Born: 1915, Scotland.  Died: 20^th December 1959, London.

Rufus Cruickshank was brought in as a temporary replacement for fellow Scot Archie Duncan in the role of Little John, while the latter was recovering from an accident on set. At 6’5” tall Rufus was ideally equipped for the part, for which he grew a red beard. He appeared in 11 episodes of season 1. Sadly Rufus Cruickshank died just 4 years after his brief stint in the series, in 1959 at the age of 44. He was cremated at Golders Green Crematorium, in North London.

They Were Not Divided (1950) ... Sergeant Dean

The Black Rose (1950) ... Dickon

Maria Chapdelaine (aka The Naked Heart) (1950)

Lilli Marlene (1950) ... Sergeant Bull

The Woman's Angle (1952)

No Haunt for a Gentleman (1952) ... Angus McDingle

Kidnapped (1952) (TV Series) ... Captain Hoseason

Down Among the Z Men (aka Stand Easy) (1952) ... Sergeant Bullshine

You Lucky People (1955) ... Sergeant Major Thickpenny

The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955-56) (TV Series) ... Little John (season 1) - 11 episodes

Life with the Lyons - ‘Leave It to the Women’ (1960)

TV Guest Appearances: -

The Children of the New Forest - ‘The Attack’ (1955) ... Thomas

Glencannon - unknown episode (1958)

Ivanhoe - ‘The Princess’ (1958) ... Brian Boy O'Neil

Interpol Calling - ‘The Sleeping Giant’ (1959) ... Sergeant Logie