Cedric Hardwicke

Born: 1893-02-19

Biography

Sir Cedric Webster Hardwicke (19 February 1893 – 6 August 1964) was a noted English stage and film actor whose career spanned nearly fifty years. Hardwicke's theatre work included notable performances in productions of the plays of William Shakespeare and George Bernard Shaw, and his film work included leading roles in a number of adapted literary classics.

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Known For

The Ten Commandments
The War of the Worlds
Around the World in 80 Days
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Rope
Suspicion
Helen of Troy
The Picture of Dorian Gray
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
The Pumpkin Eater

Top Movie Credits

The War of the Worlds Commentary (voice)
Rope Mr. Henry Kentley
Suspicion General McLaidlaw
The Pumpkin Eater Mr. James - Jo's father