Herbert Lom
Biography
Herbert Lom, born Herbert Charles Angelo Kuchačevič ze Schluderpacheru, was a Czech-born British film and television actor, writer, and businessman whose career spanned more than 60 years. Born on September 11, 1917, in Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary, he moved to the United Kingdom in 1939. He was known for his precise, elegant enunciation of English and appeared in character roles, initially portraying criminals or villains before moving on to professional men in later years. Lom is best known for his roles in The Ladykillers, the Pink Panther film series, the television series The Human Jungle, and other films including Poklad na Stříbrném jezeře and Růžový panter znovu zasahuje. He passed away on September 27, 2012, in London at the age of 95.
Career overview
Herbert Charles Angelo Kuchacevic ze Schluderpacheru, known professionally as Herbert Lom, was a Czech-born British film and television actor whose career spanned more than sixty years. Born in Prague on September 11, 1917, he moved to the United Kingdom in 1939. He began his acting career in Czechoslovakia at the age of twenty with two episodic film roles, including playing Gustav Hodan in a melodrama based on a novel by Maryna.
Throughout his extensive career, Lom appeared in character roles across 118 known acting credits. Early in his career, he frequently portrayed criminals or villains, while in later years he transitioned to portraying professional men. He became particularly noted for his precise and elegant enunciation of the English language.
Lom is best known for his work in notable film and television productions. His prominent credits include roles in The Ladykillers, the Pink Panther film series, and the television series The Human Jungle. Additional films associated with his career include Poklad na Stribrnem jezere, The Pink Panther Strikes Again, and appearances connected to Disneyland. He passed away on September 27, 2012, at the age of ninety-five in London.
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118 titles- Titans of Destruction: The Evolution of Giant Monster Movies (2021) as Self - (archive footage)
- Dracula vs. Vampir (2012)
- Beloved Count (2007) as (archive footage)
- The Curious Case of Inspector Clouseau (2002) as self
- The World of Hammer (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- The Detectives (1993) as Van der Dyck
- Son of the Pink Panther (1993) as Police Commisioner Charles Dreyfus
- The Pope Must Die (1991) as Vittorio Corelli
- The Sect (1991) as Moebius Kelly
- Ten Little Indians (1989) as Gen. Brancko Romensky
- The Masque of the Red Death (1989) as Ludwig
- River of Death (1989) as Colonel Ricardo Diaz
- Skeleton Coast (1988) as Elia
- Master of Dragonard Hill (1987) as Le Farge
- Going Bananas (1987) as Captain Mackintosh
- Whoops Apocalypse (1986) as Gen. Mosquera
- King Solomon's Mines (1985) as Colonel Bockner
- Lace (1984) as Monsier Chardin
- Memed My Hawk (1984) as Ali Safa Bey
- James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate (1984) as Dr. Larsen (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Dead Zone (1983) as Dr. Sam Weizak
- Curse of the Pink Panther (1983) as Chief Insp. Charles LaRousse Dreyfus
- Trail of the Pink Panther (1982) as Chef Inspektor Charles Dreyfus
- I Have Been Here Before (1982) as Dr. Görtler
- Darkroom (1981) as The Phantom of the Opera (archive footage)
- Peter and Paul (1981) as Barnabas
- Hopscotch (1980) as Yaskov
- The Man with Bogart's Face (1980) as Mr. Zebra
- The Lady Vanishes (1979) as Dr. Egon Hartz
- Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978) as Chief Inspector Dreyfus
- Charleston (1977) as Inspector Watkins
- The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976) as Dreyfus
- Uncle Tom's Cabin (1976) as Simon Legree (archive)
- The Return of the Pink Panther (1975) as Chief Inspector Dreyfus
- And Then There Were None (1974) as Dr. Edward Armstrong
- Dark Places (1973) as Prescot
- And Now the Screaming Starts! (1973) as Henry Fengriffen
- Vampir Cuadecuc (1972) as Self
- Asylum (1972) as Byron
- Murders in the Rue Morgue (1971) as Rene Marot
- Count Dracula (1970) as Van Helsing
- Dorian Gray (1970) as Henry Wotton
- Mark of the Devil (1970) as Lord Cumberland
- Mister Jerico (1970) as Victor Russo
- 99 Women (1969) as Governor Santos
- Doppelgänger (1969) as Doctor Hassler
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Mondrago
- Villa Rides (1968) as General Huerta
- The Face of Eve (1968) as Diego
- Assignment to Kill (1968) as Matt Wilson
- The Karate Killers (1967) as Randolph
- Whom the Gods Wish to Destroy 2 (1967) as Etzel
- Gambit (1966) as Shahbandar
- Our Man in Marrakesh (1966) as Mr. Casimir
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Dr. Görtler
- Uncle Tom's Cabin (1965) as Simon Legree
- Return from the Ashes (1965) as Dr. Charles Bovard
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Randolph
- A Shot in the Dark (1964) as Charles Dreyfus
- The Horse Without a Head (1964) as Schiapa
- The Human Jungle (1963) as Doctor Roger Corder M. D., D. P. M.
