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Cedric Hardwicke (1893–1964)
Sir Cedric Hardwicke, one of the great character actors in the first decades of the talking picture, was born in Lye, England on February 19, 1893. Hardwicke attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and made his stage debut in 1912. His career was interrupted by military service in World War I, but he returned to the stage in 1922 with the ...
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Born:in Lye, Worcestershire, England, UKDied:(age 71) in New York City, New York, USA |
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Actor (111 credits)
Actor (111 credits)
1964
The Outer Limits
(TV Series)
Colus
Colus
- The Forms of Things Unknown
(1964)
... Colus (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
1963
Burke's Law
(TV Series)
John Busch
John Busch
- Who Killed Holly Howard?
(1963)
... John Busch (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
1961-1962
The Gertrude Berg Show
(TV Series)
Professor Crayton
Professor Crayton
- The Bird
(1962)
... Professor Crayton
- Dad's Day
(1962)
... Professor Crayton
- Gentleman Caller
(1962)
... Professor Crayton
- Curfew Shall Not Ring Tonight
(1962)
... Professor Crayton
- One of Our Books Is Missing
(1962)
... Professor Crayton
1958-1960
The Red Skelton Hour
(TV Series)
Company Vice President J.R. Williams / Dr. Umlauf
Company Vice President J.R. Williams / Dr. Umlauf
- Episode #10.10
(1960)
... Company Vice President J.R. Williams
- Appleby and the Ape II
(1958)
... Dr. Umlauf
1960
Our American Heritage
(TV Series)
Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
- Autocrat and Son
(1960)
... Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
1960
Sunday Showcase
(TV Series)
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
- Our American Heritage: Autocrat and Son
(1960)
... Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
1960
The United States Steel Hour
(TV Series)
Lowell Chalmers
Lowell Chalmers
- Revolt in Hadley
(1960)
- The Women of Hadley
(1960)
... Lowell Chalmers
1958
Studio One in Hollywood
(TV Series)
Sir Alaric
Sir Alaric
- The Other Place
(1958)
... Sir Alaric (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
1957
The DuPont Show of the Month
(TV Series)
Lord Hertford
Lord Hertford
- The Prince and the Pauper
(1957)
... Lord Hertford
1956-1957
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
(TV Series)
John Anderson / Mr. Princey
John Anderson / Mr. Princey
- A Man Greatly Beloved
(1957)
... John Anderson (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
- Wet Saturday
(1956)
... Mr. Princey (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
1955-1957
Climax!
(TV Series)
Dr, Martin Crandall / Danielson / Clifton Lattimer / ...
Dr, Martin Crandall / Danielson / Clifton Lattimer / ...
- The Strange Deaths at Burnleigh
(1957)
... Dr, Martin Crandall
- Flight to Tomorrow
(1956)
... Danielson
- The Man Who Lost His Head
(1956)
... Clifton Lattimer
- The Hanging Judge
(1956)
... Sir Francis Brittain
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
(1955)
... Mr. Utterson
1956-1957
Matinee Theatre
(TV Series)
Canon Skerritt / Mr. Krane
Canon Skerritt / Mr. Krane
- Shadow and Substance
(1957)
... Canon Skerritt (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
- Mr. Krane
(1956)
... Mr. Krane
1956
Around the World in 80 Days
Sir Francis Cromarty - Bombay to Calcutta Train (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
Sir Francis Cromarty - Bombay to Calcutta Train (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
1956
Producers' Showcase
(TV Series)
Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar
- Caesar and Cleopatra
(1956)
... Julius Caesar (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
1956
Four Star Playhouse
(TV Series)
Sir George
Sir George
- Tunnel of Fear
(1956)
... Sir George (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
1955
TV Reader's Digest
(TV Series)
Martin Archer-Shee
Martin Archer-Shee
- The Archer-Shee Case
(1955)
... Martin Archer-Shee
1955
Front Row Center
(TV Series)
Edward Barrett
Edward Barrett
- The Barretts of Wimpole Street
(1955)
... Edward Barrett (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
1953-1954
The Motorola Television Hour
(TV Series)
Dr. Hawkins / The Golux
Dr. Hawkins / The Golux
- Black Chiffon
(1954)
... Dr. Hawkins
- The Thirteen Clocks
(1953)
... The Golux
1952-1953
Schlitz Playhouse
(TV Series)
John O'Fell
John O'Fell
- In the Pincers
(1953)
... John O'Fell (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
- Crossroads
(1952)
... (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
1953
Robert Montgomery Presents
(TV Series)
- A Criminal Assignment
(1953)
... (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
1952
Omnibus
(TV Series)
Judge (segment "The Trial of Mr. Pickwick")
Judge (segment "The Trial of Mr. Pickwick")
- The Trial of Mr. Pickwick
(1952)
... Judge (segment "The Trial of Mr. Pickwick")
1952
Lux Video Theatre
(TV Series)
Robert Malcolm
Robert Malcolm
- The Return of Ulysses
(1952)
... Robert Malcolm (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
1949
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Lord Pendragon / King Arthur (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
Lord Pendragon / King Arthur (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
1942
The Ghost of Frankenstein
Ludwig Frankenstein / Ghost of Henry Frankenstein (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
Ludwig Frankenstein / Ghost of Henry Frankenstein (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
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Director (2 credits)
Director (2 credits)
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Producer (1 credit)
Producer (1 credit)
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Self (29 credits)
Self (29 credits)
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Archive footage (9 credits)
Archive footage (9 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
(10/6/52) Radio: Appeared in the "Suspense" broadcast (Episode 481) of "The Diary of Dr. Pritchard". See more »Alternate Names:
Sir Cedrick Hardwicke | Sir Cedric Hardwicke | Sir Cedric Hardwicke alsoHeight:
5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Personal Quote:
England is my wife. America is my mistress. It is very good sometimes to get away from one's wife. See more »Trivia:
Had appeared with Vincent Price in five films: The Invisible Man Returns (1940), The Keys of the Kingdom (1944), Wilson (1944), The Ten Commandments (1956) and The Story of Mankind (1957). See more »Trademark:
Rich baritone voice See more »Nickname:
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