Born: May 31, 1922 – Died: October 6, 1992
Denholm Elliott, a distinguished English actor, was born on May 31, 1922, in Kensington, London. His father, Myles Laymen Farr Elliott, was part of his early life, which set the stage for an illustrious acting career. Elliott's journey in the entertainment industry is marked by versatility and depth, making him a revered figure in cinematic history.
Early Life and Career
Elliott's journey into acting was anything but conventional. At 17, he briefly attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) but left, finding it not to his liking. His life took a dramatic turn when he joined the Royal Air Force in 1940. During World War II, he was shot down over Germany and spent time in a POW camp, where he participated in theatre productions.
After the war, Elliott's acting career began in earnest. He joined a London repertory company, receiving a significant break when Laurence Olivier selected him for a starring role in "Venus Observed," earning him a Clarence Derwent Award. His Broadway debut in "Ring Around the Moon" replaced Paul Schofield, becoming a New York hit.
Elliott's film career included memorable roles in classics like "The Cruel Sea," "The Sound Barrier," and "Alfie." His performance in "Trading Places" (1983) as the butler won him a BAFTA Award, followed by another BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor in "A Private Function." He also won an Evening Standard Best Actor award for "Bad Timing."
Notable for his roles in "A Room with a View" and the "Indiana Jones" series, Elliott's presence graced both stage and screen. He married Susan Robinson on June 15, 1962, and they had two children. Elliott's contribution to the entertainment industry, marked by his ability to bring depth and nuance to his characters, made him an iconic figure.
Denholm Elliott's impact on Hollywood and the entertainment industry is profound. Known for playing upper-middle-class English characters, his unique acting style and presence made him an unforgettable icon in cinematic history. His legacy continues to inspire actors and audiences alike.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Noises Off... | Selsdon Mowbray | The Burglar |
| 1991 | One Against the Wind (TV Movie) | Father LeBlanc |
| 1991 | A Murder of Quality (TV Movie) | George Smiley |
| 1991 | Scorchers | Howler |
| 1991 | The Black Candle (TV Movie) | William Filmore |
| 1991 | Toy Soldiers | Headmaster |
| 1990 | Sunday Pursuit (TV Movie) | Thomas Wilkins |
| 1990 | The Love She Sought (TV Movie) | James O'Hannon |
| 1989 | Bangkok Hilton (TV Mini Series) | Hal Stanton |
| 1989 | Killing Dad or How to Love Your Mother | Nathy |
| 1989 | Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade | Marcus Brody |
| 1989 | Return from the River Kwai | Colonel Grayson |
| 1988 | Keys to Freedom | Inspector Basil Crisp |
| 1988 | Stealing Heaven | Fulbert |
| 1988 | The Bourne Identity (TV Mini Series) | Dr. Geoffrey Washburn |
| 1988 | The Ray Bradbury Theater (TV Series) | Richard Braling |
| 1988 | Worlds Beyond (TV Series) | Sir Oliver |
| 1988 | Hanna's War | Unknown |
| 1988 | Codename: Kyril (TV Mini Series) | Povin |
| 1988 | Noble House (TV Mini Series) | Alastair Struan |
| 1987 | A Child's Christmas in Wales (TV Movie) | Old Geraint |
| 1987 | September | Howard |
| 1987 | Maurice | Doctor Barry |
| 1987 | Scoop (TV Movie) | London - Salter |
| 1986 | The Happy Valley (TV Movie) | Sir Henry 'Jock' Delves Broughton |
| 1986 | The Whoopee Boys | Col. Phelps |
| 1986 | Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry (TV Movie) | George Parker |
| 1986 | Screen Two (TV Series) | Philip Neville |
| 1985 | A Room with a View | Mr Emerson, an English tourist |
