the title role of the Virginia statesman George Mason in the NBC documentary series, Profiles in Courage. william Bakewell played George Wythe in the episode, and Arthur Franz was cast as James Madison. In 1965, Naismith guest-starred as barber Gilly Bright in episode 25, "The Threat" of the ABC military drama, 12 O-Clock High (TV series) and in the ABC action drama, The Fugitive, starring David Janssen. In 1969 he played Don Q Hought in an episode of Bonanza. He played Judge Fulton in the television series The Persuaders! (1971), with Tony Curtis and Roger Moore. He portrayed Emperor of Austria Franz Joseph in the BBC production Fall of Eagles (1974). Naismith played the Prince of Verona in the BBC Television Shakespeare version of Romeo and Juliet. He also appeared in the BBC sitcom Oh Father (1972).