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Fan Casting David Threlfall as John Cairncross (older) in The Cambridge Five

george84 made this fan casting suggestion on June 18, 2025. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

David Threlfall as John Cairncross (older) in The Cambridge Five

David Threlfall

71 years old
Born in Burnage, Manchester in 1953, David Threlfall is a celebrated actor of stage, film and television. In the latter, he is perhaps best known as the feckless Frank Gallagher in Channel 4's Sham...
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John Cairncross (older)

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The Cambridge Five

The Cambridge Five

Series surrounding the members of the Cambridge Spy ring, who worked on behalf of Moscow to infiltrate and smuggle secrets from the British secret service during the Cold War years. From the group...
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David Threlfall is known for his roles in Patriot Games, Hot Fuzz, and Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. He has been suggested by fans for 32 roles on myCast, including Shameless in Best Actors and Actres in Series. Similar actors include Sean Bean, Hugh Laurie, and Mackenzie Crook. David Threlfall was suggested to play John Cairncross (older) in The Cambridge Five by george84. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Bill Nighy, Sean Harris, and Ian Glen. The Cambridge Five has 31 roles, including Guy Burgess, Kim Philby, and Donald Maclean.

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