---
name: "Alec Craig"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/alec-craig"
fi1m_id: "alec-craig"
imdb_id: "nm0185769"
tmdb_id: 22606
wikidata_id: "Q3609408"
roles: []
born: "30 March 1884"
died: "25 June 1945"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 6
average_fi1m_score: 80
average_over: 6
updated: "2026-09-25T03:19:04.409403+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Alec Craig

## Identity

Alec Craig

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/alec-craig
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** alec-craig
- **IMDb ID:** nm0185769
- **TMDB ID:** 22606
- **Wikidata ID:** Q3609408
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alec_Craig, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3609408, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0185769/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/22606

Actor. Born 30 March 1884 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, UK. Died 25 June 1945.

## Details

- **Born:** 30 March 1884, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, UK
- **Died:** 25 June 1945
- **Also known as:** Alexander Younger Craig
- **Titles on Fi1m:** 6: 1 acting, 5 other
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1930s 83 (1), 1940s 80 (5)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 80 to 78 across 6 titles
- **Score spread:** 4 at 80+, 2 at 60–79, 0 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 1 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Romance 4, Drama 3, Mystery 3, Thriller 2, War 2, Adventure 1
- **Screen time:** 11 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $33m across 6 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alec_Craig, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3609408, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0185769/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/22606

## Biography

Alec Craig (born Alexander Younger Craig) was a Scottish-born American character actor. He appeared in over a hundred films between 1934 and his death, frequently in small, often uncredited roles.

Born on 30 March 1884 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, he made his screen debut in *The Little Minister* (1934). He is known for his performances as McCoy in *Mutiny on the Bounty* (1935) and roles in films including *Mr. Smith Goes to Washington* (1939), *Suspicion* (1941), *To Be or Not to Be* (1942), *Cat People* (1942), *Mrs. Miniver* (1942), *Gaslight* (1944) and *National Velvet* (1944). He was often cast as stereotypically tight-fisted Scotsmen.

Craig died on 25 June 1945 in Glendale, California.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (6)

### Performed in (1)

- *Mutiny on the Bounty* (1935), Fi1m 83, as McCoy — [page](https://film.one/film/mutiny-on-the-bounty.md)

### Also credited (5) — thanks, archive footage, uncredited

- *Gaslight* (1944), Fi1m 81, as Turnkey (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/gaslight.md)
- *Cat People* (1942), Fi1m 86, as Zookeeper (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/cat-people.md)
- *Mrs. Miniver* (1942), Fi1m 73, as Joe (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/mrs-miniver.md)
- *To Be or Not to Be* (1942), Fi1m 87, as Scottish Farmer Without Mustache (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/to-be-or-not-to-be.md)
- *Suspicion* (1941), Fi1m 72, as Hogarth Club Desk Clerk (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/suspicion.md)

