Basil Radford
Biography
Basil Radford works in acting. Born June 25, 1897 in Chester, England, UK. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- The Lady Vanishes (1938) as Charters
- Jamaica Inn (1939) as Lord George
- Dead of Night (1945) as George Parratt (Segment "The Golfing Story")
- Young and Innocent (1937) as Erica's Uncle Basil
- Seven Days Leave (1930) as Corporal
- Night Train to Munich (1940) as Charters
- Whisky Galore! (1949) as Captain Paul Waggett
- Quartet (1948) as Henry Garnet (segment "The Facts of Life")
- The Captive Heart (1946) as Major Ossy Dalrymple
- The Next of Kin (1942) as Careless Talker on Train
- Passport to Pimlico (1949) as Gregg
- The Winslow Boy (1948) as Desmond Curry
- White Corridors (1951) as Retired Civil Servant
- Millions Like Us (1943) as Charters
- Unpublished Story (1942) as Lamb
- The Galloping Major (1951) as Major Arthur Hill
- The Four Just Men (1939) as (uncredited)
- Chance of a Lifetime (1950) as Dickinson
- Helter Skelter (1949) as Maj. Bright (uncredited)
- Convict 99 (1938) as Deputy Governor
- Climbing High (1938) as Reggie Baird
- Girl in the News (1940) as Doctor Threadgrove
- Broken Blossoms (1936) as Mr. Reed
- The Way to the Stars (1945) as 'Tiny' Williams
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Basil Radford best known for?
Basil Radford is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Lady Vanishes (1938), Dead of Night (1945), Rambo: The Force of Freedom (1986), Romanzo Criminale: The Series (2008).
When and where was Basil Radford born?
Basil Radford was born on June 25, 1897 in Chester, England, UK.
How many credits does Basil Radford have?
Basil Radford has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1930 to 1951.
What is Basil Radford's background in cinema and television?
Arthur Basil Radford (25 June 1897 – 20 October 1952) was an English character actor who featured in many British films of the 1930s and 1940s. He is probably best remembered for his appearances alongside Naunton Wayne as one half of Charters and Caldicott, two cricket-obsessed Englishmen who appeared in several films...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Lady Vanishes (1938) as Charters — aged about 41
- Dead of Night (1945) as George Parratt (Segment "The Golfing Story") — aged about 48
- The Galloping Major (1951) as Major Arthur Hill — aged about 54
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