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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.
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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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Learn about the life and career of Charles Laughton, a versatile actor and director who won an Oscar for The Private Life of Henry VIII. Find out his family, awards, trivia, and more on IMDb.
- July 1, 1899
- December 15, 1962
Filmography. Unless otherwise stated the films are U.S. productions in black and white. 1928–1940. ^I Directed by James Cruze, H. Bruce Humberstone, Ernst Lubitsch, Norman Z. McLeod, Lothar Mendes, Stephen Roberts, William A. Seiter and Norman Taurog. 1941–1949.
YearTitleRoleDirector1928The TonicFather of the FamilyIvor Montagu1928DaydreamsLecherous Boarder / Ram Das in Dream ...Ivor Montagu1928Blue BottlesBurglar1929A Nightclub DinerA list of 32 classic movies starring the versatile and acclaimed actor Charles Laughton, from Witness for the Prosecution to The Hunchback of Notre Dame. See the ratings, genres, directors, and co-stars of each film.
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Charles Laughton was an English actor counted amongst the most versatile performers of his generation. He was also a successful director, producer and screen writer. An accomplished character actor of both the stage and film, he was as adept at playing classical roles as he was in modern ones.