George Zucco
Biography
George Zucco was a British character actor. He appeared in plays and 96 films, mostly American-made, during a career spanning over two decades. His films often featured him playing a suave villain or a mad doctor. Zucco was born on January 11, 1886, in Manchester, England, UK. He passed away on May 27, 1960, at the age of 74. Zucco's known credits include acting in various films and he is also known as George Desyll.
Career overview
George Zucco was a character actor who appeared in numerous films during his career. He was born on January 10, 1886, in Manchester, England, UK. Zucco's acting career spanned over two decades, from the 1920s to 1951, during which he appeared in 96 films. The majority of these films were American-made.
In his films, George Zucco often played a suave villain or a mad doctor, particularly in horror films. He was a supporting actor, known for his roles in various movies. Zucco's acting career was marked by his appearances in a wide range of films, showcasing his versatility as a character actor.
George Zucco's career in film was extensive, with 101 known credits. He was active in the film industry from 1931 to 1951, during which time he gained recognition for his performances in various roles. Zucco's acting career was notable for his ability to portray a range of characters, cementing his status as a character actor in the film industry.
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101 titles- Terror in the Pharaoh's Tomb (2007) as Dr. Moriarty (archive footage)
- Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook (1991) as Dr. Joseph Van Ee (archive footage)
- The Horror of It All (1983) as Dr. Cameron (archive footage)
- Doom of Dracula (1966) as Prof. Lampini (archive footage)
- MGM Parade (1955) as self
- David and Bathsheba (1951) as Egyptian Ambassador (uncredited)
- Flame Of Stamboul (1951) as The Voice
- The First Legion (1951) as Father Robert Stuart
- Let's Dance (1950) as Judge
- Harbor of Missing Men (1950) as H.G. Danziger
- The Secret Garden (1949) as Dr. Fortescue
- Madame Bovary (1949) as Dubocage
- The Barkleys of Broadway (1949) as Judge
- The Pirate (1948) as The Viceroy
- Joan of Arc (1948) as Constable of Clervaux
- Tarzan and the Mermaids (1948) as Palanth, the High Priest
- Secret Service Investigator (1948) as Otto Dagoff
- Who Killed Doc Robbin? (1948) as Doc Robbin
- Desire Me (1947) as Father Donnard
- Captain from Castile (1947) as Marquis De Carvajal
- Lured (1947) as H.R. Barrett
- Moss Rose (1947) as Craxton
- Where There's Life (1947) as Paul Stertorius
- Scared to Death (1947) as Dr. Josef Van Ee
- The Flying Serpent (1946) as Prof. Andrew Forbes
- The Imperfect Lady (1946) as Mr. Mallam
- Confidential Agent (1945) as Detective Geddes
- Week-End at the Waldorf (1945) as Bey of Aribajan
- Watchtower Over Tomorrow (1945) as Security Council Chair
- Midnight Manhunt (1945) as Jelke
- Hold That Blonde! (1945) as Dr. Pavel Storasky
- Fog Island (1945) as Leo Grainger
- Sudan (1945) as Horadef
- Having Wonderful Crime (1945) as King aka The Great Movel
- House of Frankenstein (1944) as Prof. Bruno Lampini
- The Seventh Cross (1944) as Fahrenburg
- The Mummy's Ghost (1944) as Andoheb, High Priest of Arkan
- Return of the Ape Man (1944) as Ape Man
- Voodoo Man (1944) as Nicholas
- Shadows in the Night (1944) as Frank Swift
- Holy Matrimony (1943) as Mr. Crepitude
- Sherlock Holmes in Washington (1943) as Heinrich Hinckel aka Richard Stanley
- The Black Raven (1943) as Amos Bradford
- The Mad Ghoul (1943) as Dr. Alfred Morris
- Dead Men Walk (1943) as Lloyd Clayton / Elwyn Clayton
- Never a Dull Moment (1943) as Tony Rocco
- The Black Swan (1942) as Lord Denby
- The Mummy's Tomb (1942) as Andoheb
- The Mad Monster (1942) as Lorenzo Cameron
