Anthony Dawson
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 18, 1916 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
- Died
- January 8, 1992
- Active Years
- 1940–1993 (54 Years)
- Total Credits
- 74 credits in database
Biography
Anthony Dawson was a Scottish actor born on October 18, 1916, in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. He appeared in various films, including supporting roles as villains in Alfred Hitchcock's Dial M for Murder and Midnight Lace. Dawson also played Professor Dent in the James Bond film Dr. No and Ernst Stavro Blofeld in From Russia with Love and Thunderball. Dawson's acting credits span multiple films, with a total of 70 known credits. He passed away on January 8, 1992, at the age of 75. Dawson is also known by other names, including Anthony M. Dawson and Tony Dawson.
Career overview
Anthony Dawson was a Scottish actor known for his supporting roles in films. He appeared in Alfred Hitchcock's Dial M for Murder, a 1954 film. Dawson also played roles in Midnight Lace, a 1960 film, and Dr. No, a 1962 film where he played Professor Dent.
In addition to his roles in these films, Dawson played the part of Ernst Stavro Blofeld in two James Bond films. He appeared in From Russia with Love, a 1963 film, and Thunderball, a 1965 film. Dawson's career as an actor spanned multiple films, with a total of 70 known credits.
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74 titles- Selling Hitler (1993) as Marquis of Bath
- I Don't Even Like Apple Pie... (1989) as Self (Archive Footage)
- Run for Your Life (1988) as Colonnello Moorcroft
- Ghoulies II (1987) as Priest
- Grace Kelly: The American Princess (1987) as Self (archive footage)
- Where Is Parsifal? (1984) as Ripple
- James Bond: The First 21 Years (1983) as Prof. R. J. Dent (archive footage)
- The Jigsaw Man (1983) as Vicar
- Inchon (1981) as General Collins
- Closed Circuit (1978) as Samuel Pratt (archive footage)
- The Count of Monte-Cristo (1975) as Noirtier De Villefort
- Massacre in Rome (1973) as SS-Brigadeführer Wilhelm Harster
- Massacre in Rome (1973) as Lt. Col. Harster
- Cool Million (1972) as Prefect
- The Valachi Papers (1972) as Federal Investigator
- Red Sun (1971) as Hyatt
- Deadlock (1970) as Anthony Sunshine, the Old Killer
- Operation Snafu (1970) as Italian General
- The Battle of Neretva (1969) as General Morelli
- A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof (1968) as Samuel Pratt
- Death Rides a Horse (1967) as Burt Cavanaugh
- Operation Kid Brother (1967) as Alpha
- Hell Is Empty (1967) as Paul Grant
- Dirty Heroes (1967) as American Colonel
- The Rover (1967) as Captain Vincent
- Your Turn to Die (1967) as Dr. Evans
- Triple Cross (1966) as Major Stillman
- Thunderball (1965) as Ernst Stavro Blofeld
- The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders (1965) as Officer of Dragoons
- Change Partners (1965) as Ben Arkwright
- The Yellow Rolls-Royce (1964) as Mickey (uncredited)
- From Russia with Love (1963) as Ernst Stavros Blofeld
- Espionage (1963) as Colonel Nathan
- The Saint (1962) as Floyd Vosper
- Dr. No (1962) as Professor R. J. Dent
- Seven Seas to Calais (1962) as Lord Burleigh
- The Curse of the Werewolf (1961) as The Marques Siniestro
- Offbeat (1961) as James Dawson
- Danger Man (1960) as Security Officer
- Danger Man (1960) as Martin
- Midnight Lace (1960) as Roy Ash
- Interpol Calling (1959) as Clouston
- International Detective (1959) as Gilles Porret
- Tiger Bay (1959) as Barclay
- Libel (1959) as Gerald Loddon
- Naked City (1958) as Mike Grundy
- Ivanhoe (1958) as Sir Maurice
- Grip of the Strangler (1958) as Supt. Burk
- The Snorkel (1958) Story
- Action of the Tiger (1957) as Security Officer
- Hour of Decision (1957) as Gary Bax
- The Buccaneers (1956) as Captain Flask
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Lucas
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Count Victor Mattoni
- That Lady (1955) as Don Inigo
- Dial M for Murder (1954) as Charles Swann
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Lord Chamberlain
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Captain Lesgate
- The Long Dark Hall (1951) as The Man
- Valley of the Eagles (1951) as Sven Nystrom
- Robert Montgomery Presents (1950)
- Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as Archduke Johann Salvator
- The Wooden Horse (1950) as Pomfret
- They Were Not Divided (1950) as Michael
- The Woman in Question (1950) as Inspector Wilson
- The Queen of Spades (1949) as Fyodor
- Studio One (1948) as Colonel Peter Redlands
- Studio One (1948)
- The Philco Television Playhouse (1948)
- Beware of Pity (1946) as Lt. Blannik
- School for Secrets (1946) as Flt. Lt. Norton
- The Way to the Stars (1945) as Bertie Steen
- They Met in the Dark (1943) as 2nd Code Expert
- Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt (1940) as Student
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Anthony Dawson best known for?
Anthony Dawson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ghoulies II (1987), The Jigsaw Man (1983), Inchon (1981), The Count of Monte-Cristo (1975).
When and where was Anthony Dawson born?
Anthony Dawson was born on October 18, 1916 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. They passed away on January 8, 1992.
How many credits does Anthony Dawson have?
Anthony Dawson has accumulated over 74 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1940 to 1993.
What is Anthony Dawson's background in cinema and television?
Anthony Dawson was a Scottish actor born on October 18, 1916, in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. He appeared in various films, including supporting roles as villains in Alfred Hitchcock's Dial M for Murder and Midnight Lace. Dawson also played Professor Dent in the James Bond film Dr. No and Ernst Stavro Blofeld in From Russi...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Lord Chamberlain — aged about 34
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Captain Lesgate — aged about 34
- Dial M for Murder (1954) as Charles Swann — aged about 37
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Count Victor Mattoni — aged about 38
- Danger Man (1960) as Security Officer — aged about 43
- Danger Man (1960) as Martin — aged about 43
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