Claud Allister
Biography
Claud Allister was an English actor born William Claud Michael Palmer in London, England on 3 October 1888. He began his career as a stockbroker's clerk before making his stage debut in 1910. Allister toured England playing minor parts until World War I, during which he served. After the war, he moved to America in 1924 to act on stage. He made his film debut in 1929 with The Trial of Mary Dugan. Allister appeared in more than 70 films between 1929 and 1955. He died in Santa Barbara, California on 26 July 1970 and was interred in Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery.
Career overview
Claud Allister began his acting career on stage, making his debut in 1910. He toured England, playing minor parts, until the start of World War I. During the war, he served in the conflict. After the war, he moved to America in 1924 to pursue a career in acting on stage.
Allister transitioned to film in 1929, making his debut in the movie "The Trial of Mary Dugan." He went on to appear in over 70 films between 1929 and 1955. His extensive film career spanned both Britain and Hollywood.
Claud Allister's acting credits include appearances in numerous films, with a total of 65 known credits. He was born in London, England, and died in Santa Barbara, California. He is interred in Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery.
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65 titles- Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.6 (2004) as Sir Giles (voice) (archive sound) (uncredited)
- Meet the Governor (1955) as Cyril
- The Black Shield of Falworth (1954) as Sir George
- Kiss Me Kate (1953) as Paul
- Hong Kong (1952) as Hotel Manager
- The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949) as Rat (voice)
- The Wind in the Willows (1949) as Rat (voice)
- The First Gentleman (1948) as Manservant
- Quartet (1948) as 1st. Club Man (segment "The Colonel's Lady")
- Gaiety George (1946) as Archie
- Kiss the Bride Goodbye (1945) as Adolphus Pickering
- Don Chicago (1945) as Lord Piccadilly
- The Hundred Pound Window (1944) as Hon. Freddie
- The Reluctant Dragon (1941) as Sir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
- A Yank in the R.A.F. (1941) as Officer-Motorist (uncredited)
- Charley's Aunt (1941) as Spectator
- Confirm or Deny (1941) as William (scenes deleted)
- Pride and Prejudice (1940) as Mr. Beck
- Lillian Russell (1940) as Arthur Sullivan
- Captain Fury (1939) as Suco
- Blond Cheat (1938) as Lord Basil Sheldon (uncredited)
- Storm Over Bengal (1938) as Redding
- Kentucky Moonshine (1938) as Lord Boffingwell (uncredited)
- Arrest Bulldog Drummond (1938) as Sir Basil Leghorne
- Men Are Such Fools (1938) as Rudolf
- The Awful Truth (1937) as Lord Fabian (uncredited)
- Danger – Love at Work (1937) as Gun salesman
- Oh, What a Knight! (1937)
- Let's Make a Night of It (1937) as Monty
- Bulldog Drummond at Bay (1937) as Algy Longworth
- Dracula's Daughter (1936) as Sir Aubrey
- Three Live Ghosts (1936) as Lord 'Spoofy' Brockton
- Lady Luck (1936) as Briggs
- The Dark Angel (1935) as Lawrence Bidley
- Every Night at Eight (1935) as Mr. Vernon (uncredited)
- The Private Life of Don Juan (1934) as The Duke, as Dukes Go
- Those Were the Days (1934) as Capt. Horace Vale
- The Return of Bulldog Drummond (1934) as Algy Longworth
- The Lady Is Willing (1934) as Brevin
- The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933) as Cornell
- The Medicine Man (1933) as Hon. Freddie Wiltshire
- Sleeping Car (1933) as Baron Delande
- Excess Baggage (1933) as Colonel Murgatroyd R.S.V.P.
- The Unexpected Father (1932) as Claude
- Diamond Cut Diamond (1932) as Joe Fragson
- The Midshipmaid (1932) as Chinley
- Two White Arms (1932) as Dr. Biggash
- The Return of Raffles (1932) as Bunny
- Platinum Blonde (1931) as Dawson - the Valet
- The Sea Ghost (1931) as Percy Atwater
- On the Loose (1931) as Mr. Loder's friend
- Captain Applejack (1931) as John Jason
- I Like Your Nerve (1931) as Archie Lester
- Meet the Wife (1931) as Victor Staunton
- Such Men Are Dangerous (1930) as Fred Wyndham
- The Florodora Girl (1930) as Lord Rumblesham
- Monte Carlo (1930) as Prince Otto von Liebenheim
- Reaching for the Moon (1930) as Sir Horace Partington Chelmsford
- The Czar of Broadway (1930)
- Ladies Love Brutes (1930) as Tailor (uncredited)
- In the Next Room (1930) as Parks (butler)
- Slightly Scarlet (1930) as Albert Hawkins
- Murder Will Out (1930) as Alan Fitzhugh
- Charming Sinners (1929) as Gregson
- Bulldog Drummond (1929) as Algy Longworth
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What movies or TV shows is Claud Allister best known for?
Claud Allister is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Black Shield of Falworth (1954), Kiss Me Kate (1953), The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949), Kiss the Bride Goodbye (1945).
When and where was Claud Allister born?
Claud Allister was born on August 2, 1888 in London, England, UK. They passed away on July 26, 1970.
How many credits does Claud Allister have?
Claud Allister has accumulated over 65 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1929 to 2004.
What is Claud Allister's background in cinema and television?
Claud Allister was an English actor born William Claud Michael Palmer in London, England on 3 October 1888. He began his career as a stockbroker's clerk before making his stage debut in 1910. Allister toured England playing minor parts until World War I, during which he served. After the war, he moved to America in 192...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Awful Truth (1937) as Lord Fabian (uncredited) — aged about 48
- Kiss Me Kate (1953) as Paul — aged about 64
- The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949) as Rat (voice) — aged about 60
- The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933) as Cornell — aged about 44
- The Black Shield of Falworth (1954) as Sir George — aged about 65
- The Private Life of Don Juan (1934) as The Duke, as Dukes Go — aged about 45
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