Herbert Marshall
Biography
Herbert Brough Falcon Marshall was an English stage, screen, and radio actor born in London on May 23, 1890. Despite losing a leg during the First World War, he established a successful theatrical career in the United Kingdom and North America before becoming an in-demand leading man in Hollywood. During the 1930s and 1940s, he frequently appeared in romantic melodramas and comedies, later transitioning into character acting. His professional filmography includes 92 known credits. Among his notable works are the films The Little Foxes, the television program Playhouse 90, and the series Adventures in Paradise. Herbert Marshall died on January 23, 1966, at the age of 75.
Career overview
Herbert Brough Falcon Marshall was an English actor who worked in stage, screen, and radio. Born in London, England, on May 23, 1890, he established a successful theatrical career in both the United Kingdom and North America. Despite losing a leg during the First World War, Marshall became an in-demand leading man in Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s. Throughout this period, he frequently appeared in romantic melodramas and occasional comedies. In his later years, he transitioned into character acting.
His professional credits include 92 known acting roles. Among the projects he is associated with are the films The Little Foxes and the television programs Playhouse 90 and Adventures in Paradise. Marshall died on January 23, 1966, at the age of 75.
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Full Filmography
96 titles- Alfred Hitchcock: The Unseen Home Movies (2026) as Self
- Stars of the Silver Screen - Greta Garbo (2014) as Self (archive footage)
- Complicated Women (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- The Horror Show (1979) as (archive footage)
- The Third Day (1965) as Austin Parsons
- The List of Adrian Messenger (1963) as Sir Wilfrid Lucas
- The Caretakers (1963) as Dr. Jubal Harrington
- Five Weeks in a Balloon (1962) as The Prime Minister
- A Fever in the Blood (1961) as Gov. Oliver P. Thornwall
- Hong Kong (1960) as Sir John Dalman
- Midnight Lace (1960) as Charles Manning
- College Confidential (1960) as Henry Addison
- Adventures in Paradise (1959) as Dr. Morgan
- Adventures in Paradise (1959) as Judge
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Father Anthony
- The Fly (1958) as Insp. Charas
- Stage Struck (1958) as Robert Harley Hedges
- The Mystery of Thirteen (1957) as Dr. Knight
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Simon Baker
- Wicked as They Come (1956) as Stephen Collins
- The Weapon (1956) as Insp. Mackenzie
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Judge Connors
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Colin Bragner
- The Virgin Queen (1955) as Lord Leicester
- December Bride (1954)
- The George Gobel Show (1954) as Self
- The Black Shield of Falworth (1954) as William, Earl of Mackworth
- Gog (1954) as Dr. Van Ness
- Riders to the Stars (1954) as Dr. Donald L. Stanton / Narrator
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Bo Barrett
- Angel Face (1953) as Mr. Charles Tremayne
- The Unexpected (1952) as Self -Host
- Anne of the Indies (1951) as Dr Jameson
- Robert Montgomery Presents (1950) as Inspector Goole
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Enoch Gavin
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Dr. Jaquith
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Andrew Crocker-Harris
- The Underworld Story (1950) as E.J. Stanton
- Black Jack (1950) as Dr. James Curtis
- The Secret Garden (1949) as Archibald Craven
- Studio One (1948) as Colonel Beaumont
- Ivy (1947) as Miles Rushworth
- High Wall (1947) as Willard I. Whitcombe
- Duel in the Sun (1946) as Scott Chavez
- The Razor's Edge (1946) as W. Somerset Maugham
- Crack-Up (1946) as Traybin
- The Enchanted Cottage (1945) as Major John Hillgrove
- The Unseen (1945) as Dr. Charles Evans
- Andy Hardy's Blonde Trouble (1944) as Dr. Standish
- The Shining Future (1944) as Self
- Forever and a Day (1943) as Curate in Air Raid Shelter
- Young Ideas (1943) as Prof. Michael Kingsley
- Flight for Freedom (1943) as Paul Turner
- The Moon and Sixpence (1942) as Geoffrey Wolfe
- The Little Foxes (1941) as Horace Giddens
- When Ladies Meet (1941) as Rogers Woodruff
- Kathleen (1941) as John Davis
- Adventure in Washington (1941) as Sen. John Coleridge
- Foreign Correspondent (1940) as Stephen Fisher
- The Letter (1940) as Robert Crosbie
- A Bill of Divorcement (1940) as Gray Meredith
- Zaza (1939) as Dufresne
- Woman Against Woman (1938) as Stephen Holland
- Mad About Music (1938) as Richard Todd
- Always Goodbye (1938) as Jim Howard
- Angel (1937) as Sir Frederick Barker
- Breakfast for Two (1937) as Jonathan Blair
- Girls' Dormitory (1936) as Dr. Stephen Dominik
- A Woman Rebels (1936) as Thomas Lane
- The Lady Consents (1936) as Dr. Michael J. Talbot
- Till We Meet Again (1936) as Alan Barclay
- Forgotten Faces (1936) as Harry
- Make Way for a Lady (1936) as Christopher 'Chris' Drew
- If You Could Only Cook (1935) as Jim Buchanan
- The Dark Angel (1935) as Gerald Shannon
- The Good Fairy (1935) as Doctor Sporum
- The Flame Within (1935) as Dr. Gordon Phillips
- Accent on Youth (1935) as Steven Gaye
- Riptide (1934) as Lord Philip Rexford
- The Painted Veil (1934) as Walter Fane
- Four Frightened People (1934) as Arnold Ainger
- Outcast Lady (1934) as Napier
- I Was a Spy (1933) as Stephan
- The Solitaire Man (1933) as Oliver Lane
- Trouble in Paradise (1932) as Gaston
- Blonde Venus (1932) as Edward 'Ned' Faraday
- Evenings for Sale (1932) as Count Franz von Degenthal
- The Faithful Heart (1932) as Waverly Ango
- The Calendar (1931) as Gerry Anson
- Secrets of a Secretary (1931) as Lord Danforth
- The House That Shadows Built (1931) as (archive footage)
- Michael and Mary (1931) as Michael Rowe
- Murder! (1930) as Sir John Menier
- The Letter (1929) as Geoffrey Hammond
- Mumsie (1927) as Col. Armytage
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Herbert Marshall best known for?
Herbert Marshall is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The List of Adrian Messenger (1963), Five Weeks in a Balloon (1962), A Fever in the Blood (1961), Open Season (2006).
When and where was Herbert Marshall born?
Herbert Marshall was born on May 23, 1890 in London, England, UK. They passed away on January 23, 1966.
How many credits does Herbert Marshall have?
Herbert Marshall has accumulated over 96 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1927 to 2026.
What is Herbert Marshall's background in cinema and television?
Herbert Brough Falcon Marshall was an English stage, screen, and radio actor born in London on May 23, 1890. Despite losing a leg during the First World War, he established a successful theatrical career in the United Kingdom and North America before becoming an in-demand leading man in Hollywood. During the 1930s and ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Judge Connors — aged about 65
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Colin Bragner — aged about 65
- The George Gobel Show (1954) as Self — aged about 64
- Trouble in Paradise (1932) as Gaston — aged about 42
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Father Anthony — aged about 68
- Angel Face (1953) as Mr. Charles Tremayne — aged about 63
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