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Cedric Hardwicke

Bio: Sir Cedric Webster Hardwicke (19 February 1893 – 6 August 1964) was a noted English stage and film actor whose career spanned nearly fifty years. Hardwicke's theatre work included notable performances in productions of the plays of William Shakespeare and George Bernard Shaw, and his film work included leading roles in a number of adapted literary classics
Born: Sat, Feb 18 1893
Birthplace: Lye, Worcestershire, England, UK

Death: Thu, Aug 06 1964
Cedric Hardwicke is 71 years old
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Poster of Rope Unleashed
Rope Unleashed
Cedric Hardwicke would have been no older than 71 in Rope Unleashed as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 06 2001
Poster of Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook
Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook
Cedric Hardwicke would have been no older than 71 in Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook as 'Dr. Frankenstein (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of The Pumpkin Eater
The Pumpkin Eater
Cedric Hardwicke was 71 in The Pumpkin Eater as 'Mr. James - Jo's father'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 16 1964
Poster of The Unknown
The Unknown
Cedric Hardwicke was 71 in The Unknown as 'Colas'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 04 1964
Poster of Five Weeks in a Balloon
Five Weeks in a Balloon
Cedric Hardwicke was 69 in Five Weeks in a Balloon as 'Fergusson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 22 1962
Poster of Baby Face Nelson
Baby Face Nelson
Cedric Hardwicke was 64 in Baby Face Nelson as 'Doc Saunders (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 11 1957
Poster of The Story of Mankind
The Story of Mankind
Cedric Hardwicke was 64 in The Story of Mankind as 'High Judge'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 1957
Poster of Around the World in Eighty Days
Around the World in Eighty Days
Cedric Hardwicke was 63 in Around the World in Eighty Days as 'Francis Cromarty'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 17 1956
Poster of The Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments
Cedric Hardwicke was 63 in The Ten Commandments as 'Sethi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of The Power and the Prize
The Power and the Prize
Cedric Hardwicke was 63 in The Power and the Prize as 'Mr. Carew'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 26 1956
Poster of The Vagabond King
The Vagabond King
Cedric Hardwicke was 63 in The Vagabond King as 'Tristan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 28 1956
Poster of Gaby
Gaby
Cedric Hardwicke was 63 in Gaby as 'Mr. Edgar Carrington'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 09 1956
Poster of Helen of Troy
Helen of Troy
Cedric Hardwicke was 62 in Helen of Troy as 'Priam'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 26 1956
Poster of Diane
Diane
Cedric Hardwicke was 62 in Diane as 'Ruggieri'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 12 1956
Poster of Richard III
Richard III
Cedric Hardwicke was 62 in Richard III as 'King Edward IV of England'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 13 1955
Poster of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Cedric Hardwicke was 62 in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as 'Mr. George Utterson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 28 1955
Poster of Bait
Bait
Cedric Hardwicke was 61 in Bait as 'Prologue Speaker'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 24 1954
Poster of The War of the Worlds
The War of the Worlds
Cedric Hardwicke was 60 in The War of the Worlds as 'Commentary (voice) (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 13 1953
Poster of Salome
Salome
Cedric Hardwicke was 60 in Salome as 'Tiberius Caesar'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 24 1953
Poster of Botany Bay
Botany Bay
Cedric Hardwicke was 59 in Botany Bay as 'Gov. Phillip'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 26 1952
Poster of Caribbean
Caribbean
Cedric Hardwicke was 59 in Caribbean as 'Captain Francis Barclay'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1952
Poster of The Green Glove
The Green Glove
Cedric Hardwicke was 59 in The Green Glove as 'Father Goron'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 28 1952
Poster of The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
Cedric Hardwicke was 58 in The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel as 'Dr. Karl Strolin'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 16 1951
Poster of Mr. Imperium
Mr. Imperium
Cedric Hardwicke was 58 in Mr. Imperium as 'Bernand'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 02 1951
Poster of The White Tower
The White Tower
Cedric Hardwicke was 57 in The White Tower as 'Nicholas Radcliffe'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 24 1950
Poster of Now Barabbas
Now Barabbas
Cedric Hardwicke was 56 in Now Barabbas as 'Governor'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 24 1949
Poster of A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Cedric Hardwicke was 56 in A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court as 'King Arthur'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 18 1949
Poster of The Winslow Boy
The Winslow Boy
Cedric Hardwicke was 55 in The Winslow Boy as 'Arthur Winslow'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 24 1948
Poster of Rope
Rope
Cedric Hardwicke was 55 in Rope as 'Mr. Henry Kentley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 11 1948
Poster of I Remember Mama
I Remember Mama
Cedric Hardwicke was 55 in I Remember Mama as 'Mr. Hyde'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 09 1948
Poster of A Woman's Vengeance
A Woman's Vengeance
Cedric Hardwicke was 55 in A Woman's Vengeance as 'Dr. James Libbard'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 02 1948
Poster of Song of My Heart
Song of My Heart
Cedric Hardwicke was 54 in Song of My Heart as 'Grand Duke'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 31 1948
Poster of Tycoon
Tycoon
Cedric Hardwicke was 54 in Tycoon as 'Frederick Alexander (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)v'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 27 1947
Poster of Lured
Lured
Cedric Hardwicke was 54 in Lured as 'Julian Wilde'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 28 1947
Poster of Ivy
Ivy
Cedric Hardwicke was 54 in Ivy as 'Inspector Orpington'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 26 1947
Poster of The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
Cedric Hardwicke was 54 in The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby as 'Ralph Nickleby'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 12 1947
Poster of The Imperfect Lady
The Imperfect Lady
Cedric Hardwicke was 53 in The Imperfect Lady as 'Lord Belmont'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 1946
Poster of Beware of Pity
Beware of Pity
Cedric Hardwicke was 53 in Beware of Pity as 'Dr. Albert Condor'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 22 1946
Poster of Sentimental Journey
Sentimental Journey
Cedric Hardwicke was 53 in Sentimental Journey as 'Dr. Jim Miller'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 06 1946
Poster of The Picture of Dorian Gray
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Cedric Hardwicke was 52 in The Picture of Dorian Gray as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 03 1945
Poster of French Town...
