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John Dair (3 March 1933 – 25 November 2005) was a Scottish actor who was best known for his role as Harry Grout’s bodyguard "Crusher" in the sitcom Porridge and as Charlie Dawson in the drama Our Friends in the North. Although born in Dundee, Scotland, Dair was a resident of London, England, for many years. He drove mobile cranes and bulldozers on building sites and then worked as a singer, until he was offered the part in Porridge whilst performing at the Lyceum Theatre, London. He appeared in one of the most memorable scenes in the sitcom in which his character displays a "sense of humour …
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- Batman (1989) as Ricorso
- Porridge (1974) as Crusher
- The Detectives (1993) as Masseur
- Our Friends in the North (1996) as Charlie Dawson
- Jack the Ripper (1988) as Isenschmid
- Filthy Rich & Catflap (1987) as BBC barman
- Yellowbeard (1983) as Big John
- Loch Ness (1996) as Macleash
- The Squad (1980) as Café Owner
- Hear My Song (1991) as Derek
- Chicago Joe and the Showgirl (1990) as John
- Captain Jack (1999) as 1st Quaker Man
- Porridge (1979) as Samson
- Mr. Corbett's Ghost (1987) Cast
- Sharon and Elsie (1984) as Mick Wainwright
- Sweet Nothing (1990) as Fat Man
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Most-watched John Dair films currently: Batman (1989), Yellowbeard (1983), Loch Ness (1996), Hear My Song (1991), Chicago Joe and the Showgirl (1990).
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Selected TV credits: Porridge (1974), The Detectives (1993), Our Friends in the North (1996), Jack the Ripper (1988), Filthy Rich & Catflap (1987).
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