Born: July 21, 1863 – Died: December 20, 1948.
C. Aubrey Smith, born on July 21, 1863, in London, England, was a multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry. Graduating from Cambridge University, he started his career in cricket and later ventured onto the stage at the age of 30. Despite entering the world of movies relatively late, Smith made a lasting impact with his tall, stereotypical Englishman persona characterized by a stiff upper lip and unwavering determination. His distinguished roles in films began in 1930 with the advent of sound, where he portrayed military officers, successful businessmen, and figures of honor and tradition. Known for his bushy eyebrows and stoic demeanor, C. Aubrey Smith left an indelible mark on the world of cinema.
Early Life and Career
C. Aubrey Smith's early life remains relatively obscure, but his journey into the entertainment world was nothing short of remarkable. After graduating from Cambridge University, where he majored in a field not widely known, he initially gained recognition as a talented cricketer, representing England in the sport.
However, it was in the realm of acting that C. Aubrey Smith truly left his mark. He made his professional acting debut at the age of 30, embarking on a career on the stage. Despite entering the film industry relatively late, around 1930, Smith's career took off with the advent of sound in movies. His imposing presence and distinctive Englishman persona quickly earned him a place in Hollywood.
While it's unclear which specific project catapulted him into stardom, Smith's filmography includes notable roles in films like "Rebecca" and "And Then There Were None." He received accolades for his performances, including the Order of the British Empire in 1938 and a knighthood in 1944, highlighting his significant contributions to the entertainment industry.
In his personal life, C. Aubrey Smith was married to Isabelle Wood, and they had one child together. Beyond acting, Smith's towering height and slender frame became trademarks, making him a recognizable figure in Hollywood.
While not known for any major scandals or controversies, C. Aubrey Smith was a respected figure in both the entertainment industry and among his fellow actors. His legacy endures as a distinguished actor who embodied the quintessential Englishman, making him an icon in the world of cinema.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Little Women | Mr. Laurence (as Sir C. Aubrey Smith) |
| 1948 | Luxury Liner | Edward Thorndike (uncredited) |
| 1947 | An Ideal Husband | The Earl of Caversham (as Sir C. Aubrey Smith) |
| 1947 | Unconquered | Lord Chief Justice (as Sir C. Aubrey Smith) |
| 1947 | High Conquest | Col. Hugh Bunning |
| 1946 | Rendezvous with Annie | Sir Archibald Clyde |
| 1946 | Cluny Brown | Col. Charles Duff Graham (as Sir C. Aubrey Smith) |
| 1946 | Terror by Night | Elderly Gentleman on Train Station (uncredited) |
| 1945 | And Then There Were None | Gen. Sir John Mandrake (as Sir C. Aubrey Smith) |
| 1945 | Scotland Yard Investigator | Sir James Collison (as Sir Aubrey Smith) |
| 1945 | Forever Yours | Grandfather |
| 1944 | Secrets of Scotland Yard | Sir Christopher Pelt |
| 1944 | Sensations of 1945 | Dan Lindsay |
| 1944 | The White Cliffs of Dover | Colonel Walter Forsythe |
| 1944 | The Adventures of Mark Twain | Oxford Chancellor |
| 1943 | Madame Curie | Lord Kelvin |
| 1943 | Flesh and Fantasy | Unknown |
| 1943 | Two Tickets to London | Admiralty Detective Fairchild |
| 1943 | Forever and a Day | Adm. Eustace Trimble |
| 1941 | Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde | The Bishop |
| 1941 | Free and Easy | The Duke |
| 1941 | Maisie Was a Lady | Walpole |
| 1940 | A Little Bit of Heaven | Grandpa |
| 1940 | A Bill of Divorcement | Dr. Alliot |
| 1940 | Waterloo Bridge | The Duke |
| 1940 | Beyond Tomorrow | Allan Chadwick |
| 1940 | Rebecca | Colonel Julyan |
| 1940 | City of Chance | The Judge |
| 1939 | Balalaika | Gen. Karagin |
| 1939 | Eternally Yours | Gramps aka Bishop Peabody |
