Actor. He had roles in at least 115 films including: "A Bill of Divorcement" in 1932, "Tarzan and His Mate" in 1934, "Maisie Goes to Reno" in 1944, "The Babe Ruth Story" in 1948 and "Francis in the Haunted House" in 1956. He often secured roles as a debonair, well-dressed Englishman. Educated in England, he earned a Master's Degree in Law from Cambridge University with high mathematic and history honors. After practicing law for a few years, he immigrated to Canada, becoming a member of the Royal North-West Mounted Police. He served in World War I before practicing law in Canada and then in England. Following serious financial problems from gambling, he became an actor on stage in 1924 to pay his debts. The same year, he appeared in "It Pays to Advertise" and the 1926 comedy, "Blue Comet." After appearing in at least three silent films in England, before coming to the United States with a role on Broadway in 1929, "Scotland Yard." After making one film with MGM, he signed a contract with Paramount Pictures in Hollywood, with his first film in 1930, "The Storm." He had a prolific career. His last film was a 1959 American black-and-white horror film, "The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake." He married twice, divorced once and had a child with each marriage.
Actor. He had roles in at least 115 films including: "A Bill of Divorcement" in 1932, "Tarzan and His Mate" in 1934, "Maisie Goes to Reno" in 1944, "The Babe Ruth Story" in 1948 and "Francis in the Haunted House" in 1956. He often secured roles as a debonair, well-dressed Englishman. Educated in England, he earned a Master's Degree in Law from Cambridge University with high mathematic and history honors. After practicing law for a few years, he immigrated to Canada, becoming a member of the Royal North-West Mounted Police. He served in World War I before practicing law in Canada and then in England. Following serious financial problems from gambling, he became an actor on stage in 1924 to pay his debts. The same year, he appeared in "It Pays to Advertise" and the 1926 comedy, "Blue Comet." After appearing in at least three silent films in England, before coming to the United States with a role on Broadway in 1929, "Scotland Yard." After making one film with MGM, he signed a contract with Paramount Pictures in Hollywood, with his first film in 1930, "The Storm." He had a prolific career. His last film was a 1959 American black-and-white horror film, "The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake." He married twice, divorced once and had a child with each marriage.
Bio by: Linda Davis
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