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Charles Laughton (/ ˈ l ɔː t ə n /; 1 July 1899 – 15 December 1962) was a British-American actor. He was trained in London at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and first appeared professionally on the stage in 1926.
Charles Laughton. Actor: Witness for the Prosecution. Charles Laughton was born in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, to Eliza (Conlon) and Robert Laughton, hotel keepers of Irish and English descent, respectively.
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- Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
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May 3, 2024 · Charles Laughton (born July 1, 1899, Scarborough, Yorkshire, England—died December 15, 1962, Hollywood, California, U.S.) was a British actor and director who defied the Hollywood typecasting system to emerge as one of the most versatile performers of his generation.
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Charles Laughton. Actor: Witness for the Prosecution. Charles Laughton was born in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, to Eliza (Conlon) and Robert Laughton, hotel keepers of Irish and English descent, respectively.
- July 1, 1899
- December 15, 1962
Wonderful classic actor, Charles Laughton, entertained movie audiences, in his many varied screen characterizations for over 30 years, always with excellence and a very unique style. Here are 32 of the best of the unforgettable, Charles Laughton.
Jun 4, 2015 · Originally cast as the villainous leader of a murderous band of land-based pirates who pillage the ships they have lured to disaster on the rocky Cornwall coast, Laughton took the part of the...
May 14, 2018 · Charles Laughton, one of the most distinguished actors of the century, was successful alike on stage and in film, yet, full of artistic self-doubts throughout his career, he was fraught by worries, largely of his own making, including problems arising from his homosexuality.