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Frederick Worlock

Acting Born Dec 14, 1886 Died Aug 1, 1973 London, England, UK 75 credits
75
Total Credits
1928–1982
55 Years Career Span
23
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Biography

Frederick Worlock was a British-American actor born in London, England, UK, on December 14, 1886. He passed away on August 1, 1973, at the age of 86. Also known as Frederic Worloc, he had 73 known acting credits. On stage, he made his debut in 1906 in Henry V in Bristol and appeared in four London productions before relocating to the United States in the 1920s, where he acted in Broadway productions between 1923 and 1954. From 1938 to 1966, he worked as a supporting actor in numerous films, including Man Hunt, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, How Green Was My Valley, The Imperfect Lady, Singapore, The Lone Wolf in London, Love from a Stranger, Ruthless, Joan of Arc, Spartacus, Spinout, and as the voice of Horace in One Hundred and One Dalmatians.

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Career

Career overview

Frederick Worlock was a British-American actor whose career spanned both the stage and screen. Born in London, England, UK, on December 14, 1886, he made his stage debut in 1906 in Henry V in Bristol. After acting in four productions in London, he moved to the United States in the 1920s and appeared in various Broadway productions between 1923 and 1954.

Transitioning to film, Worlock appeared as a supporting actor from 1938 to 1966. His film credits include Man Hunt, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, How Green Was My Valley, The Imperfect Lady, Singapore, The Lone Wolf in London, Love from a Stranger, Ruthless, Joan of Arc, Spartacus, and Spinout. He is also known for his voice work as Horace in One Hundred and One Dalmatians, a role he performed in the 1961 film and again uncredited in the 1963 film The Sword in the Stone. Additionally, he was known for his work in Halloween Treat, Markham, and Omnibus.

Throughout his career, Worlock accumulated numerous known credits as an actor. He passed away on August 1, 1973, at the age of 86.

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Career timeline

Disney's Halloween Treat
Elizabeth the Queen
Spinout
Strange Bedfellows
The Invincible Mr. Disraeli
The Notorious Landlady
One Hundred and One Dalmatians
Spartacus
Perry Mason
Alfred Hitchcock PresentsAlfred Hitchcock PresentsAlfred Hitchcock PresentsAlfred Hitchcock PresentsMGM Parade
King Lear
Robert Montgomery Presents
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Studio OneJoan of ArcJohnny BelindaA Woman's VengeanceRuthless
A Double LifeForever AmberThe Macomber AffairSingaporeLove from a Stranger
Terror by NightDressed to KillShe-Wolf of LondonThe LocketThe Imperfect Lady
The Woman in GreenHangover SquareCaptain KiddPursuit to AlgiersThe Fatal Witness
The Lodger
Jane EyreSaharaMadame CurieAir Raid WardensSherlock Holmes Faces Death
The Black SwanEagle SquadronKeep 'Em SailingCaptains of the CloudsPacific Rendezvous
How Green Was My ValleyMan HuntDr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeRage in HeavenInternational Lady
The Sea HawkNorthwest PassageStrange CargoHudson's BayThe Earl of Chicago
Lady of the TropicsBalalaikaMiracles for Sale
Two Masters

