Tom Conway
Biography
Tom Conway, born Thomas Charles Sanders on September 15, 1904, in St. Petersburg, Russian Empire, was a British and American film, television, and radio actor. At the outbreak of the Russian Revolution in 1917, his family moved to England. Conway is remembered for playing private detectives and psychiatrists, including roles as The Falcon, Sherlock Holmes, Bulldog Drummond, and The Saint. He is perhaps best known for playing The Falcon in ten entries of the film series, taking over the role from his younger brother, George Sanders, in The Falcon's Brother in 1942, a film in which both brothers starred. He is also well known for his appearances in three horror films produced by Val Lewton: Cat People in 1942, I Walked with a Zombie in 1943, and The Seventh Victim in 1943. He died on April 22, 1967.
Career overview
Tom Conway was a British film, television, and radio actor born as Thomas Charles Sanders on September 15, 1904, in St. Petersburg, Russian Empire. Following the outbreak of the Russian Revolution in 1917, his family moved to England, where he received his education. Conway became known for playing private detectives, including characters such as The Falcon, Sherlock Holmes, Bulldog Drummond, and The Saint, as well as portraying psychiatrists. He is particularly remembered for playing the suave adventurer The Falcon in a series of 1940s films. He took over the role from his younger brother, George Sanders, in The Falcon's Brother in 1942, a film in which both brothers starred, and ultimately played the character in ten entries of the series.
In addition to his detective and adventurer roles, Conway is well known for his appearances in several horror films produced by Val Lewton. These include Cat People in 1942, I Walked with a Zombie in 1943, and The Seventh Victim in 1943. His acting career spanned across film, television, and radio, with his credits including appearances in Adventures in Paradise, Tightrope, and Alfred Hitchcock Presents. Conway passed away on April 22, 1967, at the age of 62.
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Full Filmography
69 titles- What a Way to Go! (1964) as Lord Kensington (uncredited)
- One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961) as Quizmaster / Collie (voice)
- 12 to the Moon (1960) as Dr. Feodor Orloff
- Rawhide (1959) as Sinclair
- Adventures in Paradise (1959) as Bartlett
- Tightrope (1959) as Harry Nagle
- The Atomic Submarine (1959) as Ian Hunt
- Perry Mason (1957) as Guy Penrose
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) as Commodore Newcombe
- Operation Murder (1957) as Dr. Wayne
- Voodoo Woman (1957) as Dr. Roland Gerard
- Death of a Scoundrel (1956) as Gerry Monte aka Sabourin
- The She-Creature (1956) as Timothy Chappel
- Breakaway (1956) as Tom Martin
- The Last Man to Hang (1956) as Sir Roderick Strood
- Cheyenne (1955) as George Willis
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Max Collodi
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Inspector
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as John Wellington (uncredited)
- The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955)
- Barbados Quest (1955) as Tom Martin
- Prince Valiant (1954) as Sir Kay
- Peter Pan (1953) as Narrator (voice)
- Paris Model (1953) as Maharajah
- Tarzan and the She-Devil (1953) as Fidel
- Park Plaza 605 (1953) as Norman Conquest
- Blood Orange (1953) as Tom Conway, Private Investigator
- Confidence Girl (1952) as Roger Kingsley
- Bride of the Gorilla (1951) as Dr. Viet
- Painting the Clouds with Sunshine (1951) as Bennington
- The Great Plane Robbery (1950) as Ned Johnson
- I Cheated the Law (1949) as John Campbell
- One Touch of Venus (1948) as Whitfield Savory
- The Checkered Coat (1948) as Dr. Michael Madden
- The Challenge (1948) as Capt. Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond
- Bungalow 13 (1948) as Christopher Adams
- 13 Lead Soldiers (1948) as Capt. Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond
- Repeat Performance (1947) as John Friday
- Fun on a Weekend (1947) as Jefferson van Orsdale Jr.
- Lost Honeymoon (1947) as Dr. Robert Davis
- Whistle Stop (1946) as Lew Lentz
- The Falcon's Alibi (1946) as Tom Lawrence
- Criminal Court (1946) as Steve Barnes
- The Falcon's Adventure (1946) as Tom "The Falcon" Lawrence
- The Falcon in San Francisco (1945) as Tom Lawrence / The Falcon
- Two O'Clock Courage (1945) as Theodore 'Step' Allison
- The Falcon in Hollywood (1944) as Tom Lawrence
- The Falcon Out West (1944) as Tom Lawrence / The Falcon
- A Night of Adventure (1944) as Mark Latham
- The Falcon in Mexico (1944) as Tom Lawrence, aka The Falcon
- The Seventh Victim (1943) as Dr. Louis Judd
- I Walked with a Zombie (1943) as Paul Holland
- The Falcon Strikes Back (1943) as Tom Lawrence
- The Falcon and the Co-Eds (1943) as Tom Lawrence, the Falcon
- The Falcon in Danger (1943) as Tom Lawrence / The Falcon
- Cat People (1942) as Dr. Louis Judd
- Rio Rita (1942) as Maurice Craindall
- Mrs. Miniver (1942) as Man (uncredited)
- Mr. and Mrs. North (1942) as Louis Berex
- Grand Central Murder (1942) as Frankie Ciro
- The Falcon's Brother (1942) as Tom Lawrence
- Tarzan's Secret Treasure (1941) as Medford
- The People Vs. Dr. Kildare (1941) as Mr. Channing
- The Bad Man (1941) as Morgan Pell
- Lady Be Good (1941) as Mr. Blanton
- Free and Easy (1941) as Captain Ferris
- The Trial of Mary Dugan (1941) as Edgar Wayne
- Waterloo Bridge (1940) as (voice) (uncredited)
- Sky Murder (1940) as Andrew Hendon
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What movies or TV shows is Tom Conway best known for?
Tom Conway is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including What a Way to Go! (1964), One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961), New Jack City (1991), Adventures in Paradise (1959).
When and where was Tom Conway born?
Tom Conway was born on September 15, 1904 in St. Petersburg, Russian Empire [now Russia]. They passed away on April 22, 1967.
How many credits does Tom Conway have?
Tom Conway has accumulated over 69 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1940 to 1964.
What is Tom Conway's background in cinema and television?
Tom Conway, born Thomas Charles Sanders on September 15, 1904, in St. Petersburg, Russian Empire, was a British and American film, television, and radio actor. At the outbreak of the Russian Revolution in 1917, his family moved to England. Conway is remembered for playing private detectives and psychiatrists, including...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Max Collodi — aged about 50
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Inspector — aged about 50
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as John Wellington (uncredited) — aged about 50
- Perry Mason (1957) as Guy Penrose — aged about 52
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) as Commodore Newcombe — aged about 52
- One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961) as Quizmaster / Collie (voice) — aged about 56
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