- Treasure of Silver Lake (1962) as Colonel Brinkley
- Tiara Tahiti (1962) as Chong Sing
- The Phantom of the Opera (1962) as The Phantom (Prof. L. Petrie)
- El Cid (1961) as Ben Yussuf
- Mysterious Island (1961) as Captain Nemo
- Mr. Topaze (1961) as Castel Benac
- The Frightened City (1961) as Waldo Zhernikov
- Spartacus (1960) as Tigranes Levantus
- I Aim at the Stars (1960) as Anton Reger
- North West Frontier (1959) as Van Layden
- Third Man on the Mountain (1959) as Emil Saxo
- No Trees in the Street (1959) as Wilkie
- The Big Fisherman (1959) as Herod Antipas
- Perilous Assignment (1959) as Self
- The Roots of Heaven (1958) as Orsini
- Chase a Crooked Shadow (1958) as Police Commissar Vargas
- Passport to Shame (1958) as Nick Biaggi
- I Accuse! (1958) as Maj. DuPaty de Clam
- Intent to Kill (1958) as Juan Menda
- Fire Down Below (1957) as Harbour Master
- Hell Drivers (1957) as Gino Rossi
- Action of the Tiger (1957) as Trifon, Albania Bandit
- War and Peace (1956) as Napoleon
- The Ladykillers (1955) as Louis, alias 'Mr. Harvey'
- Beautiful Stranger (1954) as Emil Landosh
- The Love Lottery (1954) as André Amico
- Star of India (1954) as Governor Narbonne
- Rough Shoot (1953) as Sandorski
- The Net (1953) as Dr. Alex Leon
- The Man Who Watched Trains Go By (1952) as Julius de Koster, Jr.
- Whispering Smith vs. Scotland Yard (1952) as Roger Ford
- The Ringer (1952) as Maurice Meister
- Two on the Tiles (1951) as Ford
- Mr. Denning Drives North (1951) as Mados
- Hell Is Sold Out (1951) as Dominic Danges
- Golden Salamander (1950) as Rankl
- Night and the City (1950) as Kristo
- State Secret (1950) as Karl Theodor
- The Black Rose (1950) as Anthemus
- Cage of Gold (1950) as Rahman
- Good-Time Girl (1948) as Max Vine
- Portrait from Life (1948) as Fritz Kottler Hendlemann
- Snowbound (1948) as Von Kellerman, alias Keramikos
- Brass Monkey (1948) as Peter Hobart
- Dual Alibi (1947) as Jules de Lisle / Georges de Lisle
- Appointment with Crime (1946) as Gregory Lang
- Night Boat to Dublin (1946) as Keitel
- The Seventh Veil (1945) as Dr. Larsen
- Hotel Reserve (1944) as Andre Roux
- The Dark Tower (1943) as Stephen Torg
- Tomorrow We Live (1943) as Kurtz
- Secret Mission (1942) as Medical Officer
- The Young Mr. Pitt (1942) as Napoleon
- After Mein Kampf (1940)
- Dad for a Day (1939) as Gas Station Patron
- Boží mlýny (1938)
- Žena pod křížem (1937) as Gustav
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Herbert Lom best known for?
Herbert Lom is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Due West: Our Sex Journey (2012), The Detectives (1993), Son of the Pink Panther (1993), Raktanchal (2020).
When and where was Herbert Lom born?
Herbert Lom was born on September 12, 1917 in Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary. They passed away on September 27, 2012.
How many credits does Herbert Lom have?
Herbert Lom has accumulated over 118 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1937 to 2021.
What is Herbert Lom's background in cinema and television?
Herbert Lom, born Herbert Charles Angelo Kuchačevič ze Schluderpacheru, was a Czech-born British film and television actor, writer, and businessman whose career spanned more than 60 years. Born on September 11, 1917, in Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary, he moved to the United Kingdom in 1939. He was known for his preci...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Human Jungle (1963) as Doctor Roger Corder M. D., D. P. M. — aged about 45
- Spartacus (1960) as Tigranes Levantus — aged about 42
- Night and the City (1950) as Kristo — aged about 32
- The Ladykillers (1955) as Louis, alias 'Mr. Harvey' — aged about 37
- Lace (1984) as Monsier Chardin — aged about 66
- Darkroom (1981) as The Phantom of the Opera (archive footage) — aged about 63
Full filmography (118) Born on September 12 In memoriam 2012
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