James Laurenson

Movie Actor

Birthday February 17, 1940

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace New Zealand

Age 84 years old

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About

He starred as Pink's Dad in the 1982 film, Pink Floyd—The Wall, and won a Logie Award for Best Individual Performance. His other credits include Assault, The Dead of Jericho and Minsomer Muders: Beyond the Grave.

Before Fame

In the 1960s, he moved to the U.K. and made his debut with an uncredited role in a production of Women in Love.

Trivia

He won a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.

Family Life

He was raised in Marton, the North Island part of New Zealand.

Associated With

He played roles in Richard II and Hamlet, which were writen by William Shakespeare.