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Hugh Wakefield

Known For
Acting
Born
November 10, 1888 in Wanstead, Essex, England, UK
Died
December 5, 1971
Active Years
1931–1954 (24 Years)
Total Credits
31 credits in database
Acting Born Nov 10, 1888 Died Dec 5, 1971 Wanstead, Essex, England, UK 31 credits
31
Total Credits
1931–1954
24 Years Career Span
5
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Hugh Wakefield works in acting. Born November 10, 1888 in Wanstead, Essex, England, UK. Died December 5, 1971. Archytele tracks 31 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

The Million Pound Note
Love's a LuxuryLove's a Luxury · Writer
No Highway in the Sky
One Night with You
Blithe SpiritJourney Together
The Live WireMake It Three
The Street SingerDeath Croons the Blues
The Crimson CircleDreams Come TrueThe Improper DuchessForget Me Not
My Heart Is Calling18 MinutesMarry the GirlDo Not Forget About MeNo Monkey Business
The Man Who Knew Too MuchThe Luck of a SailorLady in Danger
King of the RitzThe Fortunate FoolThe Crime at Blossoms
Aren't We All?Life Goes On
City of SongThe Man They Couldn't ArrestThe Sport of Kings

Full Filmography

31 titles
  • The Million Pound Note (1954) as Duke of Cromarty
  • Love's a Luxury (1952) as Charles Pentwick
  • Love's a Luxury (1952) Writer
  • No Highway in the Sky (1951)
  • One Night with You (1948) as Santell
  • Blithe Spirit (1945) as Dr. George Bradman
  • Journey Together (1945) as Acting Lieutenant
  • The Live Wire (1938) as Grantham
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  • Make It Three (1938)
  • The Street Singer (1937) as Hugh Newman
  • Death Croons the Blues (1937) as Jim Martin
  • The Crimson Circle (1936) as Derek Yale
  • Dreams Come True (1936) as Albert von Waldenau
  • The Improper Duchess (1936) as King of Poldavia
  • Forget Me Not (1936) as Mr. Jackson
  • My Heart Is Calling (1935) as Arvelle, Director of the Monte Carlo Opera
  • 18 Minutes (1935) as Lord Pilcott
  • Marry the Girl (1935) as Hugh Delafield
  • Do Not Forget About Me (1935) as Curtis's Manager
  • No Monkey Business (1935)
  • The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934) as Clive
  • The Luck of a Sailor (1934)
  • Lady in Danger (1934) as King
  • King of the Ritz (1933) as King of Blitz
  • The Fortunate Fool (1933) as Jim Falconer
  • The Crime at Blossoms (1933) as Chris Merryman
  • Aren't We All? (1932) as Lord Grenham
  • Life Goes On (1932) as Ridgeway Emsworth
  • City of Song (1931) as Hon. Roddy Fielding
  • The Man They Couldn't Arrest (1931) as John Dain
  • The Sport of Kings (1931) as Algernon Sprigg

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Hugh Wakefield best known for?

Hugh Wakefield is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Million Pound Note (1954), Love's a Luxury (1952), Love's a Luxury (1952), No Highway in the Sky (1951).

When and where was Hugh Wakefield born?

Hugh Wakefield was born on November 10, 1888 in Wanstead, Essex, England, UK. They passed away on December 5, 1971.

How many credits does Hugh Wakefield have?

Hugh Wakefield has accumulated over 31 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1931 to 1954.

What is Hugh Wakefield's background in cinema and television?

Hugh Wakefield (10 November 1888 – 5 December 1971) was an English film actor, who played supporting roles. He was often seen wearing a monocle. Wakefield was born in Wanstead, which was then in Essex. He also had a distinguished stage career, which began at the age of 11. City of Song (1931) was his first film.

Hugh Wakefield by the numbers

31credits
31films
0TV series
1931–1954active years

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