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Peter Gawthorne

January 01, 1970

Peter Gawthorne (1 September 1884 – 17 March 1962) was an Anglo-Irish actor, probably best known for his roles in the films of Will Hay and other popular British comedians of the 1930s and 1940s. Gawthorne was one of Britain's most called-upon supporting actors during this period.

Peter Gawthorne
Born1 September 1884
Queen's County, Ireland, UK
Died17 March 1962 (1962-03-18) (aged 77)
London, England
Years active1906–1956

Early life and career edit

He was born in 1884 in Queen's County (now County Laois) in Ireland, but spent most of his career in England. After two years at the Academy of Dramatic Art, Gawthorne began a career on the London stage, eventually running up over twenty years experience there. His debut was in 1906, a walk-on part at His Majesty's Theatre, London. He was featured in the role of Albany Pope, receiving good notices, in the hit musical The Boy in 1917.[1] He also studied singing.

He then toured Australia, South Africa and America, making his film debut in Hollywood before returning to Britain, where he worked for a number of film companies but predominately Gainsborough Studios.

He worked extensively in cinema often playing military officers and stern, authority figures, many of whom frequently clashed with the bumbling idiots played by Will Hay[citation needed] and other well-known comedians such as George Formby, The Crazy Gang, the Aldwych farceurs, Jack Hulbert, Cicely Courtneidge, Old Mother Riley, Tommy Trinder, Arthur Askey and Richard Murdoch.

His appearances were prolific and not just confined to comedies, taking in such films as The Iron Duke (1934), Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939), "Pimpernel" Smith (1941), Love on the Dole (1941), and The Young Mr. Pitt (1942).

Filmography edit

Film edit

TV series edit

References edit

  1. ^ Findon, B.W. (ed.) "The Boy", The Play Pictorial, No. 186, Vol. XXXI, 1917, pp. 33–35

