Godfrey Tearle
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Few resumes are as busy as that of Godfrey Tearle, an American actor whose name appears more often than it is noticed. In film, 'The 39 Steps' is the credit that carries furthest, as Professor Jordan. The resume adds up to 19 titles.
Godfrey Tearle
19 Movies
Few resumes are as busy as that of Godfrey Tearle, an American actor whose name appears more often than it is noticed. In film, 'The 39 Steps' is the credit that carries furthest, as Professor Jordan. The resume adds up to 19 titles.
Movies
Plays Professor Jordan
The 39 Steps
1935
Plays Sir George Corbett, Rear Gunner in B for Bertie
One of Our Aircraft Is Missing
1942
Plays General von Staengel
Undercover
1943
Plays Mr Garland senior
Mandy
1952
Plays Ollie Matthews (The Bishop)
The Titfield Thunderbolt
1953
Plays Sir Marshall Freyne
The Lamp Still Burns
1943
Plays Colonel Robert Kenway
The Rake's Progress
1945
Plays Ricciardo / Bernabo
Decameron Nights
1953
Plays Mayor Pierre DuSchen
Tomorrow We Live
1943
Plays Mr. Groom Sr.
White Corridors
1951
Plays Sir Wilfred Rhodes
The Last Journey
1935
Plays General Church
Medal for the General
1944
Plays Count Piccologrando
Private Angelo
1949
Plays James Berridge
These Charming People
1931
Plays John Manning
Salome of the Tenements
1925
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The Titfield Thunderbolt
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The Titfield Thunderbolt
Ollie Matthews (The Bishop)
1953
Film
Decameron Nights
Ricciardo / Bernabo
1953
Film
Mandy
Mr Garland senior
1952
Film
White Corridors
Mr. Groom Sr.
1951
Film
Private Angelo
Count Piccologrando
1949
Film
The Rake's Progress
Colonel Robert Kenway
1945
Film
Medal for the General
General Church
1944
Film
The Lamp Still Burns
Sir Marshall Freyne
1943
Film
Undercover
General von Staengel
1943
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Godfrey Tearle still alive?
Godfrey Tearle passed away on June 8, 1953 at age 68.
What are the most famous roles of Godfrey Tearle?
Godfrey Tearle is best known for roles in The 39 Steps, The Titfield Thunderbolt, One of Our Aircraft Is Missing.
How many movies has Godfrey Tearle been in?
Over a 38-year career (since 1915), Godfrey Tearle has appeared in 19 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Godfrey Tearle's first movie?
The career of Godfrey Tearle began with Lochinvar (1915).
What is Godfrey Tearle's most recent movie or series?
Godfrey Tearle's most recent release is The Titfield Thunderbolt, which premiered on March 4, 1953.
Godfrey Tearle
1884-10-12 · New York City, New York, USA
Sir Godfrey Tearle was an American-born actor who portrayed the quintessential Englishman on stage and in films in both England and the United States.