Archie Duncan was an American actor, recognized for his roles in The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955), Sherlock Holmes (1954), and Saint Joan (1957). Born on May 26, 1914, in Glasgow, Scotland, UK, he passed away on July 24, 1979, in Waltham Forest, London, England, UK.
Personal and Family Life
Archie Duncan was the son of a sergeant-major in the British Army. Before starting his acting career, he worked as a shipyard welder. He began acting at the Unity Theatre and the Citizens Theatre Company in Glasgow before moving to the London stage in 1947.
Career Highlights
Duncan gained significant recognition for his recurring roles as Inspector Lestrade in the television series Sherlock Holmes and Little John in The Adventures of Robin Hood. He demonstrated bravery during filming, earning a Queen’s Award for Bravery after saving a group of spectators from a runaway horse, which resulted in an injury that sidelined him for several episodes.
Death and Legacy
Archie Duncan passed away on July 24, 1979, in London, England. His performances, particularly in classic television series and films, have left a lasting impact on audiences. Even after his death, he is remembered for his contributions to theater and television.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Roy, The Highland Rogue | 1953-10-26 | Dugal MacGregor |
| Ring of Bright Water | 1969-06-18 | Road mender |
| Saint Joan | 1957-05-08 | Robert de Baudricourt |
| Postman’s Knock | 1962-02-22 | Inspector |
| Green Grow the Rushes | 1951-11-06 | Constable Pettigrew |
| Robin Hood: The Movie | 1955-11-21 | Little John |
| The Brave Don’t Cry | 1952-08-01 | Walter Hardie |
| Tess of the Storm Country | 1960-12-08 | Hamish MacLean |
| What a Whopper | 1961-10-17 | MacDonald |
| Lancelot and Guinevere | 1963-06-02 | Sir Lamorak |
| The Bad Lord Byron | 1949-04-18 | John Murray |
| The Boy and the Pirates | 1960-04-13 | Scoggins |
| Trouble in the Glen | 1954-06-15 | Nolly Dukes |
| The Wilby Conspiracy | 1975-02-01 | Gordon |
| Circle of Danger | 1951-04-17 | Angus |
| Street Corner | 1953-03-17 | Chief Inspector |
| Home at Seven | 1952-03-16 | Station Sergeant (uncredited) |
| John Paul Jones | 1959-06-16 | Duncan MacBean |
| X the Unknown | 1956-09-21 | Sgt. Yeardye |
| The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men | 1952-05-26 | Red Gill |
| The Mouse on the Moon | 1963-05-07 | U.S.A.F. General |
| Laxdale Hall | 1953-04-01 | Police Sergeant |
| The Last Page | 1952-01-25 | Police Constable |
| Harry Black and the Tiger | 1958-07-22 | Woolsey |
| The Horror of It All | 1964-08-19 | Muldoon Marley |
| Counterspy | 1953-07-27 | Jim Fenton |
| The Man Outside | 1967-08-24 | Supt. Barnes |
| The Gorbals Story | 1950-01-31 | Bull |
| Castle in the Air | 1952-06-01 | Constable |
| The Adventures of Robin Hood | 1955-09-26 | Little John |
| The Alaskans | 1959-10-04 | – |
| Johnny Ringo | 1959-10-02 | Keating |
| Sherlock Holmes | 1954-10-18 | – |
| Orlando | 1965-04-13 | – |
| Black Saddle | 1959-01-10 | Pat Cudahy |
| Mystery and Imagination | 1966-01-29 | – |
| Sherlock Holmes | 1954-10-18 | Inspector Lestrade |