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Charles Laughton (/ ˈ l ɔː t ə n /; 1 July 1899 – 15 December 1962) was a British-American actor. He was trained in London at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and first appeared professionally on the stage in 1926.
IMDb provides comprehensive information about the life and career of Charles Laughton, a British actor, writer, producer and director. Learn about his roles, achievements, personal details, trivia, quotes and more.
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Jun 27, 2024 · Charles Laughton (born July 1, 1899, Scarborough, Yorkshire, England—died December 15, 1962, Hollywood, California, U.S.) was a British actor and director who defied the Hollywood typecasting system to emerge as one of the most versatile performers of his generation.
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Learn about the life and career of Charles Laughton, a versatile actor and director who won an Oscar for The Private Life of Henry VIII. Find out his family, awards, trivia, and more on IMDb.
- July 1, 1899
- December 15, 1962
A list of 32 classic movies starring the versatile and acclaimed actor Charles Laughton, from Witness for the Prosecution to The Hunchback of Notre Dame. See the ratings, genres, directors, and co-stars of each film.
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Jun 4, 2015 · Originally cast as the villainous leader of a murderous band of land-based pirates who pillage the ships they have lured to disaster on the rocky Cornwall coast, Laughton took the part of...