French Town...
Cedric Hardwicke was 51 in French Town... as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1945
Poster of The Keys of the Kingdom
The Keys of the Kingdom
Cedric Hardwicke was 51 in The Keys of the Kingdom as 'Monsignor at Tweedside'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1944
Poster of Wilson
Wilson
Cedric Hardwicke was 51 in Wilson as 'Senator Henry Cabot Lodge'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1944
Poster of The Lodger
The Lodger
Cedric Hardwicke was 50 in The Lodger as 'Robert Bonting'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 19 1944
Poster of Wing and a Prayer
Wing and a Prayer
Cedric Hardwicke was 50 in Wing and a Prayer as 'Admiral'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1944
Poster of The Cross of Lorraine
The Cross of Lorraine
Cedric Hardwicke was 50 in The Cross of Lorraine as 'Father Sebastian'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1943
Poster of The Moon Is Down
The Moon Is Down
Cedric Hardwicke was 50 in The Moon Is Down as 'Col. Lanser'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 14 1943
Poster of Forever and a Day
Forever and a Day
Cedric Hardwicke was 49 in Forever and a Day as 'Mr. Dabb'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 21 1943
Poster of Commandos Strike at Dawn
Commandos Strike at Dawn
Cedric Hardwicke was 49 in Commandos Strike at Dawn as 'Admiral Bowen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 30 1942
Poster of Invisible Agent
Invisible Agent
Cedric Hardwicke was 49 in Invisible Agent as 'Conrad Stauffer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 07 1942
Poster of The Ghost of Frankenstein
The Ghost of Frankenstein
Cedric Hardwicke was 49 in The Ghost of Frankenstein as 'Dr. Ludwig Frankenstein / Dr. Henry Frankenstein (ghostly image)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 1942
Poster of Valley of the Sun
Valley of the Sun
Cedric Hardwicke was 48 in Valley of the Sun as 'Lord Warrick (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 06 1942
Poster of Suspicion
Suspicion
Cedric Hardwicke was 48 in Suspicion as 'General McLaidlaw'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 1941
Poster of Sundown
Sundown
Cedric Hardwicke was 48 in Sundown as 'l'évêque Coombes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1941
Poster of Victory
Victory
Cedric Hardwicke was 47 in Victory as 'Mr. Jones'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 21 1940
Poster of The Howards of Virginia
The Howards of Virginia
Cedric Hardwicke was 47 in The Howards of Virginia as 'Fleetwood Peyton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 19 1940
Poster of Tom Brown's School Days
Tom Brown's School Days
Cedric Hardwicke was 47 in Tom Brown's School Days as 'Dr. Thomas Arnold'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 26 1940
Poster of The Invisible Man Returns
The Invisible Man Returns
Cedric Hardwicke was 46 in The Invisible Man Returns as 'Richard Cobb'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 1940
Poster of The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Cedric Hardwicke was 46 in The Hunchback of Notre Dame as 'Frollo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 1939
Poster of Stanley and Livingstone
Stanley and Livingstone
Cedric Hardwicke was 46 in Stanley and Livingstone as 'Dr. David Livingstone'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 1939
Poster of On Borrowed Time
On Borrowed Time
Cedric Hardwicke was 46 in On Borrowed Time as 'Mr. Brink'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 1939
Poster of King Solomon's Mines
King Solomon's Mines
Cedric Hardwicke was 44 in King Solomon's Mines as 'Allan Quartermain'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 17 1937
Poster of Green Light
Green Light
Cedric Hardwicke was 44 in Green Light as 'Dean Harcourt (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 20 1937
Poster of Laburnum Grove
Laburnum Grove
Cedric Hardwicke was 43 in Laburnum Grove as 'Mr. Baxley'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 16 1936
Poster of Tudor Rose
Tudor Rose
Cedric Hardwicke was 43 in Tudor Rose as 'Earl of Warwick'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 1936
Poster of Things to Come
Things to Come
Cedric Hardwicke was 43 in Things to Come as 'Theotocopulos'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 31 1936
Poster of Peg of Old Drury
Peg of Old Drury
Cedric Hardwicke was 42 in Peg of Old Drury as 'David Garrick'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 27 1935
Poster of Becky Sharp
Becky Sharp
Cedric Hardwicke was 42 in Becky Sharp as 'Marquis of Steyne'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 1935
Poster of Les Misérables
Les Misérables
Cedric Hardwicke was 42 in Les Misérables as 'Bishop Bienvenue (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 1935
Poster of Bella Donna
Bella Donna
Cedric Hardwicke was 41 in Bella Donna as 'Dr. Meyer Isaacson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 11 1934
Poster of The King of Paris
The King of Paris
Cedric Hardwicke was 41 in The King of Paris as 'Max Till'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 05 1934
Poster of Jew Süss
