Ian Charleson
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Ian Charleson (11 August 1949 – 6 January 1990) was a Scottish stage and film actor. He is best known internationally for his starring role as Olympic athlete and missionary Eric Liddell, in the Oscar-winning 1981 film Chariots of Fire. He is also well known for his portrayal of Rev. Charlie Andrews in the 1982 Oscar-winning film Gandhi. Charleson was a noted actor on the British stage as well, with critically acclaimed leads in Guys and Dolls, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Fool for Love, and Hamlet, among man…
Known field
Acting
Total Movie Credited
16
Total TV Shows Credited
10
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Birthdate
August 11, 1949
Death Date
January 6o 1990