Known For: English actor (1925–2017)
Category: Actors
Occupation: television actor, film actor, theatrical director, stage actor
Country: United Kingdom
City: Royal Tunbridge Wells
Date of Birth: Tuesday, 26 May 1925
Died: 2017-02-06 00:00:00 in Q84
Language English
Alexander Duncan McCowen, was an English actor. He was known for his work in numerous film and stage productions.
BirthPlace | Royal Tunbridge Wells |
Education | Q523926, Q7764635 |
Awards | Q12201477 |
Wikipedia | Alec_McCowen |
McCowen was born in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, the son of Mary (née Walkden), a dancer, and Duncan McCowen, a shopkeeper. He attended The Skinners' School in Tunbridge Wells - he was known as 'Squeaker' McCowan by his friends - and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.