Norman MacOwan was an American actor known for his roles in Kidnapped, The City of the Dead, and BBC Sunday-Night Theatre. He was a Scottish character actor who made significant contributions to both stage and screen.
Personal and Family Life
Norman MacOwan was born on January 2, 1877, in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland. He married actress Violet [Ellen] Stephenson, and they had two children together. His parents were James M. MacOwan and Grace Pullar.
Death and Legacy
Norman MacOwan passed away on December 31, 1961, in Hastings, East Sussex, England. His work as a character actor and playwright left a lasting impact in the entertainment industry. He is remembered for his roles in classic films and television programs.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Tread Softly Stranger | 1958-08-15 | Danny |
| Kidnapped | 1960-02-24 | Tinker |
| Valley of the Eagles | 1951-09-26 | McTavis, ferry pilot |
| The Dark Light | 1951-04-23 | Rigby |
| Help Yourself | 1950-02-15 | Elderly Husband |
| Around the World in Eighty Days | 1956-10-17 | Reform Club Member (uncredited) |
| X the Unknown | 1956-09-21 | Old Tom |
| Whisky Galore! | 1949-06-16 | Captain MacPhee |
| Where There’s a Will | 1955-03-01 | Cagey |
| Footsteps in the Fog | 1955-09-14 | Grimes (as Norman Macowan) |
| Heart of a Child | 1958-04-30 | Heiss |
| The City of the Dead | 1960-09-09 | Rev. Russell |
| Laxdale Hall | 1953-04-01 | Old Villager |
| The Battle of the Sexes | 1960-02-25 | Jock Munro |
| Action of the Tiger | 1957-08-22 | Trifon’s Father |
| Castle in the Air | 1952-06-01 | Pettigrew |
| The Adventures of William Tell | 1958-09-15 | Andreas |