Charles Laughton

Charles Laughton

actor, writer, producer

Charles Laughton was born on Jul 01, 1899 in UK. Charles Laughton's big-screen debut came with Piccadilly directed by Ewald André Dupont in 1929, strarring A Nightclub Diner (uncredited). Charles Laughton is known for Advise & Consent directed by Otto Preminger, Franchot Tone stars as The President and Lew Ayres as The Vice President. Charles Laughton has got 9 awards and 5 nominations so far. The most recent award Charles Laughton achieved is Online Film & Television Association. The upcoming new movie Charles Laughton plays is Galileo which will be released on May 27, 1976.

Charles Laughton was born in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, to Eliza (Conlon) and Robert Laughton, hotel keepers of Irish and English descent, respectively. He was educated at Stonyhurst (a highly esteemed Jesuit college in England) and at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (received gold medal). His first appearance on stage was in 1926. Laughton formed own film company, Mayflower Pictures Corp., with Erich Pommer, in 1937. He became an American citizen 1950. A consummate artist, Laughton achieved great success on stage and film, with many staged readings (particularly of George Bernard Shaw) to his credit. Laughton died in Hollywood, California, aged 63.

  • Birthday

    Jul 01, 1899
  • Place of Birth

    Victoria Hotel, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK

Known For

Awards

9 wins & 5 nominations

Online Film & Television Association
2007
Acting
Winner - OFTA Film Hall of Fame
Grammy Awards
1963
Best Documentary, Spoken Word, or Drama Recording (Other Than Comedy)
Winner - Grammy
1963
Best Documentary Or Spoken Word Recording (Other Than Comedy)
Winner - Grammy
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Movies