- Born
- Died
- Birth nameLawrence Johnson
- Height5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
- The British character actor Laurence Naismith was a Merchant Marine seaman before becoming an actor. He made his London stage debut in 1927 in the chorus of the musical "Oh, Boy." Three years later, he joined the Bristol Repertory and remained with them until the outbreak of World War II. After serving nine years in the Royal Artillery (with the final rank of Acting Battery Commander), Naismith returned to the stage and also made his film debut. His seafaring background came in handy in a number of film roles, including the steamboat captain in Mogambo (1953), Dr. Hawkins in Boy on a Dolphin (1957), the captain of the Titanic in A Night to Remember (1958), and the First Sea Lord in Sink the Bismarck! (1960). Naismith also made numerous television appearances, including the recurring roles of Judge Fulton on The Persuaders! (1971) and Father Harris on Oh, Father! (1973).
- IMDb mini biography by: Lyn Hammond
- SpouseChristine Bocca(1939 - March 19, 1985) (her death, 1 child)
- RelativesWoody Naismith(Grandchild)
- After retiring from acting, he opened a pub called the Rowbarge in a small west Berkshire village. Years later after the death of his loving wife he moved to Australia to live with his son.
- Was a qualified Judo instructor
- Had earned two Black Belts in Judo and Karate.
- Final years in a nursing home in Southport, QLD.
- He owned a pub near Newbury which he ran when he was still acting in England.
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