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Hume Cronyn
Hume Cronyn
91 years (Jul 18, 1911 – Jun 15, 2003)
London, Ontario, Canada
39 Movies
15 TV Shows

Hume Cronyn

Known for
*batteries not included
Frank Riley
Brute Force
Capt. Munsey
Cocoon: The Return
Joe Finley
The Postman Always Rings Twice
Arthur Keats
A career spanning 83+ years and 54+ titles makes Hume Cronyn one of the trade's long-distance runners. his Justice Rosenberg in 'The Pelican Brief' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Drama has been his most frequent territory.
A career spanning 83+ years and 54+ titles makes Hume Cronyn one of the trade's long-distance runners. his Justice Rosenberg in 'The Pelican Brief' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Drama has been his most frequent territory.
Known for
*batteries not included
Frank Riley
Brute Force
Capt. Munsey
Cocoon: The Return
Joe Finley
The Postman Always Rings Twice
Arthur Keats
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Off Season
Sam Clausner
★ 4.4
2001
Film
Seasons of Love
Lonzo · 2 episodes
★ 8.0
1999–
TV
Sea People
Mr. John McRae
★ 6.6
1999
Film
Angel Passing
Pianist
★ 8.0
1998
Film
Marvin's Room
Marvin Wakefield
★ 6.7
1996
Film
Camilla
Ewald
★ 5.6
1994
Film
The Pelican Brief
Justice Rosenberg
★ 6.6
1993
Film
Cocoon: The Return
Joe Finley
★ 6.5
1988
Film
*batteries not included
Frank Riley
★ 6.7
1987
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hume Cronyn still alive?
Hume Cronyn passed away on June 15, 2003 at age 91.
What are the most famous roles of Hume Cronyn?
Hume Cronyn is best known for roles in The Pelican Brief, Cocoon, Shadow of a Doubt.
How many movies has Hume Cronyn been in?
Over a 60-year career (since 1943), Hume Cronyn has appeared in 39 movies and 15 TV shows.
What was Hume Cronyn's first movie?
The career of Hume Cronyn began with Shadow of a Doubt (1943).
What is Hume Cronyn's most recent movie or series?
Hume Cronyn's most recent release is A Separate Peace, which premiered on September 12, 2004.
What TV shows has Hume Cronyn appeared in?
On television, Hume Cronyn has appeared in Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Hawaii Five-O, American Experience, The Ed Sullivan Show.
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Hume Cronyn
Hume Cronyn
1911-07-18 · London, Ontario, Canada

Hume Blake Cronyn Jr. (July 18, 1911 - June 15, 2003) was a Canadian-American actor and writer. Early film roles included Alfred Hitchcock's Shadow of a Doubt (1943) and Lifeboat (1944). He performed frequently alongside his second wife Jessica Tandy, including in the films The World According to Garp (1982), Cocoon (1985), and *batteries not included (1987). Their marriage lasted from 1942 until her death in 1994. He wrote the play Foxfire and television film The Dollmaker with his third wife, Susan Cooper. Many of his wide-ranging stage and screen acting roles garnered critical acclaim, including an Academy Award nomination, three Emmy Awards, and two Tony Awards.

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