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Name
  
Hugh Wakefield


Role
  
Film actor

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Died
  
December 5, 1971, London, United Kingdom

Movies
  
Blithe Spirit, The Man Who Knew Too Much, Journey Together, The Man They Couldn't, The Crimson Circle

Similar People
  
Anthony Havelock‑Allan, Ronald Neame, David Lean, Alfred Hitchcock, Herbert Smith

Hugh Wakefield (10 November 1888 – 5 December 1971) was an English film actor, who played supporting roles. He was often seen wearing a monocle.

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Wakefield was born in Wanstead, Essex. He also had a distinguished stage career, which began at the age of 11. City of Song (1931) was his first film. He died 5 December 1971 in London aged 83.

Stage

Wakefield appeared in the original London productions of Between Friends (1930), Tea for Two (1938) and The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker (1955) .

Personal life

Hugh Wakefield served with the RAF during World War II, along with his Blithe Spirit co-star Rex Harrison . He was also an avid sportman, particularly enjoying golf and tennis.

Selected filmography

  • City of Song (1931)
  • The Man They Couldn't Arrest (1931)
  • The Sport of Kings (1931)
  • Aren't We All? (1932)
  • Life Goes On (1932)
  • The Fortunate Fool (1933) as Jim Falconer
  • The Crime at Blossoms (1933)
  • The Luck of a Sailor (1934)
  • The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934) as Clive
  • No Monkey Business (1935)
  • My Heart is Calling (1935)
  • Marry the Girl (1935)
  • The Interrupted Honeymoon (1936)
  • Forget Me Not (1936)
  • The Improper Duchess (1936)
  • It's You I Want (1936)
  • Dreams Come True (1936)
  • The Limping Man (1936)
  • The Crimson Circle (1936)
  • The Street Singer (1937)
  • Death Croons the Blues (1937)
  • This England (1941)
  • Blithe Spirit (1945) as Dr. George Bradman
  • One Night With You (1948)
  • Love's a Luxury (1952)
  • The Million Pound Note (1954)

    • References

    Hugh Wakefield Wikipedia
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