| 1985 | Underworld | Savary |
| 1985 | Defense of the Realm | Vernon Bayliss |
| 1985 | Past Caring (TV Movie) | Victor |
| 1985 | Masterpiece Theatre: Bleak House (TV Mini Series) | John Jarndyce |
| 1984 | Camille (TV Movie) | Count de Noilly |
| 1984 | A Private Function | Dr. Swaby |
| 1984 | The Razor's Edge | Elliott Templeton |
| 1983 | The Blue Dress (TV Movie) | Terris |
| 1983 | The Hound of the Baskervilles (TV Movie) | Dr. Mortimer |
| 1983 | *Trading Places* | Coleman |
| 1983 | The Wicked Lady | Sir Ralph | Barbara's husband |
| 1982–1983 | Marco Polo (TV Mini Series) | Niccolò Polo |
| 1982 | The Missionary | The Bishop |
| 1982 | Brimstone & Treacle | Tom Bates |
| 1981 | Raiders of the Lost Ark | Brody |
| 1979–1981 | BBC2 Playhouse (TV Series) | Psychiatrist | Bernard | F.J. Dobbs ... |
| 1980 | Tales of the Unexpected (TV Series) | Harold Tinker | Colonel Tinker |
| 1980 | Sunday Lovers | Parker (segment "An Englishman's Home") |
| 1980 | Blade on the Feather (TV Movie) | Jack Hill |
| 1980 | Hammer House of Horror (TV Series) | Norman Shenley |
| 1980 | Bad Timing: A Sensual Obsession | Stefan Vognic |
| 1980 | Rising Damp | Charles Seymour |
| 1980 | Donkeys' Years (TV Movie) | Alan Quine |
| 1979 | Cuba | Donald Skinner |
| 1979 | Zulu Dawn | Col. Pulleine |
| 1979 | Game for Vultures | Raglan Thistle |
| 1979 | Saint Jack | William Leigh |
| 1978 | Watership Down | Cowslip (voice) |
| 1978 | Premiere (TV Series) | Jim |
| 1978 | Little Girl in Blue Velvet | Mike |
| 1978 | The Boys from Brazil | Sidney Beynon |
| 1978 | The Hound of the Baskervilles | Stapleton |
| 1978 | Sweeney 2 | Jupp |
| 1977 | BBC2 Play of the Week (TV Series) | Semyon |
| 1977 | Ripping Yarns (TV Series) | Mr. Gregory |
| 1977 | The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It | English Delegate |
| 1977 | Supernatural (TV Mini Series) | Geoffrey Manners |
| 1977 | *A Bridge Too Far* | R.A.F. Met. Officer |
| 1977 | The Velvet Glove (TV Series) | C W Leadbeater |
| 1976 | Brimstone and Treacle (TV Movie) | Mr. Tom Bates |
| 1976 | The Signalman (TV Movie) | The Signalman |
| 1976 | Voyage of the Damned | Admiral Canaris |
| 1976 | Partners | John Grey |
| 1976 | Orde Wingate (TV Series) | Senior Officer, Delhi |
| 1976 | Clayhanger (TV Series) | Tertius Ingpen |
| 1976 | Robin and Marian | Will Scarlett |
| 1976 | To the Devil a Daughter | Henry Beddows |
| 1975–1976 | Shades of Greene (TV Series) | William Wilditch | The Author |
| 1975 | Russian Roulette | John Petapiece |
| 1975 | Thriller (TV Series) | Dr. Frank Henson |
| 1972–1974 | Jackanory (TV Series) | Storyteller |
| 1974 | It's Not the Size That Counts | Sir Emmanuel Whitbread |
| 1974 | The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz | Friar |
| 1974 | The Lady from the Sea (TV Movie) | Dr. Wangel |
| 1974 | The Last Chapter (Short) | Robert Murray |
| 1973 | ITV Saturday Night Theatre (TV Series) | Harry Griffin | Arthur Gosport |
| 1973 | The Song of Songs (TV Series) | Dr. Salmoni |
| 1973 | A Doll's House | Krogstad |
| 1973 | The Vault of Horror | Lawrence Diltant (segment "Drawn and Quartered") |
| 1973 | Love Story (TV Series) | Lawrence -an older man |
| 1972 | Full House (TV Series) | Actor in After Liverpool |
| 1958–1972 | Armchair Theatre (TV Series) | Miles |
| 1972 | The Sextet (TV Series) | Francis Ramsdale | Peter Lelliot | Stanley ... |
| 1972 | A Question of Degree (TV Movie) | Unknown |
| 1972 | Madame Sin | Malcolm De Vere |
| 1972 | The Persuaders! (TV Series) | Roland |
| 1971 | Quest for Love | Tom Lewis |
| 1971 | BBC Play of the Month (TV Series) | Hjalmar Ekdal, Hedvig's father |
