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Walter Kingsford

December 26, 2022

Walter Kingsford (born Walter Pearce; 20 September 1882 – 7 February 1958) was an English stage, film and television actor.

Walter Kingsford
Walter Kingsford in Calling Dr. Gillespie
Born
Walter Pearce

(1882-09-20)20 September 1882
Redhill, Surrey, England
Died7 February 1958(1958-02-07) (aged 76)
North Hollywood, California, U.S.
Resting placeGrand View Memorial Park Cemetery
OccupationActor
Years active1930–1958
Spouse(s)Winifred Hanley
(m. 19??; ? 19??)
Alison Kingsford
(m. 19??; died 1950)
Children1

Early years

Kingsford was born in Redhill, Surrey, England.

Career

Kingsford began his acting career on the London stage. He also had a long Broadway career, appearing in plays from the 1912 original American production of George Bernard Shaw's Fanny's First Play to 1944's Song of Norway.

In the early 1920s, Kingford was active with the Henry Jewett Players.[1]

Kingsford moved to Hollywood, California, for a prolific film career in supporting parts. On screen, he specialised in portraying authority figures such as noblemen, heads of state, doctors, police inspectors and lawyers. He is best known for his recurring role as the snobbish hospital head Dr. P. Walter Carew in the popular Dr. Kildare (and Dr. Gillespie) film series.[2]

Kingsford had numerous television appearances in the 1950s. They included TV Reader's Digest,[3] Command Performance[4] and Science Fiction Theatre.[5]

Personal life

Kingsford was married to actress Winifred Hanley. They had a son, Guy Kingsford.[1]

Kingsford died of a heart attack in Hollywood in 1958, aged 76.[2] He was cremated and his ashes scattered on the grounds of Grand View Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale, California.[6][7]

Complete filmography

References

  1. ^ a b "Cottage in Open for City's Poor". Boston Post. Boston, Massachusetts. 18 February 1921. p. 10. Retrieved 29 May 2016 – via Newspapers.com.  
  2. ^ a b "Walter Kingsford Dies in Hollywood". Appleton Post-Crescent. Associated Press. 8 February 1958 – via Newspapers.com.  
  3. ^ "(TV listing)". Independent. California, Long Beach. 31 May 1958. p. 22. Retrieved 29 May 2016 – via Newspapers.com.  
  4. ^ "(TV listing)". Independent Press-Telegram. California, Long Beach. 28 September 1958. p. 143. Retrieved 29 May 2016 – via Newspapers.com.  
  5. ^ "(TV listing)". Independent. California, Long Beach. 13 November 1958. p. 31. Retrieved 29 May 2016 – via Newspapers.com.  
  6. ^ Ellenberger, Allan R. (2001). Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries: A Directory. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company. p. 104. ISBN 9780786409839.
  7. ^ Wilson, Scott (2016). Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company. p. 408. ISBN 9780786479924.