External links edit

  • Peter Gawthorne at IMDb

January 01, 1970
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Peter Gawthorne 1 September 1884 17 March 1962 was an Anglo Irish actor probably best known for his roles in the films of Will Hay and other popular British comedians of the 1930s and 1940s Gawthorne was one of Britain s most called upon supporting actors during this period Peter GawthorneBorn1 September 1884Queen s County Ireland UKDied17 March 1962 1962 03 18 aged 77 London EnglandYears active1906 1956 This article relies largely or entirely on a single source Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page Please help improve this article by introducing citations to additional sources Find sources Peter Gawthorne news newspapers books scholar JSTOR October 2022 Contents 1 Early life and career 2 Filmography 2 1 Film 2 2 TV series 3 References 4 External linksEarly life and career editHe was born in 1884 in Queen s County now County Laois in Ireland but spent most of his career in England After two years at the Academy of Dramatic Art Gawthorne began a career on the London stage eventually running up over twenty years experience there His debut was in 1906 a walk on part at His Majesty s Theatre London He was featured in the role of Albany Pope receiving good notices in the hit musical The Boy in 1917 1 He also studied singing He then toured Australia South Africa and America making his film debut in Hollywood before returning to Britain where he worked for a number of film companies but predominately Gainsborough Studios He worked extensively in cinema often playing military officers and stern authority figures many of whom frequently clashed with the bumbling idiots played by Will Hay citation needed and other well known comedians such as George Formby The Crazy Gang the Aldwych farceurs Jack Hulbert Cicely Courtneidge Old Mother Riley Tommy Trinder Arthur Askey and Richard Murdoch His appearances were prolific and not just confined to comedies taking in such films as The Iron Duke 1934 Goodbye Mr Chips 1939 Pimpernel Smith 1941 Love on the Dole 1941 and The Young Mr Pitt 1942 Filmography editFilm edit Behind That Curtain 1929 as British Police Inspector His Glorious Night 1929 as General Ettingen One Hysterical Night 1929 as Mr Bixby Sunnyside Up 1929 as Lake the Butler Temple Tower 1930 as Matthews Those Three French Girls 1930 as Parker The Man Who Came Back 1931 as Griggs Charlie Chan Carries On 1931 as Inspector Duff I Like Your Nerve 1931 as Roberts Lattimer s Butler COD 1932 as Detective His Lordship 1932 as Ferguson the Butler Jack s the Boy 1932 as Mr Brown The Lodger 1932 as Lord Southcliff The Flag Lieutenant 1932 as Maj Thesiger Perfect Understanding 1933 as Butler The Blarney Stone 1933 as Unknown role Prince of Arcadia 1933 as Equerry Leave It to Smith 1933 as Rolls The House of Trent 1933 as Lord Fairdown Grand Prix 1934 as John McIntyre Two Hearts in Waltz Time 1934 as Mr Joseph Mr Stringfellow Says No 1934 as Prime Minister Something Always Happens 1934 as Mr Hatch Girls Please 1934 as Van Hoffenheim Money Mad 1934 as Sir John Leyland The Camels are Coming 1934 as Colonel Fairley My Old Dutch 1934 as Mr Paraday The Iron Duke 1934 as Duke of Richmond Dirty Work 1934 as Inspector Barlow Murder at Monte Carlo 1935 as Duprez Who s Your Father 1935 as Capt Medway The Divine Spark 1935 as Felice Romani Man of the Moment 1935 as Staff Colonel Boys Will Be Boys 1935 as Minor Role The Crouching Beast 1935 as Kadir Pasha Stormy Weather 1935 as Police Inspector Me and Marlborough 1935 as Mr Barton Crime Unlimited 1935 as Newall No Limit 1935 as Mr Higgins Wolf s Clothing 1936 as Sir Hector Pot Luck 1936 as Chief Constable A Woman Alone 1936 as President of Court Martial The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss 1936 as Sir James Alroyd The Man Behind the Mask 1936 as Lord Slade East Meets West 1936 as Stanton Everybody Dance 1936 as Sir Rowland Morton Windbag the Sailor 1936 as Minor Role Good Morning Boys 1937 as Col Willougby Gore Return of a Stranger 1937 as Sir Herbert Tompkin Father Steps Out 1937 as Mr Fitzwilliam Brief Ecstasy 1937 as Chairman of Steel Company Gangway 1937 as Assistant Commissioner Sir Brian Moore Jericho 1937 as Court Martial President Under a Cloud 1937 as Sir Edmond Jessyl Smash and Grab 1937 as Insurance Company Chairman The Last Adventurers 1937 as Fergus Arkell The Ticket of Leave Man 1937 as Joshua Gibson Easy Riches 1938 as Stacey Lang Scruffy 1938 as Chairman Convict 99 1938 as Sir Cyril Alf s Button Afloat 1938 as Capt Driscol R N Hey Hey USA 1938 as Ship s Captain Dead Men are Dangerous 1939 as Conray Inspector Hornleigh 1939 as Chancellor of the Exchequer Sword of Honour 1939 as Lord Carhampton Home from Home 1939 as Governor Ask a Policeman 1939 as Chief Constable Goodbye Mr Chips 1939 as Army General Secret Journey 1939 as Gen von Reimer Flying Fifty Five 1939 as Jonas Urquhart Riding High 1939 as Sir Joseph Wilmot What Would You Do Chums 1939 as Sir Douglas Gordon KC Where s That Fire 1939 as Fire Chief Traitor Spy 1939 as Sir John They Came by Night 1940 as Commissionaire Laugh It Off 1940 as General Band Waggon 1940 as Claude Pilkington Crook s Tour 1940 as Minor Role Three Silent Men 1940 as General Bullingdon Two for Danger 1940 as Assistant Commissioner Gasbags 1941 as Commanding Officer Love on the Dole 1941 as Police Supt Inspector Hornleigh Goes To It 1941 as Colonel Old Mother Riley s Ghosts 1941 as Mr Cartwright Pimpernel Smith 1941 as Sidimir Koslowski Cottage to Let 1941 as Senior RAF Officer I Thank You 1941 as Doctor Pope They Flew Alone 1942 as RAF Officer Let the People Sing 1942 as Maj Shiptonthorpe The First of the Few 1942 as Board Member The Young Mr Pitt 1942 as Admiral Much Too Shy 1942 as Plaintiff s Counsel Women Aren t Angels 1943 as H G Colonel We ll Meet Again 1943 as Theatre Manager Bell Bottom George 1944 as Adm Sir William Coltham The Hundred Pound Window 1944 as Van Rayden Murder in Reverse 1945 as One of Crossley s Guests This Man Is Mine 1946 as Businessman Nothing Venture 1948 as Scotland Yard Official The Case of Charles Peace 1949 as Mr Justice Lopes Kind Hearts and Coronets 1949 as First Lord Delivering Verdict High Jinks in Society 1949 as Jenkins Soho Conspiracy 1950 as Father Shaney The Elusive Pimpernel 1950 as Chauvelin s Butler Death Is a Number 1951 as James Gregson Salute the Toff 1952 as Mortimer Harvey Paul Temple Returns 1952 as Sir Graham Forbes Knights of the Round Table 1953 as Bishop Five Days 1954 as Bowman Tale of Three Women 1954 as Sir Frederick segment Thief of London story TV series edit Adventure Theater 1956 TV Series Sir Frederick final appearance References edit Findon B W ed The Boy The Play Pictorial No 186 Vol XXXI 1917 pp 33 35External links editPeter Gawthorne at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Peter Gawthorne amp oldid 1196073926, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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