Moultrie Kelsall was an American actor known for his roles in Captain Horatio Hornblower (1951), The Franchise Affair (1951), and Smith (1970). Born on October 24, 1901, in Bearsden, Scotland, UK, he made significant contributions to theatre and television throughout his career. Kelsall passed away on February 12, 1980, in Blair Logie, Scotland, UK.
Personal and Family Life
Moultrie Kelsall was married to Ruby Dun. He also operated a coffee shop in Edinburgh and was deeply engaged in the architectural conservation efforts in Scotland. Before acting, Kelsall had trained as a lawyer but eventually moved into radio and television.
Career and Achievements
As a talented performer, Moultrie Kelsall was a founding member and business manager of the Scottish National Players. He initially started his career as a director at a radio station and later transitioned into television production. Over the years, his work spanned a variety of genres and formats, establishing him as a key figure in Scottish theatre.
Death and Legacy
Moultrie Kelsall died on February 12, 1980, leaving behind a legacy in acting and production. His commitment to the arts and architectural heritage in Scotland is still remembered today. Kelsall’s contributions have inspired many in the field of performing arts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Battle of the Sexes | 1960-02-25 | Graham |
| Light in the Piazza | 1962-02-07 | The Minister |
| Quentin Durward | 1955-09-09 | Lord Malcolm |
| Abandon Ship | 1957-03-12 | Daniel Cane |
| Beyond This Place | 1959-04-28 | Chief Inspector Dale |
| The Inn of the Sixth Happiness | 1958-12-11 | Dr. Robinson |
| The Man Who Never Was | 1956-04-03 | The Father |
| Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. | 1951-04-10 | Lt. Crystal |
| Left Right and Centre | 1959-06-23 | Grimsby Armfield |
| The Franchise Affair | 1951-02-19 | Judge |
| The Birthday Party | 1968-12-09 | Pete Bowles |
| Last Holiday | 1950-05-15 | Sir Robert Kyle |
| The Lavender Hill Mob | 1951-06-28 | Detective Superintendent |
| The ‘Maggie’ | 1954-02-25 | C.S.S. Skipper |
| The Master of Ballantrae | 1953-08-05 | Capt. McCauley (uncredited) |
| North West Frontier | 1959-10-13 | British Correspondent |
| Albert R.N. | 1953-11-23 | Henry |
| The Hour of 13 | 1952-11-21 | Magistrate of Court |
| Now and Forever | 1956-09-10 | Doctor |
| One More Time | 1970-05-01 | Minister |
| The Sea Shall Not Have Them | 1954-06-01 | Wing Commander Dixon |
| Violent Playground | 1958-01-14 | Superintendent |
| The Dark Avenger | 1955-04-15 | Sir Bruce |
| Hell Boats | 1970-03-20 | Vice Admiral Ashurst |
| Johnny on the Run | 1953-06-01 | Mr MacIntyre |
| Greyfriars Bobby | 1961-07-17 | Magistrate |
| Come Away In | 1973-01-01 | |
| George IV’s Edinburgh | 1960-01-01 | Narrator |
| High Treason | 1951-11-13 | |
| A Land Lived In | 1957-01-01 | Narrator |
| Life in the Orkneys | 1957-01-01 | Narrator |
| Some Lapse of Time | 1965-12-06 | Prof. Leach |
| The Persuaders! | 1971-09-17 | |
| The Saint | 1962-10-04 | Fergus Clanraith |
| R3 | 1964-11-20 | |
| Smith (UK) | 1970-03-04 | |
| The Flaxton Boys | 1969-09-21 | Andrew Flaxton |
| The Eagle of the Ninth | 1977-09-04 | Tradul |
| The Saint | 1962-10-04 | Calvin Gray |
| Doomwatch | 1970-02-09 | Alexander Drummond |
| The Persuaders! | 1971-09-17 | Sir Angus |