Cedric Hardwicke
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 19, 1893
- Died
- August 6, 1964
- Active Years
- 1926–2003 (78 Years)
- Total Credits
- 115 credits in database
Biography
Sir Cedric Webster Hardwicke was an English stage and film actor whose career spanned nearly fifty years. Born on February 19, 1893, his work in the theatre included notable performances in productions featuring the plays of William Shakespeare and George Bernard Shaw. His film work included leading roles in a number of adapted literary classics. Throughout his career, he accumulated 105 known acting credits. He passed away on August 6, 1964, at the age of 71.
Career overview
Sir Cedric Webster Hardwicke was an English stage and film actor whose career spanned nearly fifty years. Born on February 19, 1893, he established a notable presence in the theatre with acclaimed performances in productions of the plays of William Shakespeare and George Bernard Shaw. In addition to his extensive stage work, Hardwicke transitioned to film, where he took on leading roles in a number of adapted literary classics.
Throughout his active career, Hardwicke accumulated 105 known acting credits in movies and television shows. His professional longevity and contributions to the performing arts earned him recognition as a noted actor on both stage and screen.
Sir Cedric Webster Hardwicke passed away on August 6, 1964, at the age of seventy-one. His extensive body of work across theatre and film remains documented through his numerous stage performances and screen credits.
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Full Filmography
115 titles- The Making of The Ten Commandments (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Rope Unleashed (2001) as Self (archive footage)
- Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook (1991) as Dr. Frankenstein (archive footage)
- The Unknown (1964) as Colas
- The Pumpkin Eater (1964) as Mr. James - Jo's father
- Burke's Law (1963) as John Busch
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Colas (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
- Five Weeks in a Balloon (1962) as Fergusson
- The Gertrude Berg Show (1961) as Professor Crayton
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Simon Polk
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self
- DuPont Show of the Month (1957) as Lord Hertford
- Baby Face Nelson (1957) as Doc Saunders (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
- The Story of Mankind (1957) as High Judge
- The Ten Commandments (1956) as Sethi
- Around the World in 80 Days (1956) as Francis Cromarty
- Helen of Troy (1956) as Priam
- Dr. Fu Manchu (1956)
- Diane (1956) as Ruggieri
- The Power and the Prize (1956) as Mr. Carew
- The Vagabond King (1956) as Tristan
- Gaby (1956) as Mr. Edgar Carrington
- Matinee Theater (1955)
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Mr. Princey
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as John Anderson
- MGM Parade (1955) as Self
- Richard III (1955) as King Edward IV of England
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1955) as Mr. George Utterson
- Climax! (1954) as Professor Robertson
- Climax! (1954) as Mr. Utterson
- Climax! (1954) as Sir Francis Brittain
- Climax! (1954) as Clifton Lattimer
- Climax! (1954) as Danielson
- Climax! (1954) as Dr, Martin Crandall
- Bait (1954) as Prologue Speaker
- The War of the Worlds (1953) as Commentary (voice)
- General Electric Theater (1953)
- The Motorola Television Hour (1953)
- The Motorola Television Hour (1953) as Dr. Hawkins
- Salome (1953) as Tiberius Caesar
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Sir George
- This Is Your Life (1952) as Self
- Botany Bay (1952) as Gov. Phillip
- The Green Glove (1952) as Father Goron
- Caribbean (1952) as Captain Francis Barclay
- The Red Skelton Show (1951) as Company Vice President J.R. Williams
- The Red Skelton Show (1951) as Dr. Umlauf
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951)
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as John O'Fell
- The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel (1951) as Dr. Karl Strolin
- Mr. Imperium (1951) as Bernand
- Robert Montgomery Presents (1950)
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self
- Your Show of Shows (1950)
