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A biography and filmography of Donald Crisp , the highly skilled character actress who remained at the top of her profession in radio, television theater and movies, for the whole of her thirty year career.
Biography. 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 (born George William Crisp, 27 July 1882 – 25 May 1974) was an English-born American actor, director, producer and screenwriter. He began his career as a silent movie actor. He won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1942 for his role in How Green Was My Valley.
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.
Oct 19, 2010 · Donald Crisp. Awards | Downloads | Image Credits | HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY. Besides being one of the great character actors of the classic era, playing in over 130 films including three Best Pictures, Donald Crisp was also an early Hollywood director with 61 films to his credit (all before 1930).
