Sir Edward Seymour Hicks, better known as Seymour Hicks, was a British actor, music hall performer, playwright, screenwriter, actor-manager and producer. He became known, early in his career, for writing, starring in and producing Edwardian musical comedy, often together with his famous wife, Ellaline Terriss.
He was best remembered for his portrayal of Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol".
In 1931, he was awarded the Legion of Honour for his promotion of French drama on the English stage.
When World War II began, he acted, on 12 November 1939, as the master of ceremonies at the first concert given in France by the newly formed ENSA (Entertainment National Service Association). For this action, Hicks was awarded his second Croix de Guerre. France by the newly formed ENSA (Entertainment National Service Association). For this action, Hicks was awarded his second Croix de Guerre.
Hicks was knighted in 1934. Later films included Fame is the Spur (1947) and Silent Dust (1949).He continued appearing on stage and in films until a year before his death in Hampshire, England, at the age of 78.∼actor his best movie is scrooge in 1913 and agan in 1935
He was best remembered for his portrayal of Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol".
In 1931, he was awarded the Legion of Honour for his promotion of French drama on the English stage.
When World War II began, he acted, on 12 November 1939, as the master of ceremonies at the first concert given in France by the newly formed ENSA (Entertainment National Service Association). For this action, Hicks was awarded his second Croix de Guerre. France by the newly formed ENSA (Entertainment National Service Association). For this action, Hicks was awarded his second Croix de Guerre.
Hicks was knighted in 1934. Later films included Fame is the Spur (1947) and Silent Dust (1949).He continued appearing on stage and in films until a year before his death in Hampshire, England, at the age of 78.∼actor his best movie is scrooge in 1913 and agan in 1935
Sir Edward Seymour Hicks, better known as Seymour Hicks, was a British actor, music hall performer, playwright, screenwriter, actor-manager and producer. He became known, early in his career, for writing, starring in and producing Edwardian musical comedy, often together with his famous wife, Ellaline Terriss.
He was best remembered for his portrayal of Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol".
In 1931, he was awarded the Legion of Honour for his promotion of French drama on the English stage.
When World War II began, he acted, on 12 November 1939, as the master of ceremonies at the first concert given in France by the newly formed ENSA (Entertainment National Service Association). For this action, Hicks was awarded his second Croix de Guerre. France by the newly formed ENSA (Entertainment National Service Association). For this action, Hicks was awarded his second Croix de Guerre.
Hicks was knighted in 1934. Later films included Fame is the Spur (1947) and Silent Dust (1949).He continued appearing on stage and in films until a year before his death in Hampshire, England, at the age of 78.∼actor his best movie is scrooge in 1913 and agan in 1935
He was best remembered for his portrayal of Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol".
In 1931, he was awarded the Legion of Honour for his promotion of French drama on the English stage.
When World War II began, he acted, on 12 November 1939, as the master of ceremonies at the first concert given in France by the newly formed ENSA (Entertainment National Service Association). For this action, Hicks was awarded his second Croix de Guerre. France by the newly formed ENSA (Entertainment National Service Association). For this action, Hicks was awarded his second Croix de Guerre.
Hicks was knighted in 1934. Later films included Fame is the Spur (1947) and Silent Dust (1949).He continued appearing on stage and in films until a year before his death in Hampshire, England, at the age of 78.∼actor his best movie is scrooge in 1913 and agan in 1935
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In ever loving memory of Seymour Hicks, Actor, Knight, Legion d’Honneur. A devoted and humble servant of the public for sixty years. Dearly loved husband for fifty six years. Born January 30th 1871. Died April 6th 1949. God hath given to love. To keep it’s own eternally. And of Ellaline Terriss, his wife. Most dearly loved. Who died June 16th 1971 aged 100 years. Blessed are they who pass through life’s journey unstained, following the law of the Lord.
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