Walter Kingsford
Biography
Walter Kingsford was born Walter Pearce on September 20, 1882, and died on February 7, 1958. He was a British stage, film, and television actor. Kingsford began his acting career on the London stage and later had a long Broadway career, appearing in plays ranging from the 1912 original American production of George Bernard Shaw's Fanny's First Play to the 1944 production of Song of Norway. In the early 1920s, he was active with the Henry Jewett Players. He subsequently moved to Hollywood, California, for a prolific film career in supporting parts, specializing in portraying authority figures such as noblemen, heads of state, doctors, police inspectors, and lawyers. His film appearances included roles such as Dr. Walter Carew in Dr. Kildare's Victory, Dr. Wallace Faber in My Favorite Blonde, and Mr. Peck as Managing Editor in Unholy Partners.
Career overview
Walter Kingsford was a British stage, film, and television actor born as Walter Pearce on September 20, 1882. He began his acting career on the London stage and later enjoyed a long Broadway career. His stage work spanned from the 1912 original American production of George Bernard Shaw's Fanny's First Play through the 1944 production of Song of Norway. In the early 1920s, he was also active with the Henry Jewett Players.
Kingsford eventually moved to Hollywood, California, where he built a prolific film career playing supporting parts. On screen, he specialized in portraying various authority figures, including noblemen, heads of state, doctors, police inspectors, and lawyers. His credited film appearances included roles such as Dr. Walter Carew in Dr. Kildare's Victory in 1942, Dr. Wallace Faber in My Favorite Blonde in 1942, Mr. Peck the managing editor in Unholy Partners in 1941, as well as appearances in Flight for Freedom in 1943, Hi Diddle Diddle in 1943, and The White Cockatoo in 1935.
Walter Kingsford passed away on February 7, 1958.
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124 titles- Merry Andrew (1958) as Mr. Fairchild
- Telephone Time (1956) as Schliemann's father
- The Count of Monte Cristo (1956)
- Around the World in 80 Days (1956) as Mongolia Captain (uncredited)
- On Trial (1956) as Prosecutor
- Tales of the 77th Bengal Lancers (1956)
- The Search for Bridey Murphy (1956) as Professor
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Col. Blair
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Dr. Mack
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Dr. Sam Helck
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Dr. Manley
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Dr. Poncet
- The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955)
- Science Fiction Theatre (1955)
- The Eddie Cantor Comedy Theater (1955) as Blackwell
- December Bride (1954)
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as James Hughes
- Walking My Baby Back Home (1953) as Henry
- Loose in London (1953) as Earl of Washington
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Sir Charles
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Cary Howard
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Armstrong
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Dr. Blake
- Cavalcade of America (1952)
- Cavalcade of America (1952) as General Carleton
- Confidence Girl (1952) as Mr. Markewell
- The Brigand (1952) as Sultan of Morocco
- The Pathfinder (1952) as Col. Duncannon
- I Love Lucy (1951) as Sir Clive
- The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel (1951) as Vice-Adm. Friedrich Ruge
- Tarzan's Peril (1951) as Barney (uncredited)
- My Forbidden Past (1951) as Coroner
- Two Dollar Bettor (1951) as Carleton P. Adams
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Judge Crothers
- Experiment Alcatraz (1950) as Dr. J.P. Finley
- Slattery's Hurricane (1949) as R.J. Milne
- The Black Arrow (1948) as Sir Oliver Oates
- The Velvet Touch (1948) as Peter Gunther
- Between Two Women (1945) as Dr. Walter Carew
- Mr. Skeffington (1944) as Dr. Melton (uncredited)
- The Hitler Gang (1944) as Franz von Papen
- 3 Men in White (1944) as Dr. Walter Carew
- Mr. Lucky (1943) as Commissioner Hargraves
- Hi Diddle Diddle (1943) as Senator Simpson
- Flight for Freedom (1943) as Admiral Graves
- Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case (1943) as Dr. Walter Carew
- Bomber's Moon (1943) as Prof. Frederich Mueller
- Don't You Believe It (1943) as George Washington
- My Favorite Blonde (1942) as Dr. Wallace Faber
- Fingers at the Window (1942) as Dr. Cromwall
- Calling Dr. Gillespie (1942) as Dr. Carew
- Fly By Night (1942) as Heydt
- Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant (1942) as Dr. Walter Carew
- Dr. Kildare's Victory (1942) as Dr. Walter Carew
- The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe (1942) as T.W. White
