Birthname: Charles Laughton
| Sign | Cancer |
| Born | Jul 1, 1899 Scarborough, Yorkshire |
| Died | Dec 15, 1962 Hollywood, CA |
| Age | Died at 63 |
| Final Resting Placeashes interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) | |
Charles Laughton | |
| Job | Actor, screenwriter, producer, director |
| Years active | 1926-1962 |
| Top Roles | Nero, King Herod, Sir Humphrey Pengallan, Henry VIII, Inspector Javert |
| Top Genres | Drama, Comedy, Crime, Romance, Film Adaptation, Historical |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, World War II, Based on Play |
| Top Collaborators | Cedric Hardwicke, Alexander Korda (Director), Erich Pommer (Producer), Frank Lloyd (Director) |
| Shares birthday with | Olivia de Havilland, William Wyler, Farley Granger see more.. |
Charles Laughton Overview:
Legendary actor, Charles Laughton, was born on Jul 1, 1899 in Scarborough, Yorkshire. Laughton died at the age of 63 on Dec 15, 1962 in Hollywood, CA and was laid to rest in ashes interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) Cemetery in Los Angeles, CA.
MINI BIO:
This light-haired, rubber-faced, thick-lipped English actor ran up such a string of brilliant characterizations in Hollywood (after winning an Oscar for his British-made Henry VIII) that his precise and plummy tones became the most imitated of all. Captain Bligh, Mr. Barrett, Rembrandt, Ruggles of Red Gap, Javert in Les Miserables, Nero and, perhaps best of all, Quasimodo: they were all memorably Laughton. From 1945 till 1953 his overripe performances were the despair of his supporters. But he came good again in his last few films (adding an Oscar nomination for Witness for the Prosecution to the one he had received for Mutiny on the Bounty) before his death from spinal cancer. Married to Elsa Lanchester (1902-1986) from 1929. (Source: available at Amazon Quinlan's Film Stars).HONORS and AWARDS:
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Charles Laughton was nominated for three Academy Awards, winning one for Best Actor for The Private Life of Henry VIII (as Henry VIII) in 1932/33.
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Film name | Role | Result |
| 1932/33 | Best Actor | The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933) | Henry VIII | Won |
| 1935 | Best Actor | Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) | Captain Bligh | Nominated |
| 1957 | Best Actor | Witness for the Prosecution (1957) | Sir Wilfrid Robarts | Nominated |
He was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures. Charles Laughton's handprints and footprints were 'set in stone' at Grauman's Chinese Theater during imprint ceremony #66 on Jul 24, 1942.
Charles Laughton BlogHub Articles:
Charles Laughton, John Mills, and Brenda de Banzie star in “Hobson’s Choice”
By Stephen Reginald on Jul 17, 2023 From Classic Movie ManCharles Laughton, John Mills, and Brenda de Banzie star in “Hobson’s Choice” Hobson’s Choice (1954) is a British romantic comedy film directed by David Lean and starring Charles Laughton, John Mills, and Benda de Banzie. The film is based on the play of the same name wri... Read full article
The Night of the Hunter (1955), Charles Laughton’s horrifying masterpiece
By Carol Martinheira on Oct 8, 2021 From The Old Hollywood GardenThe Night of the Hunter (1955), Charles Laughton’s horrifying masterpiece On October 8, 2021October 8, 2021 By CarolIn Uncategorized Can you believe it?s October already? I certainly can?t. But you know what that means. Horror Month is here! And we kick off t... Read full article
Charles Laughton and Maureen O’Hara check in at “Jamaica Inn”
By Stephen Reginald on Apr 23, 2021 From Classic Movie ManCharles Laughton and Maureen O’Hara check in at “Jamaica Inn” Jamaica Inn (1939) is a British period adventure movie directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Charles Laughton and Maureen O’Hara. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Daphne du Maurier. The s... Read full article
Charles Laughton Recites The Gettysburg Address
By Amanda Garrett on Nov 19, 2014 From Old Hollywood FilmsOn Nov. 19, 1863, Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address. There are many screen versions of that famous speech, but British actor Charles Laughton's rendition in Ruggles of Red Gap (1935) is my personal favorite. Laughton is playing an English valet who quiets a rowdy saloon in the wild We... Read full article
Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Charles Laughton
By minooallen on Jul 1, 2012 From Classic Movie Hub BlogHappy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Charles Laughton, born today, July 1, in 1899! I like to think of Charles Laughton as somewhat of a film and theatre Renaissance man. Acting, he did that. Directing, he did that, too. Producing, on his list of skill sets. Yes, Laughton was certainly a multi-ta... Read full article
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Charles Laughton Quotes:
Dr. Moreau: Mr. Parker, do you know what it means to feel like God?
Sir Wilfrid: I'd better take that thermos of cocoa with me. It helps me wash down down the pills.
Miss Plimsoll: Let me see. My learned patient is not above substituting brandy for cocoa.
[opens thermos and smells]
Miss Plimsoll: Sniff, sniff. It is cocoa. So sorry.
Sir Wilfrid: If you were a woman, Miss Plimsoll, I would strike you.
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