Anthony Dawson

Born: 1916-10-18

Birthplace: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Biography

Anthony Douglas Gillon Dawson (18 October 1916 – 8 January 1992) was a Scottish actor, best known for his supporting roles as villains in films such as Alfred Hitchcock's Dial M for Murder (1954) and Midnight Lace (1960), as well as playing Professor Dent in the James Bond film Dr. No (1962). He also appeared as Ernst Stavro Blofeld in From Russia with Love (1963) and Thunderball (1965).

Known For

Dr. No
From Russia with Love
Thunderball
Dial M for Murder
Red Sun
The Count of Monte-Cristo
The Valachi Papers
Death Rides a Horse
The Battle of Neretva
Inchon

Top Movie Credits

Dr. No Professor R. J. Dent
From Russia with Love Ernst Stavros Blofeld
Thunderball Ernst Stavro Blofeld
Dial M for Murder Charles Swann
Red Sun Hyatt
The Count of Monte-Cristo Noirtier De Villefort
The Valachi Papers Federal Investigator
Death Rides a Horse Burt Cavanaugh
The Battle of Neretva General Morelli
Inchon General Collins