- The Corsican Brothers (1941) as Monsieur Dupre
- The Devil and Miss Jones (1941) as Mr. Allison (General Manager)
- Ellery Queen and the Perfect Crime (1941) as Henry (Jardin butler)
- Unholy Partners (1941) as Mr. Peck
- The People Vs. Dr. Kildare (1941) as Dr. Walter Carew
- Hit the Road (1941) as Colonel Smith
- The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance (1941) as Dr. Hooper Tupman
- Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day (1941) as Dr. Walter Carew
- Kitty Foyle (1940) as Mr. Kenneth
- Dr. Kildare's Crisis (1940) as Dr. Walter Carew
- A Dispatch from Reuters (1940) as Napoleon III
- Adventure in Diamonds (1940) as Wakefield
- Dr. Kildare's Strange Case (1940) as SJ Carew
- Lucky Partners (1940) as Wendell
- Star Dust (1940) as Studio Actor Playing "Napoleon"
- Dr. Kildare Goes Home (1940) as Dr. Walter Carew
- Juarez (1939) as Prince Richard Metternich
- The Man in the Iron Mask (1939) as Colbert
- Calling Dr. Kildare (1939) as Dr. Walter Carew
- Dancing Co-Ed (1939) as President Cavendish
- The Secret of Dr. Kildare (1939) as SJ Carew
- The Witness Vanishes (1939) as Amos Craven
- Miracles for Sale (1939) as Colonel Watrous
- If I Were King (1938) as Tristan l'Hermite
- Algiers (1938) as Chef Inspector Louvain
- Carefree (1938) as Dr. Powers
- A Yank at Oxford (1938) as Dean Williams
- The Young in Heart (1938) as Inspector
- There's Always a Woman (1938) as Grigson - Butler
- Lord Jeff (1938) as Superintendent
- The Toy Wife (1938) as Judge Rondell
- Smashing the Spy Ring (1938) as Dr. L.B. Carter
- Young Dr. Kildare (1938) as Dr. P. Walter Carew
- Say It in French (1938) as Hopkins
- Paradise for Three (1938) as William Reichenbach
- The Lone Wolf in Paris (1938) as Grand Duke Gregor de Meyerson
- Captains Courageous (1937) as Dr. Finley
- The Life of Emile Zola (1937) as Colonel Sandherr
- Maytime (1937) as Mr. Rudyard
- Double or Nothing (1937) as Mr. Dobson
- I'll Take Romance (1937) as William Kane
- It Could Happen to You (1937) as Prof. Schwab
- The League of Frightened Men (1937) as Ferdinand E. Bowen
- My Dear Miss Aldrich (1937) as Mr. Talbot
- Stolen Holiday (1937) as Francis Chalon
- Bulldog Drummond Escapes (1937) as "Professor" Stanton
- The Devil Is Driving (1937) as Louis Wooster
- Behind the Criminal (1937) as Robert Carver
- Anthony Adverse (1936)
- Little Lord Fauntleroy (1936) as Joshua Snade
- The Story of Louis Pasteur (1936) as Napoleon III
- The Invisible Ray (1936) as Sir Francis Stevens
- Speed (1936) as Uncle Edward Emery
- The Music Goes 'Round (1936) as Cobham
- Meet Nero Wolfe (1936) as Emanuel Jeremiah (E.J.) Kimball
- Mad Holiday (1936) as Ben Kelvin
- Hearts Divided (1936) as Pichon
- Frankie and Johnnie (1936) as Timothy
- Trouble for Two (1936) as Malthus
- Naughty Marietta (1935) as Don Carlos
- The Mystery of Edwin Drood (1935) as Grewgious
- I Found Stella Parish (1935) as Reeves
- Shanghai (1935) as Hilton
- The White Cockatoo (1935) as Marcus Lovscheim
- Professional Soldier (1935) as Christian Ledgard
- The Melody Lingers on (1935) as Croce
- The President Vanishes (1934) as Drew
- The Pursuit of Happiness (1934) as Rev. Lyman Banks
- The Trans-Atlantic Mystery (1932) as Dodge - Miller's Valet (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Walter Kingsford best known for?
Walter Kingsford is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Merry Andrew (1958), Telephone Time (1956), The Count of Monte Cristo (1956), Around the World in 80 Days (1956).
When and where was Walter Kingsford born?
Walter Kingsford was born on September 20, 1882 in Redhill, Surrey, England, UK. They passed away on February 7, 1958.
How many credits does Walter Kingsford have?
Walter Kingsford has accumulated over 124 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1932 to 1958.
What is Walter Kingsford's background in cinema and television?
Walter Kingsford was born Walter Pearce on September 20, 1882, and died on February 7, 1958. He was a British stage, film, and television actor. Kingsford began his acting career on the London stage and later had a long Broadway career, appearing in plays ranging from the 1912 original American production of George Ber...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- I Love Lucy (1951) as Sir Clive — aged about 68
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Col. Blair — aged about 72
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Dr. Mack — aged about 72
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Dr. Sam Helck — aged about 72
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Dr. Manley — aged about 72
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Dr. Poncet — aged about 72
Full filmography (124) Born on September 20 In memoriam 1958
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