Brandon Hurst
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 30, 1866 in London, England, UK
- Died
- July 15, 1947
- Active Years
- 1920–2015 (96 Years)
- Total Credits
- 99 credits in database
Biography
Brandon Hurst was an English stage and film actor born in London on November 30, 1866. During his youth, he studied philology and began his theatrical career in the 1880s. He performed in Broadway productions from 1900 until he transitioned into motion pictures. His notable stage work included an appearance in the 1910 production of Two Women. Hurst made his film debut in 1915 with Via Wireless. Throughout his career, he became well known for portraying antagonists in various films, including his roles as Sir George Carewe in the 1920 version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and as Jehan in the 1923 film The Hunchback of Notre Dame. He died in Hollywood, California, on July 15, 1947.
Career overview
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Name: Brandon Hurst.
Dates: November 30, 1866 – July 15, 1947.
Nationality/Role: English stage and film actor.
Birthplace: London, England, UK.
Deathplace: Hollywood, California, USA.
Early Life/Education: Studied philology in his youth.
Theater Career: Began performing in theater in the 1880s. Worked in Broadway shows from 1900 until his entry into motion pictures. Most notable stage appearance was Two Women in 1910.
Film Career: Film debut in 1915 in Via Wireless. Appeared in 129 other films before his death in 1947.
Reputation: Became well known in the 1920s for many distinguished roles portraying the antagonist.
Notable Film Roles:
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920): Played Sir George Carewe.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923): Played Jehan.
Love (1927).
Known Credits (TMDB): 99.
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Brandon Hurst was an English stage and film actor born in London, England, on November 30, 1866. In his youth, he studied philology and began performing in theater during the 1880s. He worked in Broadway shows from 1900 until he entered motion pictures. His most notable stage appearance was in the 1910 production Two Women.
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Hurst made his film debut in 1915 in Via Wireless. He appeared in 129 other films before his death in Hollywood, California, on July 15, 1947. During the 1920s, he became well known for many distinguished roles portraying the antagonist. His notable film credits include the 1920 production Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, in which he played Sir George Carewe, and the 1923 film The Hunchback of Notre Dame, where he played Jehan. He is also known for his work in the 1927 film Love.
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Hurst made his film debut in 1915 in Via Wireless. He appeared in 129 other films before his death in Hollywood, California, on July 15, 1947. During the 1920s, he became well known for many distinguished roles portraying the antagonist. His notable film credits include the 1920 production Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, in which he played Sir George Carewe, and the 1923 film The Hunchback of Notre Dame, where he played Jehan. He is also known for his work in the 1927 film Love."
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99 titles- Synthwave Horror: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (2015) as Sir George Carewe
- My Favorite Brunette (1947) as Butler (uncredited)
- Road to Utopia (1946) as Man at Zambini's (uncredited)
- Sister Kenny (1946) as Mr. Todd (Landlord) (uncredited)
- The Green Years (1946) as Bookseller
- The Man in Half Moon Street (1945) as Simpson
- The Corn Is Green (1945) as Lewellyn Powell (uncredited)
- The Princess and the Pirate (1944) as Mr. Pelly
- House of Frankenstein (1944) as Dr. Geissler (uncredited)
- Shine on Harvest Moon (1944) as Watchman (uncredited)
- Mrs. Parkington (1944) as Footman (uncredited)
- Jane Eyre (1943) as Lowood School Trustee
- Thank Your Lucky Stars (1943) as Cabbie in "Good Neighbor" Number (uncredited)
- The Constant Nymph (1943) as Minor Role
- Dixie (1943) as Dignified Man in Audience
- The Leopard Man (1943) as Cemetery Gatekeeper (uncredited)
- The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942) as Hans, Villager at Council Meeting (uncredited)
- Road to Morocco (1942) as English Announcer (uncredited)
- The Remarkable Andrew (1942) as Mr. Chief Justice John Marshall
- The Mad Martindales (1942) as Smythe Butler
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941) as Dr. Lanyon's Butler Briggs (uncredited)
- Sign of the Wolf (1941) as Dr. Morton
- Road to Happiness (1941) as Swayne
- The Blue Bird (1940) as Footman
- The Howards of Virginia (1940) as Wilton
- If I Had My Way (1940) as Hedges
