- Died during the filming of the Blake's 7 (1978) episode Hostage (1979), in which he was to have played the role of Ushton. After his death, John Abineri was cast in the rôle and the scenes that Lamont filmed were reshot.
- Burly Scots character actor of stage and screen. Particularly effective in epics and swashbucklers, often in snarling or menacing roles. At his best in Quentin Durward (1955) as the black-hooded robber of the Ardennes, in The Devil-Ship Pirates (1964), and as the Alien-affected drill operator Sladden in Five Million Years to Earth (1967).
- Born in Portugal, but raised in Scotland.
- Trained at RADA he made his film debut in 'The Woman in Question' in 1949 bringing him to the attention of French director Jean Renoir.
- However, his range as an actor is revealed by his memorable performance as the Viceroy, opposite Anna Magnani as the actress, in The Golden Coach (1952), Jean Renoir's magical film about the interaction of performance, life and art .
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