Cedric Hardwicke
Actor
71 years (Feb 19, 1893 – Aug 6, 1964)
Known for
Cedric Hardwicke has spent most of a working life as an actor whose accumulated screen time beats that of most leading names. 'The Ten Commandments' is another title that gets mentioned. It began in 1926, at the age of 33. Drama accounts for the largest share of the work. Counting cinema and television together, the tally passes 82 titles. 'Rope' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience.
Cedric Hardwicke
Actor
Known for
Cedric Hardwicke has spent most of a working life as an actor whose accumulated screen time beats that of most leading names. 'The Ten Commandments' is another title that gets mentioned. It began in 1926, at the age of 33. Drama accounts for the largest share of the work. Counting cinema and television together, the tally passes 82 titles. 'Rope' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience.
Movies: 70 titles
Plays Sethi
The Ten Commandments
1956
Plays Francis Cromarty
Around the World in 80 Days
1956
Plays Commentary (voice)
The War of the Worlds
1953
Plays Mr. Henry Kentley
Rope
1948
Plays Frollo
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
1939
Plays General McLaidlaw
Suspicion
1941
Plays Priam
Helen of Troy
1956
Plays Dr. Karl Strolin
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
1951
Plays Robert Bonting
The Lodger
1944
Plays Dr. Ludwig Frankenstein / Dr. Henry Frankenstein (ghostly image)
The Ghost of Frankenstein
1942
Plays Richard Cobb
The Invisible Man Returns
1940
Plays Monsignor at Tweedside
The Keys of the Kingdom
1944
Plays Julian Wilde
Lured
1947
Plays Theotocopulos
Things to Come
1936
Plays King Edward IV of England
Richard III
1955
Plays Fergusson
Five Weeks in a Balloon
1962
Plays Tristan
The Vagabond King
1956
Plays Dr. David Livingstone
Stanley and Livingstone
1939
Plays Tiberius Caesar
Salome
1953
Plays King Arthur
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
1949
Plays Prologue Speaker
Bait
1954
Plays Conrad Stauffer
Invisible Agent
1942
Plays Doc Saunders (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
Baby Face Nelson
1957
Plays Admiral Bowen
Commandos Strike at Dawn
1942
Plays Frederick Alexander (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)v
Tycoon
1947
Plays Ruggieri
Diane
1956
Plays Marquis of Steyne
Becky Sharp
1935
Plays Gov. Phillip
Botany Bay
1952
Plays Mr. James - Jo's father
The Pumpkin Eater
1964
Plays Dr. Meyer Isaacson
Bella Donna
1934
Plays Mr. Hyde
I Remember Mama
1948
Plays Allan Quartermain
King Solomon's Mines
1937
Plays Inspector Orpington
Ivy
1947
Plays Dr. Jim Miller
Sentimental Journey
1946
Plays Mr. Carew
The Power and the Prize
1956
Plays Ralph Nickleby
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
1947
Plays Fleetwood Peyton
The Howards of Virginia
1940
Plays Mr. Brink
On Borrowed Time
1939
Director
Plays Mr. Dabb
Forever and a Day
1943
Plays Dr. James Libbard
A Woman's Vengeance
1948
Plays Admiral
Wing and a Prayer
1944
Plays Senator Henry Cabot Lodge
Wilson
1944
Plays Bishop Bienvenue (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
Les Misérables
1935
Plays David Garrick
Peg of Old Drury
1935
Plays Lord Warrick
Valley of the Sun
1942
Plays Captain Francis Barclay
Caribbean
1952
Plays Father Sebastian
The Cross of Lorraine
1943
Plays Dr. Thomas Arnold
Tom Brown's School Days
1940
Plays Earl of Warwick
Tudor Rose
1936
Plays Arthur Winslow
The Winslow Boy
1948
TV Shows: 12 titles
Plays Professor Crayton
The Gertrude Berg Show
1961
Plays Dr. Hawkins
The Motorola Television Hour
1953
Plays Professor Robertson
Climax!
1954
Plays Mr. Princey
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
Plays John O'Fell
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
Plays Lord Hertford
DuPont Show of the Month
1957
Plays John Busch
Burke's Law
1963
Plays Sir Alaric
Studio One
1948
Plays Simon Polk
The Twilight Zone
1959
Plays Robert Malcolm
Lux Video Theatre
1950
Plays Colas (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
The Outer Limits
1963
Plays Sir George
Four Star Playhouse
1952
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The Pumpkin Eater
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The Pumpkin Eater
Mr. James - Jo's father
1964
The Twilight Zone
Simon Polk
1963Season 5
Burke's Law
John Busch
1963Season 1
The Outer Limits
Colas (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
1963Season 1
Five Weeks in a Balloon
Fergusson
1962
The Gertrude Berg Show
Professor Crayton · 26 episodes
1961–
Baby Face Nelson
Doc Saunders (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
1957
DuPont Show of the Month
Lord Hertford
1957Season 1
Studio One
Sir Alaric
1957Season 10
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cedric Hardwicke still alive?
Cedric Hardwicke passed away on August 6, 1964 at age 71.
What are the most famous roles of Cedric Hardwicke?
Cedric Hardwicke is best known for roles in Rope, The Ten Commandments, Suspicion.
How many movies has Cedric Hardwicke been in?
Over a 38-year career (since 1926), Cedric Hardwicke has appeared in 70 movies and 12 TV shows.
What was Cedric Hardwicke's first movie?
The career of Cedric Hardwicke began with Nelson (1926).
What is Cedric Hardwicke's most recent movie or series?
Cedric Hardwicke's most recent release is The Pumpkin Eater, which premiered on July 16, 1964.
What TV shows has Cedric Hardwicke appeared in?
On television, Cedric Hardwicke has appeared in The Twilight Zone, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Outer Limits, What's My Line?.
Cedric Hardwicke
1893-02-19
Sir Cedric Webster Hardwicke (19 February 1893 – 6 August 1964) was a noted English stage and film actor whose career spanned nearly fifty years. Hardwicke's theatre work included notable performances in productions of the plays of William Shakespeare and George Bernard Shaw, and his film work included leading roles in a number of adapted literary classics.Cedric Hardwicke, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.