Hugh Wakefield
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Hugh Wakefield (10 November 1888 – 5 December 1971) was an English film actor, who played supporting roles.[1] He was often seen wearing a monocle.[2] [3]
Wakefield was born in Wanstead, Essex. He also had a distinguished stage career,[4] which began at the age of 11. City of Song (1931) was his first film.[5] He died 5 December 1971 in London aged 83.
Stage
Wakefield appeared in the original London productions of Between Friends (1930), Tea For Two (1938) and The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker (1955) .
Personal life
Hugh Wakefield served with the RAF during World War II along with his Blithe Spirit co-star, Rex Harrison . He was also an avid sportman, particularly enjoying golf & tennis.[6]
Selected filmography
- City of Song (1931)
- The King of Blitz (1932)
- The Fortunate Fool (1933) as Jim Falconer
- The Man They Couldn't Arrest (1933)
- The Crime at Blossoms (1933)
- The Luck of a Sailor (1934)
- The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934)
- No Monkey Business (1935)
- My Heart is Calling (1935)
- The Interrupted Honeymoon (1936)
- Forget Me Not (1936)
- The Improper Duchess (1936)
- It's You I Want (1936)
- Dreams Come True (1936)
- The Limping Man (1936)
- The Crimson Circle (1936)
- The Street Singer (1937)
- Death Croons the Blues (1937)
- This England (1941)
- Blithe Spirit (1945)
- One Night With You (1948)
- Love's a Luxury (1952)
- The Million Pound Note (1954)
References
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