| 1971 | The House That Dripped Blood | Charles (segment "Method for Murder") |
| 1971 | Percy | Emmanuel Whitbread |
| 1970 | The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer | Peter Niss |
| 1970 | Too Late the Hero | Capt. Hornsby |
| 1969 | Plays of Today (TV Series) | Walter |
| 1968 | The Sea Gull | Dorn, a Doctor |
| 1968 | The Night They Raided Minsky's | Vance Fowler |
| 1966–1968 | Mystery and Imagination (TV Series) | Dracula | Roderick Usher |
| 1968 | Detective (TV Series) | Reggie Fortune |
| 1965–1968 | The Wednesday Play (TV Series) | Gerald | Vincent |
| 1968 | Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush | Mr. Beauchamp |
| 1968 | The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (TV Movie) | George Devlin |
| 1967 | Coronet Blue (TV Series) | Roger Crowell - Imposter |
| 1967 | Maroc 7 | Inspector Barrada |
| 1966 | The Spy with a Cold Nose | Pond-Jones |
| 1966 | The Man in Room 17 (TV Series) | Imlac Defraits |
| 1966 | Alfie | The Abortionist |
| 1966 | Secret Agent (TV Series) | Basil Jordan |
| 1965 | Thirty-Minute Theatre (TV Series) | The Interviewer |
| 1956–1965 | ITV Play of the Week (TV Series) | James Dell | Patrick Clonard | Ivanov ... |
| 1965 | King Rat | Lt. Col. G.D. Larkin |
| 1965 | The Wednesday Thriller (TV Series) | John Fairchild |
| 1965 | You Must Be Joking! | Captain Tabasco |
| 1965 | Armchair Mystery Theatre (TV Series) | Geoffrey Manners |
| 1965 | The Holy Terror (TV Movie) | Herbert |
| 1965 | McGuire, Go Home! | Lt. Charlie Baker |
| 1964 | Nothing But the Best | Charlie Prince |
| 1963 | Invincible Mr. Disraeli (TV Movie) | Montague Corry |
| 1963 | Hancock (TV Series) | Peter Dartford |
| 1963 | Station Six Sahara | Macey |
| 1961 | ITV Television Playhouse (TV Series) | Roger Philipson |
| 1961 | BBC Sunday-Night Play (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1961 | Vanity Fair (TV Series) | Captain William Doblin |
| 1960 | Holiday in Spain | Oliver Larker |
| 1959 | The Moon and Sixpence (TV Movie) | Writer |
| 1958–1959 | Alfred Hitchcock Presents (TV Series) | John Manbridge | Jack Lyons |
| 1958 | The DuPont Show of the Month (TV Series) | Sir Robert Morton | Edgar Linton | Charles Darnay |
| 1958 | Saturday Playhouse (TV Series) | The Hon. Alan Howard |
| 1958 | Suspicion (TV Series) | George Longford |
| 1958 | Television World Theatre (TV Series) | Michael |
| 1957 | Twelfth Night (TV Movie) | Sebastian |
| 1952–1957 | BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (TV Series) | Stefan | Colby Simpkins | Mr. Julien |
| 1957 | Hour of Mystery (TV Series) | Stephen Cass |
| 1957 | The Lark (TV Movie) | Warwick |
| 1956 | Pacific Destiny | Arthur Grimble |
| 1955 | Appointment with Drama (TV Series) | Monsieur de Bellac |
| 1955 | The Night My Number Came Up | Fl. Lt. McKenzie |
| 1955 | The Man Who Loved Redheads | Denis |
| 1954 | Lease of Life | Martin Blake |
| 1954 | Montserrat (TV Movie) | Montserrat |
| 1954 | They Who Dare | Sergeant Corcoran |
| 1953 | The Heart of the Matter | Wilson |
| 1953 | The Cruel Sea | Morell |
| 1952 | The Ringer | John Lemley |
| 1952 | The Holly and the Ivy | Michael Gregory |
| 1952 | The Curious Adventures of Mr. Wonderbird | (English version, voice) |
| 1952 | The Sound Barrier | Chris |
| 1951 | Studio One (TV Series) | Eric Inwood |
| 1951 | Suspense (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1951 | Pulitzer Prize Playhouse (TV Series) | David Phelps |
| 1951 | Lux Video Theatre (TV Series) | Dick |
| 1949 | Buoyant Billions (TV Movie) | Junius |
| 1949 | John Keats Lived Here (TV Movie) | John Keats |
| 1949 | Dear Mr. Prohack | Oswald Morfrey |
| 1947 | Mary Rose (TV Movie) | Simon |
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