Colin Clive
Actor
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Colin Clive is a French film and television actor, a supporting presence rather than a headline one. Most of the work sits in horror. Film has carried much of the workload, with television in between. 'Frankenstein' is where he became Henry Frankenstein for a lot of people. 'Bride of Frankenstein' accounts for a good share of the rest of the recognition. He came to screen work at 30, later than most.
Colin Clive
Actor
Colin Clive is a French film and television actor, a supporting presence rather than a headline one. Most of the work sits in horror. Film has carried much of the workload, with television in between. 'Frankenstein' is where he became Henry Frankenstein for a lot of people. 'Bride of Frankenstein' accounts for a good share of the rest of the recognition. He came to screen work at 30, later than most.
Movies (19 titles)
Plays Henry Frankenstein
Frankenstein
1931
Plays Henry Frankenstein
Bride of Frankenstein
1935
Plays John Marland
The Girl from 10th Avenue
1935
Plays Bruce Vail
History Is Made at Night
1937
Plays Stephen Orlac
Mad Love
1935
Plays Bertrand Berkeley
The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo
1935
Plays Sir Christopher Strong
Christopher Strong
1933
Plays Rupert Harvey
Lily Christine
1932
Plays Warren Barrington
The Stronger Sex
1931
Plays Capt. Andrew 'Andy' Kerr
The Key
1934
Plays Capt. Johnstone
Clive of India
1935
Plays Edward Rochester
Jane Eyre
1934
Plays Geoffrey Fielding
Looking Forward
1933
Plays Maurice Trent
The Right to Live
1935
Plays Eric Reynolds
The Widow from Monte Carlo
1935
Plays Sir Gerald Corven
One More River
1934
Plays Denis Stanhope
Journey's End
1930
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Lancer Spy
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Lancer Spy
Col. Fenwick (rehearsed only) (uncredited)
1937
The Woman I Love
Capt. Thelis
1937
History Is Made at Night
Bruce Vail
1937
The Widow from Monte Carlo
Eric Reynolds
1935
The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo
Bertrand Berkeley
1935
Mad Love
Stephen Orlac
1935
The Girl from 10th Avenue
John Marland
1935
Bride of Frankenstein
Henry Frankenstein
1935
The Right to Live
Maurice Trent
1935
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colin Clive still alive?
Colin Clive passed away on June 25, 1937 at age 37.
What are the most famous roles of Colin Clive?
Colin Clive is best known for roles in Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, Mad Love.
How many movies has Colin Clive been in?
Over a 7-year career (since 1930), Colin Clive has appeared in 19 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Colin Clive's first movie?
The career of Colin Clive began with Journey's End (1930).
What is Colin Clive's most recent movie or series?
Colin Clive's most recent release is Lancer Spy, which premiered on October 8, 1937.
Colin Clive
1900-01-20 · Saint-Malo, Brittany, France
Colin Clive (January 20 1900 - June 25, 1937) was a French-born British actor known for playing tumultuous characters which often mirrored his personal life. He is most famous for his role as Dr. Henry Frankenstein in the 1931 film Frankenstein and its 1935 sequel, Bride of Frankenstein.
Clive entered the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, making his debut in 1919 as 'Claude' in The Eclipse. After almost ten years of touring, he was chosen for the role of 'Stanhope' in the war play Journey's End, replacing Laurence Olivier who had another commitment. He died from complications of tuberculosis originating from his severe alcoholism at only the youthful age of 37.