Full Filmography

75 titles
  • Disney's Halloween Treat (1982) as Horace (voice) (archive footage)
  • Elizabeth the Queen (1968) as Lord Burghley
  • Spinout (1966) as Blodgett
  • Strange Bedfellows (1965) as Mr. Martindale (Lawyer) (uncredited)
  • The Invincible Mr. Disraeli (1963) as Lord Derby
  • The Notorious Landlady (1962) as Elderly Colonel (uncredited)
  • One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961) as Horace / Inspector Craven (voice)
  • Spartacus (1960) as Laelius
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  • Perry Mason (1957) as Judge
  • Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Gus Harrison
  • Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Mr. Betts
  • Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Barclay
  • Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Dan Mintz
  • MGM Parade (1955)
  • King Lear (1953) as Earl of Gloucester
  • Robert Montgomery Presents (1950)
  • A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1949) as Lord Mayor (uncredited)
  • Studio One (1948)
  • Joan of Arc (1948) as Duke of Bedford, England's Regent
  • Johnny Belinda (1948) as Prosecutor (uncredited)
  • A Woman's Vengeance (1948) as Judge (uncredited)
  • Ruthless (1948) as J. Norton Sims
  • A Double Life (1947) as Actor in "Othello"
  • Forever Amber (1947)
  • The Macomber Affair (1947) as Clerk
  • Singapore (1947) as Cadum
  • Love from a Stranger (1947) as Inspector Hobday
  • Last of the Redmen (1947) as Gen. Webb
  • Terror by Night (1946) as Prof. William Kilbane
  • Dressed to Kill (1946) as Colonel Cavanaugh
  • She-Wolf of London (1946) as Park Patrol Constable-in-Charge Ernie Hobbs
  • The Locket (1946) as Doctor (uncredited)
  • The Imperfect Lady (1946) as Henderson
  • The Woman in Green (1945) as Dr. Onslow
  • Hangover Square (1945) as Supt. Clay (uncredited)
  • Captain Kidd (1945) as Landers - Newgate Prison Governor (uncredited)
  • Pursuit to Algiers (1945) as Prime Minister
  • The Fatal Witness (1945) as Sir Humphrey Mong
  • Scotland Yard Investigator (1945) as John Brent
  • The Lodger (1944)
  • Jane Eyre (1943) as Sam--Waiter at Inn
  • Sahara (1943) as Radio Newscaster (voice) (uncredited)
  • Madame Curie (1943) as Businessman (uncredited)
  • Air Raid Wardens (1943) as Otto
  • Sherlock Holmes Faces Death (1943) as Geoffrey Musgrave
  • Secret Service In Darkest Africa (1943) as Sir James Langley
  • Appointment in Berlin (1943) as Von Ritter - Ministry of Information (uncredited)
  • Passport to Suez (1943) as Sir Roger Wembley
  • The Mantrap (1943) as Patrick Berwick
  • London Blackout Murders (1943) as Eugene Caldwell (as Frederic Worlock)
  • The Black Swan (1942) as Speaker of Assembly (uncredited)
  • Eagle Squadron (1942) as Grenfall
  • Keep 'Em Sailing (1942) as Hugo Stregel
  • Captains of the Clouds (1942) as President of Court Martial
  • Pacific Rendezvous (1942) as Dr. Jackwin
  • Madero of Mexico (1942) as Aristocratic Landowner (uncredited)
  • How Green Was My Valley (1941) as Dr. Richards
  • Man Hunt (1941) as Lord Gerald Risborough
  • Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941) as Dr. Heath
  • Rage in Heaven (1941) as Solicitor-General
  • International Lady (1941) as Sir Henry
  • A Yank in the R.A.F. (1941) as Canadian Major
  • The Sea Hawk (1940) as Darnell
  • Northwest Passage (1940) as Sir William Johnson
  • Strange Cargo (1940) as Grideau, the Prison Head
  • Hudson's Bay (1940) as English Governor
  • The Earl of Chicago (1940) as Lord Elfie (uncredited)
  • South of Suez (1940) as Defense Counsel
  • He Stayed for Breakfast (1940) as Communist President
  • Murder Over New York (1940) as Insp. Hugh Drake
  • Moon Over Burma (1940) as Stephen Harmon
  • Lady of the Tropics (1939) as Colonel Demassey
  • Balalaika (1939) as Ramensky
  • Miracles for Sale (1939) as Dr. Cesar Sabbatt
  • Two Masters (1928)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Frederick Worlock best known for?

Frederick Worlock is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Spinout (1966), The Notorious Landlady (1962), One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961), Spartacus (1960).

When and where was Frederick Worlock born?

Frederick Worlock was born on December 14, 1886 in London, England, UK. They passed away on August 1, 1973.

How many credits does Frederick Worlock have?

Frederick Worlock has accumulated over 75 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1928 to 1982.

What is Frederick Worlock's background in cinema and television?

Frederick Worlock was a British-American actor born in London, England, UK, on December 14, 1886. He passed away on August 1, 1973, at the age of 86. Also known as Frederic Worloc, he had 73 known acting credits. On stage, he made his debut in 1906 in Henry V in Bristol and appeared in four London productions before re...

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75credits
67films
8TV series
1928–1982active years

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