Cedric Hardwicke

Born: 1893-02-19

Biography

Sir Cedric Webster Hardwicke (19 February 1893 – 6 August 1964) was a noted English stage and film actor whose career spanned nearly fifty years. Hardwicke's theatre work included notable performances in productions of the plays of William Shakespeare and George Bernard Shaw, and his film work included leading roles in a number of adapted literary classics.

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Known For

The Ten Commandments
Around the World in 80 Days
Rope
The War of the Worlds
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Helen of Troy
Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook
Les Misérables
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Wilson

Top Movie Credits

Rope Mr. Henry Kentley
The War of the Worlds Commentary (voice)
Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook Dr. Frankenstein (archive footage)
Les Misérables Bishop Bienvenue (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
Wilson Senator Henry Cabot Lodge