What star of "Floodtide" was born 25 March 1897?
John Laurie John Paton Laurie (25 March 1897 – 23 June 1980) was a Scottish actor. Throughout a long career, Laurie performed a wide range of theatre and film work. He is perhaps best remembered to modern audiences for his role as Private Frazer in the sitcom "Dad's Army" (1968–1977). Laurie appeared in scores of feature films with directors such as Alfred Hitchcock, Michael Powell, and Laurence Olivier. He was also a stage actor (particularly in Shakespearean roles) and speaker of verse, especially of Robert Burns.
Alan Browning Alan Browning (born Alan Brown; 23 March 1926 – 7 September 1979) was an English actor. He is best remembered for portraying Alan Howard in the television series "Coronation Street", a role he played from 1969 to 1973. He was married to his "Coronation Street" co-star Pat Phoenix from 23 December 1972, until his 1979 death from liver failure as a result of his heavy alcohol intake. Phoenix played his on screen wife, Elsie Tanner, in "Coronation Street".