Charles Laughton Actor & Director photo

Personal Info

Profession
Actor & Director
Gender
Male
Birthday
June 30, 1899
Died
December 15, 1962 (at 63 years old)
Place of Birth
Scarborough, North Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK
Popularity
0.9
Available Movies
10 released

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Awards & Nominations

Major awards verified (Oscars)
1 Wins
2 Nominations
1x Oscar
Oscars
1 2 nom.
Complete Award Details 4 Major
4 Wins
3 Nominations
Oscar
1 3 nom.
Other
2 0 nom.
David di Donatello
1 0 nom.
Year Award Result
1958 Academy Award for Best Actor Witness for the Prosecution
1936 Academy Award for Best Actor Mutiny on the Bounty
1934 Academy Award for Best Actor The Private Life of Henry VIII
- Academy Award for Best Actor The Private Life of Henry VIII
1962 Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling R...
- David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Year Award
1934 Academy Award for Best Actor The Private Life of Henry VIII
1962 Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling R...
- David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Year Award
1958 Academy Award for Best Actor Witness for the Prosecution
1936 Academy Award for Best Actor Mutiny on the Bounty
- Academy Award for Best Actor The Private Life of Henry VIII
Year Festival Award For Result
1958 Oscars Best Actor Witness for the Prosecution Nominated
1936 Oscars Best Actor Mutiny on the Bounty Nominated
1934 Oscars Best Actor The Private Life of Henry VIII Winner
Year Festival Award For
1934 Oscars Best Actor The Private Life of Henry VIII
Award details source: Wikidata

About Charles Laughton

Charles Laughton was born on 30 June 1899 in Scarborough, North Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK. Charles Laughton passed away on 15 December 1962 at the age of 63. Winner of Oscar. We have 10 films with Charles Laughton available. Among Charles Laughton's most popular films: Spartacus, Witness for the Prosecution, The Night of the Hunter, Mutiny on the Bounty, Les Misérables.

Charles Laughton was an English actor born on June 30, 1899, in Scarborough, North Riding of Yorkshire, England. Renowned for his versatility and distinctive voice, Laughton became one of the most celebrated figures in cinema during the early to mid-20th century. He received acclaim for his performances in a variety of roles across different genres.

Among his notable films are "Spartacus," where he portrayed the character of Gracchus, "Witness for the Prosecution," in which he played the pivotal role of Sir Wilfrid Robarts, and "Mutiny on the Bounty," where he took on the character of Captain Bligh. Laughton's contributions to film and theater left a lasting legacy until his death on December 15, 1962.

Fun Facts About Charles Laughton

Trivia #1

Charles Laughton won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in 'The Private Life of Henry VIII' (1933).

Trivia #2

He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960.

Trivia #3

Laughton directed the film 'The Night of the Hunter' (1955), which is considered a classic.

Trivia #4

He portrayed Captain Bligh in 'Mutiny on the Bounty' (1935), a role that showcased his dramatic range.

Trivia #5

Laughton starred as Sir Wilfrid Robarts in 'Witness for the Prosecution' (1957), earning critical acclaim.

Best Known Films of Charles Laughton

Career Statistics - Charles Laughton

10
Total Credits
29
Years Active
1932 - 1960
7.5
Avg. Movie Rating
0.9
Popularity Score
Role Breakdown
Actor
9 films
Director
1 films
Top Genres
Drama (9) History (4) Romance (3) Crime (2) Thriller (2)

Frequent Co-Stars of Charles Laughton

Best Movies with Charles Laughton

A curated selection of their most acclaimed roles.

Charles Laughton has 10 films released between 1932 and 1960.

Spartacus (1960) 7.9

Spartacus

1960

Sempronius Gracchu...

Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) 7.6

Mutiny on the Bounty

1935

Captaine Bligh

Ruggles of Red Gap (1935) 7.6

Ruggles of Red Gap

1935

Marmaduke Ruggles

Les Misérables (1935) 7.6

Les Misérables

1935

Inspector Emile Ja...

The Old Dark House (1932) 7.0

The Old Dark House

1932

Sir William Porter...

The Paradine Case (1947) 6.5

The Paradine Case

1947

Judge Lord Thomas...

The Barretts of Wimpole Street (1934) 6.9

The Barretts of Wimpole S...

1934

Edward Moulton-Bar...