| Birth: | Jan. 15, 1879
London | | Death: | Jan. 14, 1961
London | 
Actor. He was an old-school stage performer, best remembered for his role as Dr. Pretorius in the film "The Bride of Frankenstein" (1935). He made his film debut in "The Real Thing at Last" (1916), followed by "Nelson" (1918). A veteran of 48 films, his credits include "The Ghoul" (1933), "Henry V" (1944), "Scrooge" (1951), "The Robe" (1953), "Doctor at Large" (1957) and "The Roman Springs of Mrs. Stone" (1961). In 1960, he was granted the order of Commander of the British Empire (CBE). He died of natural causes on the eve of his 83rd birthday. (bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Search Amazon for Ernest Thesiger | | | Burial:
Brompton Cemetery
West Brompton
Greater London, England |
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Record added: May 24, 2000
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One of the best character actors of his day. Sensational in Bride of Franky!
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J. Bruce Fox
Added: Jun. 7, 2013 |
R.I.P.
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D.P.E.
Added: Jun. 6, 2013 |
John Gielgud once said you were among the great "eccentric" actors (as you played character roles). Besides "Dr. Pretorious" in "The Bride of Frankenstein", you were in "Ceasar and Cleopatra", "A Christmas Carol", "The Man in the White Suit" (as Sir John...(Read more)
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J.B.
Added: Jun. 3, 2013 |
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