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Lionel Alfred William Atwill (1 March 1885 – 22 April 1946) was an English and American stage and screen actor. He began his acting career at the Garrick Theatre. After coming to the United States, he appeared in Broadway plays and Hollywood films.
Lionel Atwill. Actor: To Be or Not to Be. Lionel Atwill was born into a wealthy family and was educated at London's prestigious Mercer School to become an architect, but his interest turned to the stage. He worked his way progressively into the craft and debuted at age 20 at the Garrick Theatre in London.
- January 1, 1
- Croydon, London, England, UK
- January 1, 1
- Pacific Palisades, California, USA
Lionel Alfred William Atwill. Nickname. Pinky. Height. 5′ 10½″ (1.79 m) Mini Bio. Lionel Atwill was born into a wealthy family and was educated at London's prestigious Mercer School to become an architect, but his interest turned to the stage. He worked his way progressively into the craft and debuted at age 20 at the Garrick Theatre in London.
- March 1, 1885
- April 22, 1946
Apr 21, 2016 · Like Cushing, he was famous for essaying mad doctors and other very human figures of chilling authority in the genre. His name was Lionel Atwill and in the 1930s he was as big a star as Boris Karloff. It may be that he is partly forgotten through the disastrous consequences of equally human vulnerabilities.
- Ian Champion
May 6, 2015 · But only the truly erudite horror fanatics will nod at the name of Englishman Lionel Atwill. I, Dr. Mality, salvager of lost horror treasures, now hope to correct this grievous oversight. The stocky, suavely sinister Atwill was one of the most menacing character actors of the classic age of horror.
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Lionel Atwill (1 March 1885 – 22 April 1946) was an English stage and film actor born in Croydon, London, England. He studied architecture before his stage debut at the Garrick Theatre, London in 1904. He become a star in Broadway theatre by 1918, and made his screen debut in 1919.
Feb 10, 2024 · Despite the challenges and controversies, he faced throughout his life, Lionel Atwill’s contributions to cinema endure as a testament to his talent and dedication. His legacy lives on in the countless films in which he appeared, each a reminder of his enduring impact on the golden age of Hollywood.
