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Anthony Dawson

Bio: Anthony Douglas Gillon Dawson (18 October 1916 – 8 January 1992) was a Scottish actor, best known for his supporting roles as villains in films such as Alfred Hitchcock's Dial M for Murder (1954) and Midnight Lace (1960), as well as playing Professor Dent in the James Bond film Dr. No (1962)
Born: Wed, Oct 18 1916
Birthplace: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Death: Wed, Jan 08 1992
Anthony Dawson is 75 years old
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Poster of Selling Hitler
Selling Hitler
Anthony Dawson was 74 in Selling Hitler as 'Marquis of Bath'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 11 1991
Poster of Run for Your Life
Run for Your Life
Anthony Dawson was 71 in Run for Your Life as 'Colonnello Moorcroft'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Ghoulies II
Ghoulies II
Anthony Dawson was 70 in Ghoulies II as 'Priest'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 31 1987
Poster of Grace Kelly: The American Princess
Grace Kelly: The American Princess
Anthony Dawson was 70 in Grace Kelly: The American Princess as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 08 1987
Poster of Where Is Parsifal?
Where Is Parsifal?
Anthony Dawson was 67 in Where Is Parsifal? as 'Ripple'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of The Jigsaw Man
The Jigsaw Man
Anthony Dawson was 67 in The Jigsaw Man as 'Vicar'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 11 1983
Poster of The Count of Monte-Cristo
The Count of Monte-Cristo
Anthony Dawson was 59 in The Count of Monte-Cristo as 'Noirtier De Villefort'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1975
Poster of Massacre in Rome
Massacre in Rome
Anthony Dawson was 56 in Massacre in Rome as 'SS-Brigadeführer Wilhelm Harster, Lt. Col. Harster'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 04 1973
Poster of The Valachi Papers
The Valachi Papers
Anthony Dawson was 55 in The Valachi Papers as 'Federal Investigator'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 06 1972
Poster of Red Sun
Red Sun
Anthony Dawson was 54 in Red Sun as 'Hyatt'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of Deadlock
Deadlock
Anthony Dawson was 53 in Deadlock as 'Anthony Sunshine, the old killer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Operation Snafu
Operation Snafu
Anthony Dawson was 53 in Operation Snafu as 'Italian General'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 03 1970
Poster of The Battle of Neretva
The Battle of Neretva
Anthony Dawson was 52 in The Battle of Neretva as 'General Morelli'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 07 1969
Poster of A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof
A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof
Anthony Dawson was 51 in A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof as 'Samuel Pratt'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 14 1968
Poster of Hell Is Empty
Hell Is Empty
Anthony Dawson was 51 in Hell Is Empty as 'Paul Grant'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1967
Poster of The Rover
The Rover
Anthony Dawson was 50 in The Rover as 'Captain Vincent'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 27 1967
Poster of Dirty Heroes
Dirty Heroes
Anthony Dawson was 50 in Dirty Heroes as 'American Colonel'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 21 1967
Poster of Death Rides a Horse
Death Rides a Horse
Anthony Dawson was 50 in Death Rides a Horse as 'Burt Cavanaugh'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 31 1967
Poster of Operation Kid Brother
Operation Kid Brother
Anthony Dawson was 50 in Operation Kid Brother as 'Alpha'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 20 1967
Poster of Your Turn to Die
Your Turn to Die
Anthony Dawson was 50 in Your Turn to Die as 'Dr. Evans'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1967
Poster of Triple Cross
Triple Cross
Anthony Dawson was 50 in Triple Cross as 'Major Stillman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 09 1966
Poster of Thunderball
Thunderball
Anthony Dawson was 49 in Thunderball as 'Ernst Stavro Blofeld (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 11 1965
Poster of The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders
The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders
Anthony Dawson was 48 in The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders as 'Officer of Dragoons'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 26 1965
Poster of The Yellow Rolls-Royce
The Yellow Rolls-Royce
Anthony Dawson was 48 in The Yellow Rolls-Royce as 'Mickey (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 31 1964
Poster of From Russia with Love
From Russia with Love
Anthony Dawson was 46 in From Russia with Love as 'Ernst Stavros Blofeld'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 1963
Poster of Seven Seas to Calais
Seven Seas to Calais
Anthony Dawson was 46 in Seven Seas to Calais as 'Lord Burleigh'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 22 1962
Poster of Dr. No
Dr. No
Anthony Dawson was 45 in Dr. No as 'Professor R. J. Dent'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 07 1962
Poster of The Curse of the Werewolf
The Curse of the Werewolf
Anthony Dawson was 44 in The Curse of the Werewolf as 'The Marques Siniestro'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1961
Poster of Offbeat
Offbeat
Anthony Dawson was 44 in Offbeat as 'James Dawson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1961
Poster of Midnight Lace
Midnight Lace