- My Favorite Blonde (1942) as Dr. Hugo Streger
- Dr. Renault's Secret (1942) as Dr. Robert Renault
- Half Way to Shanghai (1942) as Peter van Hoost
- International Lady (1941) as Webster
- A Woman's Face (1941) as Defense Attorney
- Topper Returns (1941) as Dr. Jeris
- The Monster and the Girl (1941) as Dr. Parry
- Ellery Queen and the Murder Ring (1941) as Dr. Edwin L. Jannery
- Arise, My Love (1940) as Prison Governor
- The Mummy's Hand (1940) as Professor Andoheb
- New Moon (1940) as Vicomte Ribaud
- Dark Streets of Cairo (1940) as Abbadi
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939) as Procurator
- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939) as Professor Moriarty
- The Cat and the Canary (1939) as Lawyer Crosby
- The Magnificent Fraud (1939) as Dr. Luis Virgo
- Here I Am a Stranger (1939) as James K. Spaulding
- Captain Fury (1939) as Arnold Trist
- Marie Antoinette (1938) as Governor of Conciergerie (uncredited)
- Vacation from Love (1938) as Dr. Waxton
- Arrest Bulldog Drummond (1938) as Rolf Alferson
- Arsène Lupin Returns (1938) as Prefect of Police
- Lord Jeff (1938) as James 'Jim' Hampstead
- Suez (1938) as Prime Minister
- Charlie Chan in Honolulu (1938) as Dr. Cardigan
- Fast Company (1938) as Otto Brockler
- Parnell (1937) as Sir Charles Arthur Russell
- Rosalie (1937) as General Maroff
- Saratoga (1937) as Dr. Bierd
- London by Night (1937) as Inspector Jefferson
- Madame X (1937) as Dr. LaFarge
- The Firefly (1937) as Secret Service Chief
- Souls at Sea (1937) as Woodley
- The Bride Wore Red (1937) as Count Armalia
- After the Thin Man (1936) as Dr. Kammer
- The Man Who Could Work Miracles (1936) as The Colonel's Butler
- The Common Round (1936) as Dr. Pyke
- Sinner Take All (1936) as Crowley Bascomb
- Abdul the Damned (1935) as Officer of the Firing Squad
- It's a Bet (1935) as Convict
- What’s in a Name? (1935) as Foot
- Something Always Happens (1934) as Proprietor of the Maison de Paris
- Autumn Crocus (1934) as Revered Mayne
- The Lady Is Willing (1934) as Bailiff
- Road House (1934) as Hotel Manager
- What Happened Then? (1934) as Inspector Hull
- The Good Companions (1933) as Fauntley
- The Man from Toronto (1933) as Squire
- The Roof (1933) as James Renton
- There Goes the Bride (1932) as Prosecutor (uncredited)
- The Midshipmaid (1932) as Lord Dore
- Dreyfus (1931) as Jacques Marie Eugène Godefroy Cavaignac
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is George Zucco best known for?
George Zucco is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including MGM Parade (1955), David and Bathsheba (1951), Let's Dance (1950), Desire Me (1947).
When and where was George Zucco born?
George Zucco was born on January 10, 1886 in Manchester, England, UK. They passed away on May 27, 1960.
How many credits does George Zucco have?
George Zucco has accumulated over 101 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1931 to 2007.
What is George Zucco's background in cinema and television?
George Zucco was a British character actor. He appeared in plays and 96 films, mostly American-made, during a career spanning over two decades. His films often featured him playing a suave villain or a mad doctor. Zucco was born on January 11, 1886, in Manchester, England, UK. He passed away on May 27, 1960, at the age...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- MGM Parade (1955) as self — aged about 69
- After the Thin Man (1936) as Dr. Kammer — aged about 50
- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939) as Professor Moriarty — aged about 53
- Sherlock Holmes in Washington (1943) as Heinrich Hinckel aka Richard Stanley — aged about 57
- Desire Me (1947) as Father Donnard — aged about 61
- The Black Swan (1942) as Lord Denby — aged about 56
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