- Rhythm on the River (1940) as Bates
- East Side of Heaven (1939) as Butler (uncredited)
- The Sun Never Sets (1939) as A Doctor
- Stanley and Livingstone (1939) as Sir Henry Forrester
- Tell No Tales (1939) as Lovelake's Butler (uncredited)
- Four Men and a Prayer (1938) as Jury Foreman (uncredited)
- If I Were King (1938) as Beggar (uncredited)
- Suez (1938) as Franz Liszt
- Kidnapped (1938) as Doomster
- Professor Beware (1938) as Charlile - Butler
- Wee Willie Winkie (1937) as Bagby
- The Firefly (1937) as English General (uncredited)
- Maid of Salem (1937) as Tithing Man
- The Plough and the Stars (1936) as Sergeant Tinley
- The Moon's Our Home (1936) as Babson
- Gasoloons (1936) as Sheriff / Motorist
- Bonnie Scotland (1935) as Military Policeman (uncredited)
- The Woman in Red (1935) as Uncle Emlen Wyatt
- While the Patient Slept (1935) as Grondal - the Butler
- The Great Impersonation (1935) as Middleton
- The Lost Patrol (1934) as Bell
- The House of Rothschild (1934) as Stock Trader
- Bombay Mail (1934) as Pundit Garnath Chundra
- Bright Eyes (1934) as Higgins
- The Little Minister (1934) as Anders Strothers
- House of Mystery (1934) as Hindu Priest
- Red Morning (1934) as The Magistrate
- Cavalcade (1933) as Gilbert & Sullivan Actor (uncredited)
- Scarface (1932) as Citizens Committee Member (uncredited)
- Murders in the Rue Morgue (1932) as Prefect of Police
- Rasputin and the Empress (1932) as Staff General (uncredited)
- White Zombie (1932) as Silver
- Down To Earth (1932) as Jeffrey, the Butler
- Sherlock Holmes (1932) as Secretary to Erskine (uncredited)
- The Midnight Lady (1932) as District Attorney
- Young as You Feel (1931) as Robbins
- A Connecticut Yankee (1931) as Merlin / Doctor in Mansion
- Murder at Midnight (1931) as Lawrence
- The Eyes of the World (1930) as Mr. Edward Taine
- The Right of Way (1930) as Crown Attorney
- High Society Blues (1930) as Jowles
- The Wolf of Wall Street (1929) as Sturgess
- The Greene Murder Case (1929) as Sproot
- The Voice of the Storm (1929) as Dr. Isaacs
- Her Private Life (1929) as Sir Emmett Wildering
- Interference (1929) as Inspector Haynes
- The Man Who Laughs (1928) as Barkilphedro
- News Parade (1928) as A.K. Wellington
- 7th Heaven (1927) as Uncle George
- Love (1927) as Senator Karenin
- Annie Laurie (1927) as The Campbell Chieftain
- High School Hero (1927) as Mr. Golden
- The Lady of the Harem (1926) as Beggar
- The Grand Duchess and the Waiter (1926) as Matard - Hotel Manager
- The Shamrock Handicap (1926) as The Procurer of Taxes
- The Enchanted Hill (1926) as Jasper Doak
- The Amateur Gentleman (1926) as Peterby
- Volcano (1926) as André de Chauvalons
- The Rainmaker (1926) as Doyle
- Made for Love (1926) as Pharaoh
- Secret Orders (1926) as Butler
- The Lady (1925) as St. Aubyns Sr
- Lightnin' (1925) as Everett Hammond
- The Thief of Bagdad (1924) as The Caliph
- He Who Gets Slapped (1924) as Clown (uncredited)
- The Lover of Camille (1924) as Bertrand
- Cytherea (1924) as Daniel Randon
- The Silent Watcher (1924) as Reporter Herrold
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923) as Jehan
- The World's Applause (1923) as James Crane
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920) as Sir George Carewe
- A Dark Lantern (1920) as Colonel Dereham
- Via Wireless (1915) as Edward Pinckney
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Brandon Hurst best known for?
Brandon Hurst is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including My Favorite Brunette (1947), Road to Utopia (1946), The Princess and the Pirate (1944), House of Frankenstein (1944).
When and where was Brandon Hurst born?
Brandon Hurst was born on November 30, 1866 in London, England, UK. They passed away on July 15, 1947.
How many credits does Brandon Hurst have?
Brandon Hurst has accumulated over 99 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 2015.
What is Brandon Hurst's background in cinema and television?
Brandon Hurst was an English stage and film actor born in London on November 30, 1866. During his youth, he studied philology and began his theatrical career in the 1880s. He performed in Broadway productions from 1900 until he transitioned into motion pictures. His notable stage work included an appearance in the 1910...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Scarface (1932) as Citizens Committee Member (uncredited) — aged about 65
- The Princess and the Pirate (1944) as Mr. Pelly — aged about 77
- Road to Morocco (1942) as English Announcer (uncredited) — aged about 75
- Road to Utopia (1946) as Man at Zambini's (uncredited) — aged about 79
- Shine on Harvest Moon (1944) as Watchman (uncredited) — aged about 77
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920) as Sir George Carewe — aged about 53
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