Barlowe Borland
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 6, 1877 in Greenock, Scotland, UK
- Died
- August 31, 1948
- Active Years
- 1924–1940 (17 Years)
- Total Credits
- 41 credits in database
Biography
Barlowe Borland was a Scottish character actor born on August 6, 1877, in Greenock, Scotland. Also known as Frank Barlowe, he was recognized for his prolific career in Hollywood films during the 1930s and 1940s. He frequently portrayed minor figures such as clerks, servants, waiters, and judges. His filmography includes appearances in The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Little Minister, A Tale of Two Cities, Easy Living, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Informer, Pride and Prejudice, Bluebeard's 8th Wife, History Is Made at Night, and China Seas. Borland was married to Francesca Redding. He died on August 31, 1948, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, at the age of 71. He is credited with 41 known acting roles.
Career overview
Barlowe Borland was a Scottish character actor born on August 6, 1877, in Greenock, Scotland. Throughout his career, he was recognized for his prolific work in Hollywood films during the 1930s and 1940s. He frequently appeared in supporting and bit parts, often portraying minor figures such as clerks, servants, waiters, and judges. His professional credits include 41 known works, and he was also known by the name Frank Barlowe.
His filmography features a variety of notable productions from the era. Among the films he appeared in are The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Little Minister, A Tale of Two Cities, Easy Living, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Informer, Pride and Prejudice, Bluebeard's 8th Wife, History Is Made at Night, and China Seas. Borland was married to Francesca Redding. He passed away on August 31, 1948, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, at the age of 71.
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Full Filmography
41 titles- Pride and Prejudice (1940) as Dr. MacIntosh
- The Earl of Chicago (1940) as Fingal (uncredited)
- Tom Brown's School Days (1940) as Grimsby aka Old Grimey
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939) as Dubois (uncredited)
- The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939) as Frankland
- Rulers of the Sea (1939) as Magistrate
- We Are Not Alone (1939) as Tom Briggs
- Good Girls Go to Paris (1939) as Chambers - Brand's Butler
- The Witness Vanishes (1939) as Lucus Marplay
- King of the Turf (1939) as Pawnbroker
- Bluebeard's 8th Wife (1938) as Uncle Fernandel (uncredited)
- A Man to Remember (1938) as Doctor with News of Polio Outbreak (uncredited)
- Dangerous to Know (1938) as Butler
- Tip-Off Girls (1938) as Blacky
- Gun Packer (1938) as Professor Angel
- Freshman Year (1938) as Professor Harrison
- History Is Made at Night (1937)
- Easy Living (1937) as Mr. Gurney
- Thunder Trail (1937) as Jim Morgan
- Wells Fargo (1937) as Scottish Passenger
- Sophie Lang Goes West (1937) as Archie Banks
- Night of Mystery (1937)
- Murder Goes to College (1937) as Dean Wilfred Everett Olney
- Night Club Scandal (1937) as Dr. Sully
- Blonde Trouble (1937) as Goebel
- King of Gamblers (1937) as Mr. Parker
- Forlorn River (1937) as 'Dad', the Bank Cashier
- Lloyd's of London (1936) as Joshua Lamb
- Murder on a Bridle Path (1936) as Pipe Expert (uncredited)
- The Road to Glory (1936) as Information clerk (uncredited)
- The Witness Chair (1936) as Mr. O'Neil
- College Holiday (1936) as Sour Puss
- Vanessa: Her Love Story (1935) as Man Calling Benjie a Liar
- China Seas (1935) as Willett, Royal Canada Bank (uncredited)
- The Informer (1935) as Man at Wake (uncredited)
- The Florentine Dagger (1935) as Eric (uncredited)
- Born to Gamble (1935) as Jim - Poker Player (uncredited)
- Sadie McKee (1934) as Brennan’s Servant (uncredited)
- One More River (1934) as Barrister (Uncredited)
- The Little Minister (1934) as Snecky Hobart
- The Man Who Fights Alone (1924) as Mike O'Hara
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Barlowe Borland is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tom Brown's School Days (1940), The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939), Bluebeard's Eighth Wife (1938), Easy Living (1937).
When and where was Barlowe Borland born?
Barlowe Borland was born on August 6, 1877 in Greenock, Scotland, UK. They passed away on August 31, 1948.
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Barlowe Borland has accumulated over 41 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1924 to 1940.
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Barlowe Borland was a Scottish character actor born on August 6, 1877, in Greenock, Scotland. Also known as Frank Barlowe, he was recognized for his prolific career in Hollywood films during the 1930s and 1940s. He frequently portrayed minor figures such as clerks, servants, waiters, and judges. His filmography include...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Tom Brown's School Days (1940) as Grimsby aka Old Grimey — aged about 62
- Easy Living (1937) as Mr. Gurney — aged about 59
- The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939) as Frankland — aged about 61
- Bluebeard's 8th Wife (1938) as Uncle Fernandel (uncredited) — aged about 60
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