Roddy McMillan

Roddy McMillan was an American actor known for his roles in ‘Chato’s Land’, ‘The Gorbals Story’, and ‘The Battle of the Sexes’. He was born on March 23, 1923, in Glasgow, Scotland, and passed away on July 9, 1979, in the same city.

Personal and Family Life

Roddy McMillan was married to Jean Bell until his death. They had two children named Sine and Norma. Before his acting career, he worked as an engineer and studied drama for three years at Glasgow Unity Theatre.

Career Highlights

McMillan’s prominent stage debut came with ‘The Gorbals Story’ in London’s West End. He later spent several years performing at the Glasgow Citizens Theatre and appeared on television and in various films, including ‘Morning Departure’ and ‘The Bridal Path’. He was also known for his portrayal of short-tempered characters.

Death and Legacy

Roddy McMillan died of a heart attack on July 9, 1979, in Glasgow, Scotland. He left behind a legacy of diverse performances in theatre, film, and television. His work continues to be appreciated by audiences today.

Filmography

Title	Release Date	Character
Chato’s Land	1972-05-25	Gavin Malechie
Ring of Bright Water	1969-06-18	Bus driver
Cat & Mouse	1958-08-01	Mr. Pomeroy
The Battle of the Sexes	1960-02-25	Macleod
A Prize of Arms	1962-12-11	Sergeant McVie
The Gorbals Story	1950-01-31	Hector
The ‘Maggie’	1954-02-25	Inverkerran Driver
Sweeney 2	1978-03-30	Colly
Matchfit	1976-02-08	Billy Marshall
Morning Departure	1950-02-21	Leading Seaman Andrews
Laxdale Hall	1953-04-01	Willie John Watt
The Amorous Prawn	1962-11-26	Pvt. McTavish
The Bevellers	1974-11-21	Bob Darnley
Willie Rough	1976-03-09	Jake
The Mouse on the Moon	1963-05-07	Benter
The Big Day	1960-07-01	Bob
A Killer With Two Faces	1974-12-03	Inspector Fillory
Snowball	1960-01-01	Bus Driver
Orkney	1971-05-13	Snoddy
The Bridal Path	1959-08-05	Murdo
Male of the Species	1969-01-03	Billy
The Boy Who Wanted Peace	1970-02-25	Stranger
The Trouble with Our Ivy	1961-11-19	Joe Muggins – Fireman
The Cromarty Bridge	1979-01-01	Narrator
Health of a City	1965-01-01	Narrator
Keep Your Eye on Paisley	1975-01-01	Narrator
Justice Is a Woman	1969-07-14	Mr. Miller
Girl on the M1	1971-09-21	Alec
The Dumb Waiter	1961-08-10	Gus
The Visitors	1968-01-05
The Patriot Game	1969-10-13	Scot O’Brien
Softly, Softly	1966-01-05
Dr. Finlay’s Casebook	1962-08-16	Mr Strachan
Hazell	1978-01-16
Shirley’s World	1972-04-07
No Hiding Place	1959-09-16
The Vital Spark	1966-01-28
The View from Daniel Pike	1971-11-25
Mystery and Imagination	1966-01-29
Suspense	1962-04-30
Thriller	1973-04-14	Inspector Fillory
The Borderers	1968-12-31	Cocklaws
The Expert	1968-07-05	Ernst Farago