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Robert Malcolm
- Cameo Theatre (1950) as The Inca
- The White Tower (1950) as Nicholas Radcliffe
- Suspense (1949)
- A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1949) as King Arthur
- Now Barabbas (1949) as Governor
- Studio One (1948) as Sir Alaric
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- Rope (1948) as Mr. Henry Kentley
- I Remember Mama (1948) as Mr. Hyde
- The Winslow Boy (1948) as Arthur Winslow
- A Woman's Vengeance (1948) as Dr. James Libbard
- Song of My Heart (1948) as Grand Duke
- The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (1947) as Ralph Nickleby
- Lured (1947) as Julian Wilde
- Tycoon (1947) as Frederick Alexander (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)v
- Ivy (1947) as Inspector Orpington
- Sentimental Journey (1946) as Dr. Jim Miller
- Beware of Pity (1946) as Dr. Albert Condor
- The Imperfect Lady (1946) as Lord Belmont
- The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945) as Narrator (voice)
- French Town... (1945) as Narrator
- The Keys of the Kingdom (1944) as Monsignor at Tweedside
- The Lodger (1944) as Robert Bonting
- Wing and a Prayer (1944) as Admiral
- Wilson (1944) as Senator Henry Cabot Lodge
- Forever and a Day (1943) as Mr. Dabb
- Forever and a Day (1943) Director
- The Cross of Lorraine (1943) as Father Sebastian
- The Moon Is Down (1943) as Col. Lanser
- The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942) as Dr. Ludwig Frankenstein / Dr. Henry Frankenstein (ghostly image)
- Commandos Strike at Dawn (1942) as Admiral Bowen
- Invisible Agent (1942) as Conrad Stauffer
- Valley of the Sun (1942) as Lord Warrick
- Suspicion (1941) as General McLaidlaw
- Sundown (1941) as l'évêque Coombes
- The Invisible Man Returns (1940) as Richard Cobb
- Tom Brown's School Days (1940) as Dr. Thomas Arnold
- The Howards of Virginia (1940) as Fleetwood Peyton
- Victory (1940) as Mr. Jones
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939) as Frollo
- Stanley and Livingstone (1939) as Dr. David Livingstone
- On Borrowed Time (1939) as Mr. Brink
- Green Light (1937) as Dean Harcourt
- King Solomon's Mines (1937) as Allan Quartermain
- Laburnum Grove (1936) as Mr. Baxley
- Things to Come (1936) as Theotocopulos
- Tudor Rose (1936) as Earl of Warwick
- Les Misérables (1935) as Bishop Bienvenue (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
- Becky Sharp (1935) as Marquis of Steyne
- Peg of Old Drury (1935) as David Garrick
- Bella Donna (1934) as Dr. Meyer Isaacson
- Nell Gwyn (1934) as Charles II
- Jew Süss (1934) as Rabbi Gabriel
- The Lady Is Willing (1934) as Gustav Dupont
- The King of Paris (1934) as Max Till
- The Ghoul (1933) as Broughton
- Orders Is Orders (1933) as Brigadier
- Rome Express (1932) as Alistair McBane
- Dreyfus (1931) as Captain Alfred Dreyfus
- Nelson (1926) as Horatio Nelson
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Cedric Hardwicke best known for?
Cedric Hardwicke is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Pumpkin Eater (1964), Burke's Law (1963), The Outer Limits (1963), Five Weeks in a Balloon (1962).
When and where was Cedric Hardwicke born?
Cedric Hardwicke was born on February 19, 1893. They passed away on August 6, 1964.
How many credits does Cedric Hardwicke have?
Cedric Hardwicke has accumulated over 115 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1926 to 2003.
What is Cedric Hardwicke's background in cinema and television?
Sir Cedric Webster Hardwicke was an English stage and film actor whose career spanned nearly fifty years. Born on February 19, 1893, his work in the theatre included notable performances in productions featuring the plays of William Shakespeare and George Bernard Shaw. His film work included leading roles in a number o...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Simon Polk — aged about 66
- Rope (1948) as Mr. Henry Kentley — aged about 55
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Colas (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke) — aged about 70
- The Ten Commandments (1956) as Sethi — aged about 63
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Mr. Princey — aged about 62
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as John Anderson — aged about 62
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