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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Walter Kingsford news newspapers books scholar JSTOR December 2013 Learn how and when to remove this template message Walter Kingsford born Walter Pearce 20 September 1882 7 February 1958 was an English stage film and television actor Walter KingsfordWalter Kingsford in Calling Dr GillespieBornWalter Pearce 1882 09 20 20 September 1882Redhill Surrey EnglandDied7 February 1958 1958 02 07 aged 76 North Hollywood California U S Resting placeGrand View Memorial Park CemeteryOccupationActorYears active1930 1958Spouse s Winifred Hanley m 19 19 Alison Kingsford m 19 died 1950 Children1 Contents 1 Early years 2 Career 3 Personal life 4 Complete filmography 5 References 6 External linksEarly years EditKingsford was born in Redhill Surrey England Career EditKingsford began his acting career on the London stage He also had a long Broadway career appearing in plays from the 1912 original American production of George Bernard Shaw s Fanny s First Play to 1944 s Song of Norway In the early 1920s Kingford was active with the Henry Jewett Players 1 Kingsford moved to Hollywood California for a prolific film career in supporting parts On screen he specialised in portraying authority figures such as noblemen heads of state doctors police inspectors and lawyers He is best known for his recurring role as the snobbish hospital head Dr P Walter Carew in the popular Dr Kildare and Dr Gillespie film series 2 Kingsford had numerous television appearances in the 1950s They included TV Reader s Digest 3 Command Performance 4 and Science Fiction Theatre 5 Personal life EditKingsford was married to actress Winifred Hanley They had a son Guy Kingsford 1 Kingsford died of a heart attack in Hollywood in 1958 aged 76 2 He was cremated and his ashes scattered on the grounds of Grand View Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale California 6 7 Complete filmography EditSherlock Holmes 1922 as Gunman at apartment window uncredited Outward Bound 1930 as The Policeman uncredited The Trans Atlantic Mystery 1932 Short as Dodge Miller s Valet uncredited The Pursuit of Happiness 1934 as Rev Lyman Banks The President Vanishes 1934 as Martin Drew The White Cockatoo 1935 as Marcus Lovscheim The Mystery of Edwin Drood 1935 as Hiram Grewgious Naughty Marietta 1935 as Don Carlos Shanghai 1935 as Hilton The Melody Lingers On 1935 as Croce I Found Stella Parish 1935 as Reeves A Tale of Two Cities 1935 as Victor uncredited Professional Soldier 1935 as Christian Ledgard The Invisible Ray 1936 as Sir Francis Stevens The Story of Louis Pasteur 1936 as Napoleon III The Music Goes Round 1936 as Cobham Little Lord Fauntleroy 1936 as Mr Snade Frankie and Johnny 1936 as Timothy Speed 1936 as Uncle Edward Emery uncredited Trouble for Two 1936 as Malthus Hearts Divided 1936 as Pichon Meet Nero Wolfe 1936 as Emanuel Jeremiah E J Kimball Anthony Adverse 1936 as Minor Role uncredited Mad Holiday 1936 as Ben Kelvin Bulldog Drummond Escapes 1937 as Stanton Stolen Holiday 1937 as Francis Chalon Maytime 1937 as Mr Rudyard Captains Courageous 1937 as Dr Finley The League of Frightened Men 1937 as Ferdinand Bowen The Devil is Driving 1937 as Louis Wooster It Could Happen to You 1937 as Prof Schwab The Life of Emile Zola 1937 as Colonel Sandherr Double or Nothing 1937 as Mr Dobson My Dear Miss Aldrich 1937 as Mr Talbot Behind the Criminal 1937 Short as Robert Carver I ll Take Romance 1937 as William Kane Algiers 1938 as Louvain Paradise for Three 1938 as William Reichenbach A Yank at Oxford 1938 as Dean Williams There s Always a Woman 1938 as Grigson The Lone Wolf in Paris 1938 as Grand Duke Gregor de Meyerson The Toy Wife 1938 as Judge Rondell Lord Jeff 1938 as Superintendent The Young in Heart 1938 as Inspector Carefree 1938 as Dr Powers If I Were King 1938 as Tristan l Hermite Young Dr Kildare 1938 as Dr P Walter Carew Say It in French 1938 as Hopkins Smashing the Spy Ring 1938 as Dr L B Carter Juarez 1939 as Prince Richard Metternich Calling Dr Kildare 1939 as Dr Walter Carew The Man in