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James Philip Laurenson (17 February 1940 – 18 April 2024) was a New Zealand stage and screen actor, based in the UK.
Actor: Boney. James Laurenson was born on the north Island of New Zealand, the son of an amateur actor. James studied at Canterbury University College in Christchurch where he made his theatrical debut in the title role of Hamlet under the direction of mystery author Dame Ngaio Marsh.
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- Marton, New Zealand
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- Frome, Somerset, England
May 10, 2024 · A CORONATION Street star has died aged 84 after a stellar five-decade career - including a TV-first gay kiss scene with Ian McKellen. James Laurenson, who moved to Britain from his native New ...
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Having established his credentials as a Shakespearean actor, Laurenson rejoined the RSC in the seventies, his many roles including Charles the Dauphin in Henry VI, Cassio in Othello and Orlando in As You Like it.
- February 17, 1940
- April 18, 2024
May 10, 2024 · The actor, who was born in New Zealand but moved to the U.K. in the mid-1960s, starred as Doctor Weir in the Netflix series about the British royal family and his agent has confirmed his...
May 10, 2024 · James Laurenson, the British actor whose 50-year career included roles in Coronation Street, Midsomer Murders and The Crown, had died. He was 84. His death was reported by multiple UK news...
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May 13, 2024 · Prolific actor James Laurenson, who played Doctor Weir in the royal period drama The Crown, has died. He was 84. His passing was reported by multiple U.K. news outlets on Friday, May 10. A...
