Actor. A London-born character actor, he is probably best remembered for his roles as the gangster Putty Nose in "The Public Enemy" (1931), Professor Kropotkin in "Rasputin and the Empress" (1932), and Dean Churchill in "Fighting Youth" (1935). Kinnell's many other films include "Old English" (1930), "Reckless Living" (1931), "The Menace" (1932), "Freaks" (1932), "Secrets of the French Police" (1932), "Murder in Trinidad" (1934), "Cardinal Richelieu" (1935), "Kind Lady" (1935), "The Great Impersonation" (1935), "One Rainy Afternoon" (1936), "Lloyd's of London" (1936), "Winterset" (1936), "The Prince and the Pauper" (1937), "Captains Courageous" (1937), "Think Fast, Mr. Moto" (1937), "Parnell" (1937), and "You're a Sweetheart" (1937). Kinnell was also a noted stage performer and a close friend of theatre star George Arliss. He is credited with giving Bette Davis her big break in films, having suggested to Arliss that he cast her as his leading lady in "The Man Who Played God" (1932).
Actor. A London-born character actor, he is probably best remembered for his roles as the gangster Putty Nose in "The Public Enemy" (1931), Professor Kropotkin in "Rasputin and the Empress" (1932), and Dean Churchill in "Fighting Youth" (1935). Kinnell's many other films include "Old English" (1930), "Reckless Living" (1931), "The Menace" (1932), "Freaks" (1932), "Secrets of the French Police" (1932), "Murder in Trinidad" (1934), "Cardinal Richelieu" (1935), "Kind Lady" (1935), "The Great Impersonation" (1935), "One Rainy Afternoon" (1936), "Lloyd's of London" (1936), "Winterset" (1936), "The Prince and the Pauper" (1937), "Captains Courageous" (1937), "Think Fast, Mr. Moto" (1937), "Parnell" (1937), and "You're a Sweetheart" (1937). Kinnell was also a noted stage performer and a close friend of theatre star George Arliss. He is credited with giving Bette Davis her big break in films, having suggested to Arliss that he cast her as his leading lady in "The Man Who Played God" (1932).
Bio by: The Silent Forgotten
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