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Godfrey Tearle

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Godfrey Tearle

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Also known as Sir Godfrey Seymour Tearle

British actor (1884-1953)

Film & TV

New York City, New York, USA

Sir Godfrey Tearle was an American-born actor who portrayed the quintessential Englishman on stage and in films in both England and the United States.

Known for

  • The Titfield Thunderbolt — Ollie Matthews (The Bishop)1953
  • Decameron Nights — Ricciardo / Bernabo1953
  • Mandy — Mr Garland senior1952
  • I Believe in You — Judge Pyke1952
  • White Corridors — Mr. Groom Sr.1951
  • Private Angelo — Count Piccologrando1949
  • The Beginning or the End — President Franklin D. Roosevelt1947
  • The Rake's Progress — Colonel Robert Kenway1945
  • Medal for the General — General Church1944
  • Undercover — General von Staengel1943

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
New York City
Place of death
London
Occupation
film actor
Languages spoken
English language
Native language
English language
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date of birth
1884-10-12
date of death
1953-06-08
Commons category
Godfrey Tearle
start of work period
1923-00-00
writing language
English language
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