Anthony Dawson was 43 in Midnight Lace as 'Roy Ash'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 13 1960
Poster of Libel
Libel
Anthony Dawson was 43 in Libel as 'Gerald Loddon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1959
Poster of Tiger Bay
Tiger Bay
Anthony Dawson was 42 in Tiger Bay as 'Barclay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1959
Poster of Grip of the Strangler
Grip of the Strangler
Anthony Dawson was 41 in Grip of the Strangler as 'Supt. Burk'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 11 1958
Poster of Action of the Tiger
Action of the Tiger
Anthony Dawson was 40 in Action of the Tiger as 'Security Officer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 22 1957
Poster of Hour of Decision
Hour of Decision
Anthony Dawson was 40 in Hour of Decision as 'Gary Bax'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 30 1957
Poster of That Lady
That Lady
Anthony Dawson was 38 in That Lady as 'Don Inigo'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 05 1955
Poster of Dial M for Murder
Dial M for Murder
Anthony Dawson was 37 in Dial M for Murder as 'Charles Swann'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 29 1954
Poster of Valley of the Eagles
Valley of the Eagles
Anthony Dawson was 34 in Valley of the Eagles as 'Sven Nystrom'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 26 1951
Poster of The Long Dark Hall
The Long Dark Hall
Anthony Dawson was 34 in The Long Dark Hall as 'The Man'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 06 1951
Poster of The Wooden Horse
The Wooden Horse
Anthony Dawson was 33 in The Wooden Horse as 'Pomfret'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 16 1950
Poster of The Woman in Question
The Woman in Question
Anthony Dawson was 33 in The Woman in Question as 'Inspector Wilson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 03 1950
Poster of They Were Not Divided
They Were Not Divided
Anthony Dawson was 33 in They Were Not Divided as 'Michael'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 24 1950
Poster of The Queen of Spades
The Queen of Spades
Anthony Dawson was 32 in The Queen of Spades as 'Fyodor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 16 1949
Poster of School for Secrets
School for Secrets
Anthony Dawson was 30 in School for Secrets as 'Flt. Lt. Norton'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 23 1946
Poster of Beware of Pity
Beware of Pity
Anthony Dawson was 29 in Beware of Pity as 'Lt. Blannik'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 22 1946
Poster of The Way to the Stars
The Way to the Stars
Anthony Dawson was 28 in The Way to the Stars as 'Bertie Steen'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 16 1945
Poster of They Met in the Dark
They Met in the Dark
Anthony Dawson was 26 in They Met in the Dark as '2nd Code Expert'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 11 1943
Poster of Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt
Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt
Anthony Dawson was 23 in Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt as 'Student'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 31 1940

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Cool Million
Cool Million
Anthony Dawson was 56+ in Cool Million as 'Prefect'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 28 1972
Poster of The Saint
The Saint
Anthony Dawson was 45+ in The Saint as 'Floyd Vosper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1962
Poster of International Detective
International Detective
Anthony Dawson was 43+ in International Detective as 'Gilles Porret'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 26 1959
Poster of Interpol Calling
Interpol Calling
Anthony Dawson was 42+ in Interpol Calling as 'Clouston'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1959
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
Anthony Dawson was 41+ in Naked City as 'Mike Grundy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe
Anthony Dawson was 41+ in Ivanhoe as 'Sir Maurice'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 05 1958
Poster of The Buccaneers
The Buccaneers
Anthony Dawson was 39+ in The Buccaneers as 'Captain Flask'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1956
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Anthony Dawson was 38+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Count Victor Mattoni'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of The Adventures of Robin Hood
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Anthony Dawson was 38+ in The Adventures of Robin Hood as 'Lucas'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 1955
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Anthony Dawson was 35+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Lord Chamberlain, Captain Lesgate'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Robert Montgomery Presents
Robert Montgomery Presents
Anthony Dawson was 33+ in Robert Montgomery Presents
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 30 1950
Poster of Sunday Night Theatre
Sunday Night Theatre
Anthony Dawson was 33+ in Sunday Night Theatre as 'Archduke Johann Salvator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 01 1950
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Anthony Dawson was 32+ in Studio One as 'Colonel Peter Redlands, '.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948
Poster of The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse
Anthony Dawson was 31+ in The Philco Television Playhouse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1948