## Complete filmography (90)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Three Strangers* (1946), as Man on Park Bench (uncredited)
- *Girl on the Spot* (1946), as Murgatroid (uncredited)
- *Kitty* (1945), as McNab (uncredited)
- *The Brighton Strangler* (1945), as Vacuuming Bellboy (Uncredited)
- *The House of Fear* (1945), as Angus (uncredited)
- *A Tree Grows in Brooklyn* (1945), as Werner (uncredited)
- *National Velvet* (1945), as Timothy 'Tim'
- *Dangerous Passage* (1944), as Dawson - Steward
- *The Woman in the Window* (1944), as Garage Man (uncredited)
- *Mystery of the Riverboat* (1944), as Chief Engineer [Chs. 1-4, 7]
- *Jungle Woman* (1944), as Caretaker
- *The White Cliffs of Dover* (1944), as Billings (uncredited)
- *Gaslight* (1944), as Turnkey (uncredited) — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/gaslight.md)
- *Jane Eyre* (1943), as Footman
- *Calling Dr. Death* (1943), as Bill, the Watchman
- *The Ghost Ship* (1943), as Blind Beggar
- *The Spider Woman* (1943), as Radlik
- *Lassie Come Home* (1943), as Buckles
- *Northern Pursuit* (1943), as Angus McBain
- *Appointment in Berlin* (1943), as Smitty - News Vendor (uncredited)
- *Coney Island* (1943), as Billy
- *Action in the North Atlantic* (1943), as McGonigle (uncredited)
- *Life Begins at Eight-Thirty* (1942), as Santa Claus
- *Cat People* (1942), as Zookeeper (uncredited) — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/film/cat-people.md)
- *Tennessee Johnson* (1942), as Sam Andrews
- *The Undying Monster* (1942), as Will the Groundsman (uncredited)
- *Wrecking Crew* (1942), as Charlie
- *Northwest Rangers* (1942), as Mac McKenzie - Ship's Mate
- *Orchestra Wives* (1942), as Henry Fink
- *Wildcat* (1942), as Joseph D. Campbell
- *Mrs. Miniver* (1942), as Joe (uncredited) — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/film/mrs-miniver.md)
- *The Mad Martindales* (1942), as Coachman
- *This Above All* (1942), as Bus Conductor
- *To Be or Not to Be* (1942), as Scottish Farmer Without Mustache (uncredited) — Fi1m 87, [page](https://film.one/film/to-be-or-not-to-be.md)
- *The Night Before the Divorce* (1942), as Jitters Noonan
- *Roxie Hart* (1942), as Bar Client #1 (uncredited)
- *A Date with the Falcon* (1942), as Waldo Sampsom / Herman Sampson (uncredited)
- *Suspicion* (1941), as Hogarth Club Desk Clerk (uncredited) — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/suspicion.md)
- *Three Girls About Town* (1941), as Samuel, potential casket customer
- *All That Money Can Buy* (1941), as Eli Higgins (uncredited)
- *Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde* (1941), as Tripped Waiter (uncredited)
- *Out of the Fog* (1941), Actor
- *Shining Victory* (1941), as Jeweler
- *Ride on Vaquero* (1941), as Waiter Limey
- *That Hamilton Woman* (1941), as Ship's Minister (uncredited)
- *A Dispatch from Reuters* (1940), as Editor Grant of the Morning Advertiser (uncredited)
- *Stranger on the Third Floor* (1940), as Defense Attorney
- *The Sea Hawk* (1940), as Chartmaker
- *Golden Gloves* (1940), as MacDonald - Editor
- *Tom Brown's School Days* (1940), as Old Thomas
- *Phantom Raiders* (1940), as Andy MacMillan
- *And One Was Beautiful* (1940), as Michael
- *Abe Lincoln in Illinois* (1940), as Trum Cogdall
- *The Blue Bird* (1940), as Groom (uncredited)
- *The Earl of Chicago* (1940), as Fingal's Son (uncredited)
- *Charlie McCarthy, Detective* (1939), as Bounds
- *The Secret of Dr. Kildare* (1939), as Telephone Repair Man (uncredited)
- *Rulers of the Sea* (1939), as Foreman
- *Mr. Smith Goes to Washington* (1939), as Speaker (uncredited) — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/mr-smith-goes-to-washington.md)
- *Bachelor Mother* (1939), as Store Watchman (uncredited)
- *Sons of Liberty* (1939), as Angus (uncredited)
- *Confessions of a Nazi Spy* (1939), as McGregor - Scottish Postman (uncredited)
- *They Made Her a Spy* (1939), as Canby
- *Let Us Live* (1939), as Bookkeeper Juror (uncredited)
- *The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt* (1939), as Marriage License Bureau Clerk (uncredited)
- *If I Were King* (1938), as Spy (uncredited)
- *Lord Jeff* (1938), as Gardener
- *Vivacious Lady* (1938), as Joseph
- *Condemned Women* (1938), as Counterman on Ship
- *Double Danger* (1938), as Bald Theron Servant
- *Crashing Hollywood* (1938), as Movie Studio Receptionist
- *Wise Girl* (1937), as Dermont O'Neil
- *She's Got Everything* (1937), as Justice of the Peace
- *Hideaway* (1937), as Jerry Nolan
- *Super-Sleuth* (1937), as Eddie - Doorman
- *Parnell* (1937), as Middle-Aged Man
- *Border Cafe* (1937), as Whitney Driver (uncredited)
- *Meet the Missus* (1937), as Barber College'S President
- *The Woman I Love* (1937), as Doctor
- *The Man Who Found Himself* (1937), as Hobo
- *China Passage* (1937), as Harvey Dinwiddle
- *That Girl from Paris* (1936), as Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
- *Winterset* (1936), as Hobo
- *Mary of Scotland* (1936), as Donal
- *Mutiny on the Bounty* (1935), as McCoy — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/film/mutiny-on-the-bounty.md)
- *The Old Homestead* (1935), as Townsman (uncredited)
- *Born to Gamble* (1935), as Prospector at Card Game (uncredited)
- *Vanessa: Her Love Story* (1935), as Worker for George
- *Sweepstake Annie* (1935), as 2nd Sweepstakes Ticket Seller (uncredited)
- *The Little Minister* (1934), as Villager Saying 'Reverend Is Single'

## Gallery

- ![Alec Craig in American film Career Girl (1944)](https://film.one/media/person/324128/gallery-4912fbb987dd.jpg) Alec Craig in American film Career Girl (1944) — Film screenshot (Producers Releasing Corporation), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2b/Alec_Craig_in_Career_Girl_%281944%29_2.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Alec Craig in American film Career Girl (1944)](https://film.one/media/person/324128/gallery-66bb2497368b.jpg) Alec Craig in American film Career Girl (1944) — Film screenshot (Producers Releasing Corporation), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/52/Alec_Craig_in_Career_Girl_%281944%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Alec Craig](https://film.one/media/person/324128/gallery-00510d598f6c.jpg) Alec Craig — Film screenshot (Producers Releasing Corporation), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/68/Alec_Craig_in_Career_Girl_%281944%29_3.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Alec Craig](https://film.one/media/person/324128/gallery-50cca221be24.jpg) Alec Craig — Image via TMDB

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