The Birth of a Nation
1915
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Directing. Production. All. Department. Donald Crisp was born George William Crisp at the family home in Bow, London. Donald's parents were James Crisp and Elizabeth Crisp, his birth was registered by his mother on 4th September 1882. Donald's sisters were Elizabeth, Ann, Alice (known as Louisa) and Eliza and his brothers were James, John and Mark.
Donald Crisp (1882-1974) Donald Crisp Donald Crisp was a skilful and prolific character actor whose career spanned five decades from the 1910s to the 1960s, and who won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his performance in 'How Green Was My Valley' in 1941.
July 27, 1882. Died. May 25, 1974. Biography. Read More. British born Donald Crisp became one of cinema's most reliable and beloved character actors, but few moviegoers who enjoyed his work were likely aware of just how far reaching and involved his career really was.
Donald Crisp. Highest Rated: 100% The Man From Laramie (1955) Lowest Rated: 60% Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941) Birthday: Jul 27, 1882. Birthplace: Bow, London, England, UK.
An Oscar-winning character actor whose career spanned three generations, from the 1910s to the 1960s, Crisp was also unique as a director and, before that, an assistant and colleague to such figures as D.W. Griffith -- and none of those activities even touched upon his most influential role in the movie business.
Donald William Crisp was an English film actor as well as an early producer, director and screenwriter. His career lasted from the early silent film era int...
Birth Date: July 26, 1882. Death Date: May 25, 1974. Birth Place: Bow, London, England, UK. Awards. British born Donald Crisp became one of cinema's most reliable and beloved character actors,...
