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Ian McCulloch
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Ian McCulloch

Known for Yellowstone · Doctor Who · Agatha Christie's Poirot

Ian McCulloch (born 18 November 1939) is a Scottish actor of stage, film, and television. McCulloch is perhaps best known for his role as Greg Preston in the post-apocalyptic 1975–77 TV series Survivors and for his work in European genre cinema. McCulloch debuted in the second episode, "Genesis", of Survivors and went on to appear regularly throughout the series. He also starred in the Italian horror films Zombie Flesh Eaters also…

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Born
Nov 18, 1939
Birthplace
Liverpool, England
Known For
Acting

Biography

Ian McCulloch (born 18 November 1939) is a Scottish actor of stage, film, and television.

McCulloch is perhaps best known for his role as Greg Preston in the post-apocalyptic 1975–77 TV series Survivors and for his work in European genre cinema.

McCulloch debuted in the second episode, "Genesis", of Survivors and went on to appear regularly throughout the series. He also starred in the Italian horror films Zombie Flesh Eaters also known as Zombi II (1979) by Lucio Fulci, Zombi Holocaust (1980) by Marino Girolami, and Contamination (1980) by Luigi Cozzi.

Zombie Flesh Eaters was originally banned in the United Kingdom as part of the 1980s campaign against "video nasties". McCulloch stated that he did not see the film in its entirety, or on a big screen, until years later.

Over the years, McCulloch has had supporting roles in studio films like Where Eagles Dare (1968) with Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood, and Cromwell (1970) with Alec Guinness and Richard Harris. In addition, he has appeared in successful independent films, most notably The Ghoul (1975) with Peter Cushing and John Hurt.

He has also guest starred in many TV series, including: Manhunt (1969); Colditz (1974), as the mysterious Larry Page in "Odd Man In"; Secret Army (1977); Return of the Saint (1978); Hammer House of Horror (1980); The Professionals (1980), episode "Mixed Doubles", in which he played the physical fitness and close quarters combat instructor of Bodie and Doyle; and the Doctor Who serial Warriors of the Deep (1984).

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Known For

Filmography

Movies

It!Detective Wayne
1967
Where Eagles DareGerman Officer (uncredited)
1968
CromwellJohn Hampden
1970
The Man Who Had Power Over WomenRecording Producer (uncredited)
1970
I, MonsterMan at Bar (uncredited)
1971
Soft Beds, Hard BattlesColonel Braun
1974
The GhoulGeoffrey
1975
Running BlindJack Case
1979
Zombie Flesh EatersPeter West
1979
ContaminationCommander Ian Hubbard
1980
Doctor Butcher M.D.Dr. Peter Chandler
1980
MoonlightingBoss Lookalike
1982
The Best of Sex and Violence(archive footage)
1982
Doctor Who: Warriors of the DeepNilson
1984
FantastiCozziCmdr. Ian Hubbard (archive footage)
2016
Chronicles of DepressionDoctor
2026

Television

Dr. Finlay's Casebook2 eps
1962
Doctor WhoNilson · 2 eps
1963
Man in a Suitcase1 eps
1967
The BorderersRobin Graham · 13 eps
1968
ManhuntDavid Mainwaring · 2 eps
1970
M
MenaceCroxley · 1 eps
1970
The Search for the NileCaptain James Grant · 4 eps
1971
ColditzLarry Page · 1 eps
1972
Crown CourtThe Rev. Frank Warrender · 3 eps
1972
TA
The Aweful Mr GoodallHenry Mullard · 1 eps
1974
The Nearly ManPeter Richards · 8 eps
1974
SurvivorsGreg Preston · 37 eps
1975
SurvivorsWriter
1975
Secret ArmyMalaud · 1 eps
1977
The ProfessionalsMacklin · 1 eps
1977
Return of the SaintInspector Stone · 1 eps
1978
Hammer House of HorrorCharles · 1 eps
1980
Lady KillersJohn Inglis · 1 eps
1980
BergeracWalt Mitchell · 1 eps
1981
D
DiamondsBarry Coleman · 13 eps
1981
Taggart1 eps
1983
Dempsey and MakepeaceArchie McAllister · 1 eps
1985
Agatha Christie's PoirotJonathan Maltravers · 1 eps
1989
Children's WardDr. McKeown · 13 eps
1989
The Tales of Para HandyLaird Fergusson · 1 eps
1994
YellowstoneConsulting Producer
2018
TeacupWriter
2024

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