Lee Crawford was an American actor known for his roles in “Suspicious Circumstances,” “Howards’ Way,” and “Z Cars.” Born Harold Lewis Crawford on November 15, 1936, in London, he made significant contributions to television and theatre over his career.
Personal and Family Life
Lee Crawford was born into a family of immigrants from Germany and Romania. He was the oldest of three siblings, with a sister named Laura and a brother named Jeffrey. After leaving school at 16, he attended drama school and embarked on an acting career in Hollywood. He was married twice; first to Lydia Keyes, with whom he had two children, Matthew and Adam, and later to Diana Hobson.
Career
Crawford’s career included various roles in television and theatre. He worked on the original series of “The Saint” alongside Roger Moore and spent two years at the Royal Shakespeare Company. However, after his notable early roles, he worked intermittently in the industry for around 35 years.
Death and Legacy
Lee Crawford passed away on June 15, 2007, in Berkshire, England, due to complications from a brain tumor resulting from lung cancer. His contributions to acting and theatre have left a lasting legacy, remembered by his family and peers in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| In Suspicious Circumstances | 1993 | Psychiatrist (segment: Falling Starr) |
| Howards’ Way | 1990 | Signor Cadorna |
| Little Shop of Horrors | 1986 | Shop Customer (uncredited) |
| Adventures of a Taxi Driver | 1976 | First Kidnapper |
| Z Cars | 1975 | Grigor |
| Storyboard | 1961 | Night Porter |
| The Watching Cat | 1961 | Party Guest |
| Armchair Theatre | 1960 | Page Boy |
| Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans | 1957 | Negus |
| Folio | 1957 | – |
| Encounter | 1957 | – |
| Quatermass II | 1955 | Worker with Bazooka (uncredited) |