John Dair

Actor · born 3 March 1933 · Dundee, Scotland, UK

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.

Where to start: Batman (1989).

As actor 8

Captain Jack

1999 · 5.5/10

New

Loch Ness

1996 · 5.7/10

Snoozefest

Hear My Song

1991 · 5.8/10

New

Chicago Joe and the Showgirl

1990 · 5.1/10

New

Batman

1989 · 7.2/10

Worth the Hype

Mister Corbett's Ghost

1987 · 6.2/10

New

Yellowbeard

1983 · 5.6/10

Snoozefest

Porridge

1979 · 6.8/10

Popcorn Flick

TV shows 2

Our Friends in the North

TV · 1996 · 7.8/10

New

Jack the Ripper

TV · 1988 · 7.0/10

Worth the Hype

Frequently asked questions

What is the best John Dair movie?

By viewer score, Batman (1989) at 7.2/10.

What are John Dair’s most popular movies?

Batman, Yellowbeard, Loch Ness.

How many movies has John Dair made?

8 films on TMDB, 8 as actor.