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 | Elsa Lanchester, Lumsden Hare, Harry Cording, Cedric Hardwicke |
| 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:
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
John Candy "looks like" .
By Dawn on Oct 11, 2010 From Noir and Chick Flicks(July 1, 1899 – December 15, 1962). Was an English-American stage and film actor, screenwriter, producer and two-time director. Laughton was best known for his historical roles in films. John Franklin Candy (October 31, 1950 – March 4, 1994). Best known for his role as... Read full article
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Charles Laughton Quotes:
Dr. Moreau: The natives, they have a curious ceremony. Mr. Parker has witnessed it.
Ruth Thomas: Tell us about it, Edward.
Edward Parker: Oh, it's... it's nothing.
Dr. Moreau: They are restless tonight.
Leonard Vole: But this is England, where I thought you never arrest, let alone convict, people for crimes they have not committed.
Sir Wilfrid: We try not to make a habit of it.
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Capt. William Kidd: Stab me, there's a pretty sight!
Orange Povey: It'll be prettier still when the fire reaches the magazine, Captain.
Cyprian Boyle: Pity though. Lots of stout seamen among 'em. They've been with us a long time.
Capt. William Kidd: We can none of live forever, Mr. Boyle. Dead men don't talk.
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