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David Farrar (I) (1908–1995)

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London-born David Farrar dropped out of school at 14 and became a writer for the Morning Advertiser newspaper; but it wasn't long before he decided to change careers and become an actor. He started out on the stage in 1932, and five years later made his film debut. Appearing at first in low-budget thrillers... See full bio »

Born:

in Forest Gate, London, England, UK

Died:

(age 87) in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Still of Deborah Kerr, Kathleen Byron and David Farrar in Black Narcissus Still of David Farrar, May Hallatt and Esmond Knight in Black Narcissus Still of Deborah Kerr, Jean Simmons and David Farrar in Black Narcissus
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1962 The 300 Spartans
Xerxes
 
1962 The Dick Powell Theatre (TV series)
Dr. Leonard Waugh
– The Clocks (1962) … Dr. Leonard Waugh
 
1962 The Webster Boy
Paul Webster
 
1960 Wild for Kicks
Paul Linden
 
1959 Solomon and Sheba
Pharaoh
 
1959 John Paul Jones
John Wilkes
 
1959 Watusi
Rick Cobb
 
1958 The Son of Robin Hood
Duke Simon Des Roches
 
1958 I Accuse!
Mathieu Dreyfus
 
1957 Woman and the Hunter
David Kirby
 
1956 Pursuit of the Graf Spee
Narrator
 
1956 Tears for Simon
Det. Insp. Craig
 
1955 Pearl of the South Pacific
Bully Hague
 
1955 The Sea Chase
Commander Jeff Napier
 
1955 Escape to Burma
Cardigan
 
1954 Let's Make Up
Charles King / King Charles II
 
1954 The Black Shield of Falworth
Gilbert Blunt, Earl of Alban
 
1954 BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (TV series)
Captain Banner
– Captain Banner (1954) … Captain Banner
 
1954 Duel in the Jungle
Perry Henderson/Arthur Henderson
 
1953 I vinti
 
1952 Portrait of Peter Perowne (TV movie)
Peter Perowne
 
1952 The Wild Heart
Jack Reddin
 
1952 The Obsessed
Gregory Black
 
1951 The Golden Horde
Sir Guy of Devon
 
1951 Night Without Stars
Giles Gordon
 
1950 Gone to Earth
John 'Jack' Reddin
 
1950 Cage of Gold
Bill Glennan
 
1949 Diamond City
Stafford Parker
 
1949 Hour of Glory
Sammy Rice
 
1948 Mr. Perrin and Mr. Traill
David Traill
 
1947 Frieda
Robert Dawson
 
1947 Black Narcissus
Mr. Dean
 
1946 Lisbon Story
David Warren
 
1946 The Trojan Brothers
Sid Nichols
 
1945 The Echo Murders
Sexton Blake
 
1945 Meet Sexton Blake
Sexton Blake
 
1945 The World Owes Me a Living
Paul Collyer
 
1944 For Those in Peril
Flt.Lt Murray
 
1944 The Hundred Pound Window
George Graham
 
1944 Headline
'Brookie ' Brooks
 
1943 The Night Invader
Dick Marlow
 
1943 The Dark Tower
Tom Danton
 
1943 They Met in the Dark
Commander Lippinscott
 
1942 Went the Day Well?
Lieut. Jung
 
1942 Suspected Person
Inspector Thompson
 
1942 Courageous Mr. Penn (uncredited)
 
1941 Sheepdog of the Hills
Rev. Michael Verney
 
1941 Danny Boy
Martin
 
1940 Goofer Trouble (short)
Intelligence Officer
 
1939 Clouds Over Europe
Viking Bo'sun (uncredited)
 
1938 A Royal Divorce
Louis Bonaparte
 
1938 Silver Top
Babe
 
1938 Sexton Blake and the Hooded Terror
Granite Grant
 
1937 The Face Behind the Scar
Dr. Young (uncredited)
 
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1954 Duel in the Jungle (dialogue director)
 
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2002 Heroes of Comedy (TV series documentary)
 

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The Echo Murders -- The police are investigating the suspicious death of a mine owner when they stumble upon a strange Nazi plot to invade England. The 300 Spartans -- Trailer for this epic period drama Sexton Blake and the Hooded Terror -- Sexton Blake and Tinker foil criminal plot connected with the Tongs, and master-minded by "famous stamp collector" and millionaire.
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Personal Details

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1 Print Biography  | 1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »

Height:

5' 11" (1.80 m)
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[on Black Narcissus] I can honestly say that every day of shooting was an exciting adventure, mainly due to Micky's [Michael Powell] creative ideas. The whole thing was an outstanding, fully satisfying creation. People could scarcely believe that the whole film was shot in the studio, with profiles and smokescreens against the skyline to give the effect of the dizzy height of the Himalayas... See more »

Trivia:

First a journalist, appeared in theatre from 1932. See more »

Star Sign:

Leo