Ernest Thesiger
Actor
Known for
If longevity counts for anything, Ernest Thesiger is a British actor who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. The most visible line on the filmography is 'Bride of Frankenstein' (Doctor Pretorius). He also turns up in 'Scrooge'. The oldest credits belong to a different era of the industry. The distance between the first credit and the most recent is about 110 years.
Ernest Thesiger
Actor
47 Movies · 1 Series
If longevity counts for anything, Ernest Thesiger is a British actor who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. The most visible line on the filmography is 'Bride of Frankenstein' (Doctor Pretorius). He also turns up in 'Scrooge'. The oldest credits belong to a different era of the industry. The distance between the first credit and the most recent is about 110 years.
Movies
Plays Doctor Pretorius
Bride of Frankenstein
1935
Plays Mr. Garrett, Bank Director
The Million Pound Note
1954
Plays Emperor Tiberius
The Robe
1953
Plays The Undertaker
Scrooge
1951
Plays Theodotus
Caesar and Cleopatra
1945
Plays Sir John Kierlaw
The Man in the White Suit
1951
Plays Horace Femm
The Old Dark House
1932
Plays Duke of Berri - French Ambassador
Henry V
1944
Plays Lord Crawford
Quentin Durward
1955
Plays Old Macpherson
The Battle of the Sexes
1960
Plays Stefano
The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone
1961
Plays Hickson
The Horse's Mouth
1958
Plays Mr. Hadlock
Sons and Lovers
1960
Plays Chairman
The Lamp Still Burns
1943
Plays Sir Trevor Lampington
Last Holiday
1950
Plays Maydig
The Man Who Could Work Miracles
1936
Plays Wiliam Pitt
Nelson
1918
Plays Mr. Macdonald
Meet Mr. Lucifer
1953
Plays 3rd Old Gentleman
Three Men in a Boat
1956
Plays Joseph Chamberlain
The Life Story of David Lloyd George
1918
Plays Examiner
Doctor at Large
1957
Plays Earl
The Magic Box
1952
Plays Mr. Ridgeley Pierce
The Winslow Boy
1948
Plays Laing
The Ghoul
1933
Plays Adrian Chiddiatt
The Night of the Party
1934
Plays Walter Hoover
They Drive by Night
1938
Plays Sir Walter
Who Done It?
1956
Plays Lord Dewsbury
Value for Money
1955
Plays Ferris
My Learned Friend
1943
Plays The Vicomte
Father Brown
1954
Plays Dr. Richard Marsham
A Place of One's Own
1945
Plays Dr Cruickshank
The Ghosts of Berkeley Square
1947
Plays Henry Dashwood (segment "The Colonel's Lady")
Quartet
1948
Plays Carter
The Ware Case
1938
Plays Endicott
Laughter in Paradise
1951
Plays Justices' Clerk
Don't Take It to Heart
1944
Plays Farne
The Man Within
1947
Plays Sir Edward Follesmark
Jassy
1947
Plays Sir John Nightingale
Make Me an Offer!
1954
Plays Baron Emil de Kekesfalva
Beware of Pity
1946
Plays Ryder-Harris
Brass Monkey
1948
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Stefano
1961
Sons and Lovers
Mr. Hadlock
1960
The Battle of the Sexes
Old Macpherson
1960
Lord Arthur Savile's Crime
The Dean
1960
The Horse's Mouth
Hickson
1958
Armchair Theatre
Millionaire
1958Season 3
Doctor at Large
Examiner
1957
Three Men in a Boat
3rd Old Gentleman
1956
Who Done It?
Sir Walter
1956
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ernest Thesiger still alive?
Ernest Thesiger passed away on January 14, 1961 at age 81.
What are the most famous roles of Ernest Thesiger?
Ernest Thesiger is best known for roles in Bride of Frankenstein, Scrooge, The Old Dark House.
How many movies has Ernest Thesiger been in?
Over a 45-year career (since 1916), Ernest Thesiger has appeared in 47 movies and 1 TV shows.
What was Ernest Thesiger's first movie?
The career of Ernest Thesiger began with The Real Thing at Last (1916).
What is Ernest Thesiger's most recent movie or series?
Ernest Thesiger's most recent release is The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone, which premiered on December 28, 1961.
What TV shows has Ernest Thesiger appeared in?
On television, Ernest Thesiger has appeared in Armchair Theatre.
Ernest Thesiger
1879-01-15 · Chelsea, London, England, UK
Ernest Thesiger, CBE, was an English stage and screen actor. He is best known for his distinctive performance as Dr. Septimus Pretorius in James Whale's 1935 film The Bride of Frankenstein.