Charles Laughton

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Born: 7/1/1899 · Scarborough, Yorkshire, England

Biography: Tortured but brilliant British actor Charles Laughton's unique performances made him a compelling performer both on stage and in film. After starting his career as an hotel manager, Laughton switched to acting. His performances in London's West End plays brought him early a …

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ActorAll Actor Credits

Tales of Manhattan [Movie] as Charles Smith

2008

Hobson's Choice [Movie] as Henry Horatio Hobson

2008

The Blue Veil [Movie] as Fred K. Begley

2007

Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd [Movie] as Capt. Kidd

2005

It Started with Eve [Movie] as Jonathan Reynolds

2005

The Sign of the Cross [Movie] as Nero

2004

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The Night of the Hunter [Movie]

1955

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Jamaica Inn [Movie]

1939

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St. Martin's Lane [Movie]

2004

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Year
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Award
Movie

1957
Won
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Best Actor
Witness for the Prosecution

1957
Won
Hollywood Foreign Press Association
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Witness for the Prosecution

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