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Andrew Keir - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 03, 1926 |
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| Died | October 05, 1997 (age 71) |
| Birthplace | Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Andrew Keir's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Starring in Hammer Horror films, notably 'Quatermass and the Pit' (1967) and 'Dracula: Prince of Darkness' (1966). |
Intro
Andrew Keir was a Scottish actor best known for his roles in classic British film and television, particularly in Hammer Horror films. Over a career spanning more than five decades, he gained acclaim for his powerful screen presence in both period dramas and horror films.
Early Life & Background
Andrew Keir was born Andrew Buggy in Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland, into a mining family. He worked as a miner before pursuing acting, beginning on radio and moving to film and television after World War II.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Professor Bernard Quatermass in 'Quatermass and the Pit' (1967).
- Played Father Sandor in 'Dracula: Prince of Darkness' (1966).
- Appeared in 'Daleks' Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D.' (1966).
- Had recurring roles in British TV series including 'Casualty' and 'Taggart'.
- Worked extensively with Hammer Film Productions.
Trivia
- His birth name was Andrew Buggy; he adopted the stage name Keir after his maternal grandfather.
- Andrew Keir's daughter, Julie Smith, is also an actress.
- He started his working life as a coal miner before turning to acting.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Andrew Keir born?
Andrew Keir was born the 3 April 1926.
Where is Andrew Keir from?
Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.
On His Birth-Day
About April 3rd, 1926, in brief:
- Historical events: Virgil Ivan "Gus" Grissom, an American astronaut and pilot, was born on April 3, 1926, in Mitchell, Indiana. He became the second American to fly in space and was a member of the original Mercury Seven astronauts.
- Day of the week: April 3rd, 1926 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Miami by Al Jolson
- Popular movie: The Son of the Sheik directed by George Fitzmaurice
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