Actor. He was born in Strathroy, Ontario, Canada and began his career on stage, but soon he moved to cinema, where is best remembered in the film "Wilson" (1944), in the title role of U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, which earned him an Academy Award (Oscar) nomination for Best Actor. He was blacklisted with her wife the actress Dorris Nolan and moved to England until the rest of his life. He also starred in: "The Ringer" (1928), "The Sea Wolf" (1941), "Europe '51" (1951), "Hidden Fear" (1957), "The Vikings" (1958), "The Wreck of the Mary Deare" (1959), "Oscar Wilde" (1960), "The Damned" (1963), "Modesty Blaise" (1966), "Khartoum" (1966), "You Only Live Twice" (1967), "Nicholas and Alexandra" (1971) and "Gorky Park" (1983). He also appeared in the TV series Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. He died in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England. He was 88. According to newspapers and books about him, he was cremated.
Actor. He was born in Strathroy, Ontario, Canada and began his career on stage, but soon he moved to cinema, where is best remembered in the film "Wilson" (1944), in the title role of U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, which earned him an Academy Award (Oscar) nomination for Best Actor. He was blacklisted with her wife the actress Dorris Nolan and moved to England until the rest of his life. He also starred in: "The Ringer" (1928), "The Sea Wolf" (1941), "Europe '51" (1951), "Hidden Fear" (1957), "The Vikings" (1958), "The Wreck of the Mary Deare" (1959), "Oscar Wilde" (1960), "The Damned" (1963), "Modesty Blaise" (1966), "Khartoum" (1966), "You Only Live Twice" (1967), "Nicholas and Alexandra" (1971) and "Gorky Park" (1983). He also appeared in the TV series Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. He died in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England. He was 88. According to newspapers and books about him, he was cremated.
Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni
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