Howard Marion-Crawford | |
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![]() Crawford in an episode of Sherlock Holmes (1954) | |
Born | Howard Francis Marion-Crawford 17 January 1914 London, England |
Died | 24 November 1969 | (aged 55)
Years active | 1935–1969 |
Spouse(s) | Jeanne Scott-Gunn (div.) Mary Wimbush (1946–1954) |
Children | 2 |
Howard Marion-Crawford (17 January 1914 – 24 November 1969),[1] was an English character actor, best known for his portrayal of Dr. Watson in the 1954 television adaptation of Sherlock Holmes.[2]
In 1948, Marion-Crawford had played Holmes in a radio adaptation of "The Adventure of the Speckled Band", making him one of the few actors to portray both Holmes and Watson.[3] He is also known for his portrayal of Dr. Petrie in a series of five low budget Dr. Fu Manchu films in the 1960s, and playing Paul Temple in the BBC Radio serialisations.[4]
He was the grandson of writer F. Marion Crawford.
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