Kenneth More
Biography
Kenneth Gilbert More was an English film actor born on 20 September 1914. He achieved significant success in the post-World War II era, becoming a prominent figure in the British film industry. Throughout his career, More appeared in numerous feature films. He became well known for portraying a specific character type, frequently cast as an archetypal middle-class gentleman who was characterized as carefree and happy-go-lucky. More held the title of Commander of the Order of the British Empire. He passed away on 12 July 1982. His professional legacy remains rooted in his contributions to cinema during the decades following the second world war.
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Full Filmography
67 titles- The Making of 'A Night to Remember' (1993) as Self (archive footage)
- Alma Cogan: The Girl With The Giggle In Her Voice (1991) as Self (archive footage)
- A Tale of Two Cities (1980) as Dr. Jarvis Lorry
- Unidentified Flying Oddball (1979) as King Arthur
- Leopard in the Snow (1979) as Sir Philip James
- An Englishman's Castle (1978) as Peter Ingram
- The Silent Witness (1978) as Narrator (voice)
- Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1977) as Prof. Otto Lindenbrock
- The Rocking Horse Winner (1977) as Uncle Oscar
- The Slipper and the Rose (1976) as Chamberlain
- Father Brown (1974) as Father Brown
- Six Faces (1972) as Richard Drew
- Scrooge (1970) as Ghost of Christmas Present
- Battle of Britain (1969) as Group Capt. Baker
- The Betrayal (1969) as Colonel Foreman
- Oh! What a Lovely War (1969) as Kaiser Wilhelm II
- Dark of the Sun (1968) as Doctor Wreid
- Omnibus (1967) as Self
- The Forsyte Saga (1967) as 'Young Jolyon' Forsyte
- The White Rabbit (1967) as Wing Cmdr. Yeo-Thomas
- Lord Raingo (1966) as Sam Raingo
- The Collector (1965) as Miranda’s Older Friend (uncredited)
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Kenneth Shreeve
- The Comedy Man (1964) as Chick Byrd
- We Joined the Navy (1963) as Lt. Cmdr. Robert Badger
- First Night (1963) as Major Colum Fitzgerald
- The Longest Day (1962) as Capt. Colin Maud
- Some People (1962) as Mr. Smith
- Heart to Heart (1962) as David Mann
- The Greengage Summer (1961) as Eliot
- Sink the Bismarck! (1960) as Captain Jonathan Shepard
- Man in the Moon (1960) as William Blood
- North West Frontier (1959) as Capt. Scott
- The 39 Steps (1959) as Richard Hannay
- A Night to Remember (1958) as Second Officer Charles Herbert Lightoller
- The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw (1958) as Jonathan Tibbs
- Next to No Time (1958) as David Webb
- The Admirable Crichton (1957) as Bill Crichton
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Wilfred Racey
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Major
- Reach for the Sky (1956) as Douglas Bader
- The Deep Blue Sea (1955) as Freddie Page
- The Man Who Loved Redheads (1955) as Narrator
- Raising a Riot (1955) as Tony Kent
- Playing Fields Association: Cricket (1955) as Self
- Doctor in the House (1954) as Richard Grimsdyke
- Genevieve (1953) as Ambrose Claverhouse
- Our Girl Friday (1953) as Pat Plunkett
- Never Let Me Go (1953) as Steve Quillan
- The Yellow Balloon (1953) as Ted Palmer
- Brandy for the Parson (1952) as Tony Rackman
- No Highway in the Sky (1951)
- The Galloping Major (1951) as Film Director
- The Franchise Affair (1951) as Stanley Peters
- Appointment with Venus (1951) as Lionel Fallaize
- Chance of a Lifetime (1950) as Adam
- Morning Departure (1950)
- The Clouded Yellow (1950) as Willy Shepley
- Now Barabbas (1949) as Spencer
- Man on the Run (1949) as Corp. Newman the Blackmailer
- Stop Press Girl (1949) as Police Sgt. 'Bonzo'
- Scott of the Antarctic (1948) as Lt. E.G.R. (Teddy) Evans R.N.
- A Piece of Cake (1948) as Police Clerk (uncredited)
- Power Without Glory (1947) as Eddie
- School for Secrets (1946) as Bomb Aimer (uncredited)
- Toad of Toad Hall (1946) as Badger
- Look Up and Laugh (1935) as Bit Part
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kenneth More best known for?
Kenneth More is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Tale of Two Cities (1980), Unidentified Flying Oddball (1979), An Englishman's Castle (1978), Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1977).
When and where was Kenneth More born?
Kenneth More was born on September 20, 1914 in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, England, UK. They passed away on July 12, 1982.
How many credits does Kenneth More have?
Kenneth More has accumulated over 67 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1935 to 1993.
What is Kenneth More's background in cinema and television?
Kenneth Gilbert More was an English film actor born on 20 September 1914. He achieved significant success in the post-World War II era, becoming a prominent figure in the British film industry. Throughout his career, More appeared in numerous feature films. He became well known for portraying a specific character type,...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Forsyte Saga (1967) as 'Young Jolyon' Forsyte — aged about 52
- The Longest Day (1962) as Capt. Colin Maud — aged about 47
- A Night to Remember (1958) as Second Officer Charles Herbert Lightoller — aged about 43
- Some People (1962) as Mr. Smith — aged about 47
- The Collector (1965) as Miranda’s Older Friend (uncredited) — aged about 50
- Omnibus (1967) as Self — aged about 52
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