Ian Charleson
Ian Charleson (11 August 1949 – 6 January 1990) was a Scottish actor and singer. He was best known for his starring role as Olympic athlete and missionary Eric Liddell, in the Oscar-winning 1981 movie Chariots of Fire. He was also well known for his role of Rev. Charlie Andrews in the 1982 Oscar-winning movie Gandhi. He was born in Edinburgh.
Charleson died on 6 January 1990 in London from AIDS, aged 40.[1]
Ian Charleson Media
Charleson performed often at the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe from 1967 to 1973.
The National Theatre, where Charleson gave some of his most memorable performances
References
- ↑ 'Chariots of Fire' star Charleson dies of AIDS. 8 January 1990. https://www.upi.com/Archives/1990/01/08/Chariots-of-Fire-star-Charleson-dies-of-AIDS/4387631774800/. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
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