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, Bligh, Sir Simon de Canterville / The Ghost, Jonathan Reynolds, Sir Wilfrid |
| 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.
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.
BlogHub Articles:
The Night of the Hunter (1955), ’s horrifying masterpiece
By Carol Martinheira on Oct 8, 2021 From The Old Hollywood GardenThe Night of the Hunter (1955), ’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
and Maureen O’Hara check in at “Jamaica Inn”
By Stephen Reginald on Apr 23, 2021 From Classic Movie Manand Maureen O’Hara check in at “Jamaica Inn” Jamaica Inn (1939) is a British period adventure movie directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring and Maureen O’Hara. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Daphne du Maurier. The s... Read full article
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 '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:
By minooallen on Jul 1, 2012 From Classic Movie Hub BlogHappy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, , born today, July 1, in 1899! I like to think of 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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By Dawn on Aug 7, 2011 From Noir and Chick Flicks(July 1, 1899 – December 15, 1962), even though he did not have the looks for a romantic lead, he impressed audiences with his amazing talent. He performed in three short silent comedies starring his wife Elsa Lanchester: Daydreams, Blue Bottles and The Tonic (all 1928) which... Read full article
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Charles Laughton Quotes:
Jonathan Reynolds: How long will you be gone?
[from the scaffold]
Capt. William Kidd: So here's me bequest to them what hunts what I have hid and to their sons sons down through the corridors of time: greed that spawns murder; hatred that corrodes the soul; ambition - the foulest strumpet of all.
Heckler at Kidd's hanging: [to hangman] Hey, Dick - Dick Kent. Sell me a bit of that rope for a sixpence will you?
Capt. William Kidd: Save your money, me lads. You can have it all for nothing if you'll only step here and wear it!
[to hangman]
Capt. William Kidd: Hurry up, Kent. Can't wait forever.
J.J. Bealer: Well, ya ain't said yes... but ya ain't said no.
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