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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The Best of Abbott and Costello Live [TV Series]

1988

The Epic that Never was [Movie]

1965

Advise And Consent [Movie] as Sen. Seabright Seab Cooley

1962

Spartacus [Movie] as Lentulus Gracchus,Sempronius Gracchus

1960

Sotto Dieci Bandiere [Movie] as Adm. Russell

1960

Witness for the Prosecution [Movie] as Sir Wilfrid Robarts

1957

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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]

1938

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Year
Result
Award
Movie

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

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

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