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English actor (–)

Alexander Duncan McCowen, CBE (26 May ^[1] – 6 February ) was an English actor.

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He was known for his work in numerous film and stage productions.

Early life

McCowen was born in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, the son of Mary (née Walkden), a dancer, and Duncan McCowen, a shopkeeper.^[2] He attended The Skinners' School in Tunbridge Wells - he was known as 'Squeaker' McCowan by his friends - and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

Career

Early theatre work

McCowen first appeared on stage at the Macclesfieldrepertory theatre in August as Micky in Paddy the Next Best Thing. He appeared in repertory in York and Birmingham –45, and toured India and Burma in a production of Kenneth Horne's West End comedy Love in a Mist during with the Entertainments National Service Association (ENSA).

He continued in repertory –49, during which time he played a season at St John's, Newfoundland, Canada.

McCowen made his London debut on 20