Cecil Lauriston Kellaway
| Sign | Leo |
| Born | Aug 22, 1890 Cape Town, South Africa |
| Died | Feb 28, 1973 Hollywood, CA |
| Age | Died at 82 |
| Final Resting PlaceWestwood Memorial Park | |
Cecil Kellaway | |
| Job | Actor |
| Years active | 1921-1972 |
| Known for | Wise or mischievous characters |
| Top Roles | Mac, Mr. Stebbins, Monsignor Ryan, Horace, Governor |
| Top Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance, Crime, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Romance (Drama), Romance (Comic) |
| Top Collaborators | Fred Kohlmar (Producer), Hal B. Wallis (Producer), Victor Saville (Director), Cecil B. DeMille (Director) |
| Shares birthday with | Geoffrey Horne, Eleonora Brown, Jay Novello see more.. |
Cecil Kellaway Overview:
Character actor, Cecil Kellaway, was born Cecil Lauriston Kellaway on Aug 22, 1890 in Cape Town, South Africa. Kellaway died at the age of 82 on Feb 28, 1973 in Hollywood, CA and was laid to rest in Westwood Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles, CA.
MINI BIO:
Cecil Kellaway appeared in over 145 film and television roles, many times as wise or mischievous characters. His films include Wuthering Heights (1939), The House of the Seven Gables (1940), The Letter (1940), and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967). Kellaway was originally offered the role of Santa Claus in the 1947 film, Miracle on 34th Street, but turned it down. The role instead was given to his cousin, Edmund Gwenn, and the film has since become a Christmas classic.
(Source: article by Annmarie Gatti for Classic Movie Hub).HONORS and AWARDS:
.Although Kellaway was nominated for two Oscars, he never won a competitive Academy Award.
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Film name | Role | Result |
| 1948 | Best Supporting Actor | The Luck of the Irish (1948) | Horace | Nominated |
| 1967 | Best Supporting Actor | Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) | Monsignor Ryan | Nominated |
BlogHub Articles:
What a Character:
By The Lady Eve on Nov 18, 2014 From Lady Eve's Reel Lifeis among a handful of older character actors active during Hollywood's heyday who brought to the screen a delectable combination of warmth, kindliness and good cheer that I call "old guy charm." Other members of this twinkly-eyed pack of golden boys include the likes of sweet and snug... Read full article
What a Character:
By The Lady Eve on Nov 18, 2014 From Lady Eve's Reel Lifeis among a handful of older character actors active during Hollywood's heyday who brought to the screen a delectable combination of warmth, kindliness and good cheer that I call "old guy charm." Other members of this twinkly-eyed pack of golden boys include the likes of sweet and snug... Read full article
What a Character:
By The Lady Eve on Nov 18, 2014 From Lady Eve's Reel Lifeis among a handful of older character actors active during Hollywood's heyday who brought to the screen a delectable combination of warmth, kindliness and good cheer that I call "old guy charm." Other members of this twinkly-eyed pack of golden boys include the likes of sweet and snug... Read full article
All in the Family: and Edmund Gwenn
By Annmarie Gatti on Aug 22, 2014 From Classic Movie Hub BlogCousins and Edmund Gwenn? Yes,?Hollywood’s favorite Leprechaun, , was Santa Claus’ (Edmund Gwenn’s) cousin! Cecil and his elder cousin Edmund was born Cecil Lauriston Kellaway on August 22, 1890 (or 1893?) in Cape Town, South Africa. Edmu... Read full article
Mini Tribute Character Actor:
By Annmarie Gatti on Aug 22, 2012 From Classic Movie Hub BlogBorn August 22, 1890, Character Actor ! Hollywood’s favorite Leprechaun, , just happened to be Santa Claus’ (Edmund Gwenn‘s) cousin! But on a more serious note: Kellaway played 140+ roles, many times as wise or mischievous characters. He was nominated ... Read full article
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Cecil Kellaway Quotes:
Ellen: What's your name?
Earnshaw: We'll call him Heathcliff.
Nick Smith: [about his plan to sell Twin Oaks and move to Canada to take care of his sister] My mind's made up.
Cora Smith: So, you've given it a great deal of thought, your mind's made up? Without even talking it over with me, your mind's made up. Well, mine isn't!
Nick Smith: [coldly] That's too bad.
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