Doug McGrath
Doug McGrath (born April 13, 1935) is a Canadian actor whose most notable role was that of "Peter" in the acclaimed Canadian film Goin' Down the Road (1970) and its sequel Down the Road Again (2011).[1] He also played in acclaimed Canadian films Wedding in White (1972), The Hard Part Begins (1973), the original Black Christmas (1974), Russian Roulette (1975) and Coming Out Alive (1980). He had a supporting role as a gym teacher in the cult comedy Porky's (1981), and also played roles in The Escape Artist (1982), Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983), the Australian comedy The Return of Captain Invincible (1983), Always (1989) and Ghosts of Mars (2001).
Doug McGrath | |
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Born | Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada | April 13, 1935
Nationality | Canadian |
Years active | 1970–2011 |
During McGrath's acting time in the U.S. he also appeared in several films alongside Clint Eastwood, including The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976), The Gauntlet (1977), Bronco Billy (1980) and Pale Rider (1985).
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1970 | Goin' Down the Road | Peter | |
1972 | The Rowdyman | Pat | |
1972 | Wedding in White | Billy | |
1973 | The Hard Part Begins | Al Dawson | |
1974 | Black Christmas | Sargeant Nash | |
1975 | Russian Roulette | Lars | |
1976 | The Outlaw Josey Wales | Lige | |
1976 | Cat Murkil and the Silks | Detective Lambert | |
1977 | The Gauntlet | Bookie | |
1980 | Bronco Billy | Lt. Wiecker | |
1980 | Coming Out Alive | Kirkwood | |
1981 | Porky's | Coach Warren | |
1982 | The Escape Artist | Photographer | |
1983 | Twilight Zone: The Movie | Larry | (segment "Time Out") |
1983 | The Return of Captain Invincible | Hitler | |
1985 | Pale Rider | Spider Conway | |
1989 | Cold Front | Jackie Clearly | |
1989 | Always | Bus Driver | |
1991 | The Rocketeer | Reporter #3 | |
1993 | Quick | Motel Deskman | |
2001 | Ghosts of Mars | Benchley | |
2004 | My Brother's Keeper | Mr. King | |
2011 | Down the Road Again | Pete McGraw |
References
- "Actor McGrath reflects on the road behind him". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 29 March 2017.