Lester Matthews

Born: 1900-06-05

Birthplace: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK

Biography

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Lester Matthews (June 6, 1900 - June 5, 1975) was an English actor born in Nottingham, England, UK. In his career, he made more than 180 appearances in film and on television. He was on occasion erroneously credited as Lester Mathews and especially in later years was sometimes known as Les Matthews. He died on the 6 June 1975 in Los Angeles, California. He was cremated. His ashes were scattered into the Pacific Ocean. He appeared on television many times including an episode of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour entitled "Completely Foolproof" (original air date: March 29, 1965).

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Known For

The Adventures of Robin Hood
The Sea Hawk
Niagara
King Richard and the Crusaders
Objective, Burma!
Désirée
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
The Raven
Trouble Along the Way
Monsieur Verdoux

Top Movie Credits

The Sea Hawk Guard Officer
Niagara Doctor (uncredited)
King Richard and the Crusaders Archbishop of Tyre / Narrator
Objective, Burma! British Maj. Fitzpatrick
Désirée Caulaincourt (uncredited)
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel British Officer (uncredited)
The Raven Dr. Jerry Holden
Trouble Along the Way Cardinal William Patrick O'Shea
Monsieur Verdoux Prosecutor (uncredited)