Eric Mayne

Born: 1865-04-27

Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland, UK [now Republic of Ireland]

Biography

Eric Mayne (April 28, 1865 – February 10, 1947) was an Irish born American actor.

Mayne was born in Dublin and was a star on stage in London in the early 20th century, at the London Lyceum and at Drury Lane. In 1908 and 1910 he played Prince Hildred in The Prince and the Beggar Maid at the Lyceum Theatre in London.

He appeared in the films The New York Peacock, Wife Number Two, Her Hour, Help! Help! Police!, Marooned Hearts, The Conquering Power, Turn to the Right, The Prisoner of Zenda, Pawned, Dr. Jack, My American Wife, The Christian, Suzanna, Prodigal Daughters, Human Wreckage, Her Reputation, Cameo Kirby, The Drums of Jeopardy, Black Oxen, The Yankee Consul, Gerald Cranston's Lady, Her Night of Romance, The Scarlet Honeymoon, Cyclone Cavalier, East Lynne, Hearts and Spangles, Folly of Youth, Money to Burn, Married Alive, The Canyon of Adventure, Rackety Rax, Night of Terror, The Drunkard and Ticket to Paradise, among others.

Mayne died in his sleep in Hollywood, California, on February 10, 1947.

Known For

The Philadelphia Story
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Foreign Correspondent
Refuge
The Return of Frank James
Grand Hotel
Her Hour
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Phantom of the Opera
The Slave

Top Movie Credits

The Philadelphia Story Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Man in Senate Building (uncredited)
Foreign Correspondent Luncheon Guest (uncredited)
Refuge General De Rannier
The Return of Frank James Saloon Patron (uncredited)
Grand Hotel Gambler (uncredited)
Her Hour Phidias Trent
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Lanyon's Associate at Lecture (uncredited)
Phantom of the Opera Reporter (uncredited)
The Slave Dr. Atwell