the Iron Mask 1939 as Colbert Miracles for Sale 1939 as Colonel Watrous The Witness Vanishes 1939 as Amos Craven Dancing Co Ed 1939 as President Cavendish The Secret of Dr Kildare 1939 as Dr Walter Carew Adventure in Diamonds 1940 as Wakefield Star Dust 1940 as Napoleon in Screen Test Dr Kildare s Strange Case 1940 as Dr Walter Carew Hospital Administrator Lucky Partners 1940 as Wendell Dr Kildare Goes Home 1940 as Dr Walter Carew A Dispatch from Reuter s 1940 as Napoleon III Dr Kildare s Crisis 1940 as Dr Walter Carew Kitty Foyle 1940 as Mr Kennett The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance 1941 as Dr Hooper Tupman The Devil and Miss Jones 1941 as Mr Allison The People vs Dr Kildare 1941 as Dr Walter Carew Hit the Road 1941 as Colonel Smith Ellery Queen and the Perfect Crime 1941 as Henry Dr Kildare s Wedding Day 1941 as Dr Walter Carew The Corsican Brothers 1941 as Monsieur Dupre Unholy Partners 1941 as Mr Peck Managing Editor H M Pulham Esq 1941 as The Skipper uncredited Fly by Night 1942 as Heydt Dr Kildare s Victory 1942 as Dr Walter Carew My Favorite Blonde 1942 as Dr Wallace Faber Fingers at the Window 1942 as Dr Cromwall Calling Dr Gillespie 1942 as Dr Walter Carew The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe 1942 as T W White Dr Gillespie s New Assistant 1942 as Dr Walter Carew Forever and a Day 1943 as Estate Lawyer Flight for Freedom 1943 as Admiral Graves Dr Gillespie s Criminal Case 1943 as Dr Walter Carew Mr Lucky 1943 as Commissioner Hargraves Don t You Believe It 1943 Short as George Washington uncredited Bomber s Moon 1943 as Prof Frederich Mueller Hi Diddle Diddle 1943 as Senator Jummy Simpson The Hitler Gang 1944 as Franz von Papen Mr Skeffington 1944 as Dr Melton uncredited Three Men in White 1944 as Dr Walter Carew Ghost Catchers 1944 as Chambers uncredited Secrets of Scotland Yard 1944 as Roylott Bevan Between Two Women 1945 as Dr Walter Carew The Black Arrow 1948 as Sir Oliver Oates The Velvet Touch 1948 as Peter Gunther Slattery s Hurricane 1949 as R J Milne Experiment Alcatraz 1950 as Dr J P Finley Kim 1950 as Dr Bronson uncredited Tarzan s Peril 1951 as Barney Soldiers Three 1951 as Fairfax uncredited My Forbidden Past 1951 as Coroner Two Dollar Bettor 1951 as Carleton P Adams The Desert Fox The Story of Rommel 1951 as Vice Adm Friedrich Ruge uncredited Confidence Girl 1952 as Mr Markwell The Brigand 1952 as Sultan of Morocco The Pathfinder 1952 as Col Duncannon Loose in London 1953 as Earl of Walsingham Walking My Baby Back Home 1953 as Uncle Henry Hall Wonder Valley 1953 as Elderly Writer Casanova s Big Night 1954 as Minister uncredited Flight from Cathay 1954 TV Movie Dynamite the Story of Alfred Nobel 1954 TV Movie The Search for Bridey Murphy 1956 as Professor Around the World in 80 Days 1956 as Captain of the Mongolia uncredited Merry Andrew 1958 as Mr Fairchild final film role References Edit a b Cottage in Open for City s Poor Boston Post Boston Massachusetts 18 February 1921 p 10 Retrieved 29 May 2016 via Newspapers com a b Walter Kingsford Dies in Hollywood Appleton Post Crescent Associated Press 8 February 1958 via Newspapers com TV listing Independent California Long Beach 31 May 1958 p 22 Retrieved 29 May 2016 via Newspapers com TV listing Independent Press Telegram California Long Beach 28 September 1958 p 143 Retrieved 29 May 2016 via Newspapers com TV listing Independent California Long Beach 13 November 1958 p 31 Retrieved 29 May 2016 via Newspapers com Ellenberger Allan R 2001 Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries A Directory Jefferson N C McFarland amp Company p 104 ISBN 9780786409839 Wilson Scott 2016 Resting Places The Burial Sites of More Than 14 000 Famous Persons Jefferson N C McFarland amp Company p 408 ISBN 9780786479924 External links EditWalter Kingsford at IMDb Walter Kingsford at the Internet Broadway Database Walter Kingsford at Find a Grave Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Walter Kingsford amp oldid 1113610391, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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