Claud Allister

Born: 1888-08-02

Birthplace: London, England, UK

Biography

Claud Allister (3 October 1888 – 26 July 1970) was an English actor. After his education at Felsted, in Essex, he appeared in 74 films between 1929 and 1955.

He was born William Claud Michael Palmer in London, England and died in Santa Barbara, California. His interment was located in Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery.

He began his career as a stockbroker's clerk but gave it up and made his stage debut in 1910. He toured England playing minor parts till the war started. He served in WWI and in 1924 went to America to act on the stage. In 1929 he made his film debut where he featured in The Trial of Mary Dugan.

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Known For

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
Captain Fury
Lillian Russell
Blond Cheat
Pride and Prejudice
Dracula's Daughter
Lady Luck
Excess Baggage
Kiss Me Kate
The Reluctant Dragon

Top Movie Credits

Lillian Russell Arthur Sullivan
Blond Cheat Lord Basil Sheldon (uncredited)
Excess Baggage Colonel Murgatroyd R.S.V.P.
The Reluctant Dragon Sir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)