| 1939 | The Under-Pup | Grandpa |
| 1939 | Another Thin Man | Colonel MacFay |
| 1939 | Five Came Back | Prof. Henry Spengler |
| 1939 | The Sun Never Sets | Sir John Randolph |
| 1939 | The Four Feathers | General Burroughs |
| 1939 | East Side of Heaven | Cyrus Barrett Snr. |
| 1938 | Queen of Destiny | Duke of Wellington |
| 1938 | Kidnapped | Duke of Argyle |
| 1938 | Four Men and a Prayer | Colonel Loring Leigh |
| 1937 | Thoroughbreds Don't Cry | Sir Peter Calverton |
| 1937 | The Hurricane | Father Paul |
| 1937 | Victoria the Great | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| 1937 | The Prisoner of Zenda | Colonel Zapt |
| 1937 | Wee Willie Winkie | Col. Williams |
| 1936 | The Story of Papworth, the Village of Hope (Short) | Epilogue |
| 1936 | Lloyd's of London | Old 'Q' |
| 1936 | The Garden of Allah | Father J. Roubier |
| 1936 | Romeo and Juliet | Capulet |
| 1936 | Little Lord Fauntleroy | The Earl of Dorincourt |
| 1935 | Transatlantic Tunnel | Lloyd |
| 1935 | Hollywood Extra Girl (Short) | Crusades Actor (uncredited) |
| 1935 | The Crusades | The Hermit |
| 1935 | Jalna | Uncle Nicholas Whiteoak |
| 1935 | China Seas | Sir Guy |
| 1935 | The Florentine Dagger | Dr. Lytton |
| 1935 | The Right to Live | Major Licondra |
| 1935 | The Gilded Lily | Lloyd Granton, Duke of Loamshire |
| 1935 | Clive of India | Prime Minister |
| 1935 | The Lives of a Bengal Lancer | Maj. Hamilton |
| 1934 | The Firebird | Police Inspector Miller |
| 1934 | We Live Again | Prince Kortchagin |
| 1934 | Cleopatra | Enobarbus |
| 1934 | Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back | Colonel Alfred Reginald Neilsen |
| 1934 | One More River | Gen. Charwell |
| 1934 | The Scarlet Empress | Prince August |
| 1934 | The House of Rothschild | Duke of Wellington |
| 1934 | Gambling Lady | Peter Madison |
| 1934 | Caravan | Baron von Tokay |
| 1933 | Queen Christina | Aage |
| 1933 | Bombshell | Mr. Middleton |
| 1933 | Curtain at Eight | Jim Hanvey - Detective |
| 1933 | Morning Glory | Robert Harley Hedges |
| 1933 | Adorable | The Prime Minister, Von Heynitz |
| 1933 | The Barbarian | Cecil Harwood |
| 1933 | Secrets | Mr. William Marlowe |
| 1933 | Luxury Liner | Edward Thorndyke |
| 1933 | The Monkey's Paw | Sgt. Maj. Morris |
| 1932 | They Just Had to Get Married | Aubrey Hampton |
| 1932 | No More Orchids | Jerome Cedric |
| 1932 | Trouble in Paradise | Adolph J. Giron |
| 1932 | Love Me Tonight | Duke d'Artelines |
| 1932 | -But the Flesh Is Weak | Florian Clement |
| 1932 | Tarzan the Ape Man | James Parker |
| 1932 | Polly of the Circus | Rev. James Northcott |
| 1931 | Surrender | Count Reichendorf |
| 1931 | The Phantom of Paris | Bourrelier |
| 1931 | Guilty Hands | Reverend Hastings |
| 1931 | Son of India | Dr. Wallace |
| 1931 | The Man in Possession | Mr. Dabney |
| 1931 | Just a Gigolo | Lord George Hampton |
| 1931 | Never the Twain Shall Meet | Mr. Pritchard |
| 1931 | Daybreak | General von Hertz |
| 1931 | Contraband Love | Paul Machin, JP |
| 1931 | Trader Horn | St. Clair - a Trader (uncredited) |
| 1931 | The Bachelor Father | Sir Basil Algernon 'Chief' Winterton |
| 1930 | Passion Flower | Man at Ferry Boat Pier (uncredited) |
| 1930 | The Perfect Alibi | Arthur Hilton |
| 1930 | Such Is the Law | Sir James Whittaker |
| 1928 | Show People | Extra at Movie Preview (uncredited) |
| 1924 | The Rejected Woman | Peter Leslie (as Mr. Aubrey Smith) |
| 1924 | The Unwanted | Colonel Carrington |
| 1923 | The Temptation of Carlton Earle | Carlton Earle |
| 1922 | Flames of Passion | Richard Hawke, K.C. |
| 1922 | The Bohemian Girl | Devilshoof |
| 1920 | The Shuttle of Life | Reverend John Stone |
| 1920 | The Bump (Short) | John Brice |
| 1920 | Castles in Spain | The builder |
| 1920 | The Face at the Window | Bentinck |
| 1918 | Red Pottage | Lord Newhaven |
| 1916 | The Witching Hour | Jack Brookfield |
| 1916 | Jaffery | Jaffery |
| 1915 | John Glayde's Honor | John Glayde |
| 1915 | The Builder of Bridges | Edward Thursfield |
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