Jew Süss
Cedric Hardwicke was 41 in Jew Süss as 'Rabbi Gabriel'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 13 1934
Poster of The Lady Is Willing
The Lady Is Willing
Cedric Hardwicke was 41 in The Lady Is Willing as 'Gustav Dupont'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 10 1934
Poster of Nell Gwyn
Nell Gwyn
Cedric Hardwicke was 41 in Nell Gwyn as 'Charles II'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 1934
Poster of The Ghoul
The Ghoul
Cedric Hardwicke was 40 in The Ghoul as 'Broughton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1933
Poster of Orders Is Orders
Orders Is Orders
Cedric Hardwicke was 40 in Orders Is Orders as 'Brigadier'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 18 1933
Poster of Rome Express
Rome Express
Cedric Hardwicke was 39 in Rome Express as 'Alistair McBane'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 31 1932
Poster of Dreyfus
Dreyfus
Cedric Hardwicke was 38 in Dreyfus as 'Captain Alfred Dreyfus'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 18 1931
Poster of Nelson
Nelson
Cedric Hardwicke was 33 in Nelson as 'Horatio Nelson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 12 1926

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 Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Cedric Hardwicke was 70+ in Burke's Law as 'John Busch'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1963
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Cedric Hardwicke was 70+ in The Outer Limits as 'Colas (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 1963
Poster of The Gertrude Berg Show
The Gertrude Berg Show
Cedric Hardwicke was 68+ in The Gertrude Berg Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 04 1961
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Cedric Hardwicke was 66+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Simon Polk'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of DuPont Show of the Month
DuPont Show of the Month
Cedric Hardwicke was 64+ in DuPont Show of the Month as 'Lord Hertford'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1957
Poster of Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Cedric Hardwicke was 64+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957
Poster of Dr. Fu Manchu
Dr. Fu Manchu
Cedric Hardwicke was 63+ in Dr. Fu Manchu
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 03 1956
Poster of Matinee Theater
Matinee Theater
Cedric Hardwicke was 62+ in Matinee Theater
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 31 1955
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Cedric Hardwicke was 62+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Mr. Princey, John Anderson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
Cedric Hardwicke was 61+ in Climax! as 'Professor Robertson, Mr. Utterson, Sir Francis Brittain, Clifton Lattimer, Danielson, Dr, Martin Crandall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of The Motorola Television Hour
The Motorola Television Hour
Cedric Hardwicke was 60+ in The Motorola Television Hour
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 03 1953
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Cedric Hardwicke was 59+ in General Electric Theater
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of This Is Your Life
This Is Your Life
Cedric Hardwicke was 59+ in This Is Your Life as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of Four Star Playhouse
Four Star Playhouse
Cedric Hardwicke was 59+ in Four Star Playhouse as 'Sir George'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 1952
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Cedric Hardwicke was 58+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars as ', John O'Fell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951
Poster of The Red Skelton Show
The Red Skelton Show
Cedric Hardwicke was 58+ in The Red Skelton Show as 'Dr. Umlauf, Company Vice President J.R. Williams'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1951
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Cedric Hardwicke was 57+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Robert Malcolm'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of Cameo Theatre
Cameo Theatre
Cedric Hardwicke was 57+ in Cameo Theatre as 'The Inca'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 16 1950
Poster of Your Show of Shows
Your Show of Shows
Cedric Hardwicke was 57+ in Your Show of Shows
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 25 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Cedric Hardwicke was 56+ in What's My Line? as 'Self, Self - Panelist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of Robert Montgomery Presents
Robert Montgomery Presents
Cedric Hardwicke was 56+ in Robert Montgomery Presents
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 30 1950
Poster of Suspense
Suspense
Cedric Hardwicke was 55+ in Suspense
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 06 1949
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Cedric Hardwicke was 55+ in Studio One as 'Sir Alaric'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Cedric Hardwicke was 55+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948