Anthony Bushell

Anthony Bushell

Deceased · Born: May 19, 1904 · Died: Apr 2, 1997

Known For

A Night to RememberA Night to Remember
HamletHamlet
The Scarlet PimpernelThe Scarlet Pimpernel
Bitter VictoryBitter Victory

Personal Details

BornMay 19, 1904 Westerham, Kent, England, UK
Spouse

  • Anne Pearce-Serocold

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 10, 2025 )

  • Zelma O'Neal

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Anthony Bushell, a renowned actor and producer, embarked upon his life's journey on May 19, 1904, in the picturesque town of Westerham, nestled in the heart of Kent, England, United Kingdom.

Throughout his illustrious career, Bushell gained recognition for his captivating performances in a plethora of notable films, including the 1934 historical drama, The Scarlet Pimpernel, the 1931 crime thriller, Five Star Final, and the 1958 historical drama, A Night to Remember.

In his personal life, Bushell was married twice, first to Anne Pearce-Serocold, and subsequently to Zelma O'Neal.

Tragically, Bushell's life came to a close on April 2, 1997, in the charming city of Oxford, England, United Kingdom.

Career

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1961
The Queen's Guards
The Queen's Guards
{"id":11260,"title":"Sir Francis Drake","year":1961,"character":"Tom Doughty","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/sir-francis-drake","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_11260.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_11260.jpg"},"released":1}
Sir Francis Drake
Sir Francis Drake as Tom Doughty
{"id":173846,"title":"Desert Mice","year":"1959","character":"Plunkett","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/desert-mice","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173846.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173846.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
Desert Mice
Desert Mice as Plunkett
{"id":173819,"title":"The Wind Cannot Read","year":"1958","character":"Brigadier","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-wind-cannot-read","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173819.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173819.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
The Wind Cannot Read
The Wind Cannot Read as Brigadier
{"id":96356,"title":"A Night to Remember","year":"1958","character":"Capt. Arthur Rostron","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-night-to-remember-1958","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4n6defoi2nv0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4n6defoi2nv0.jpg"},"released":1}
A Night to Remember
A Night to Remember as Capt. Arthur Rostron
{"id":103834737,"title":"Quatermass and the Pit","year":1958,"character":"Colonel James Breen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/quatermass-and-the-pit","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834737.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834737.jpg"},"released":1}
Quatermass and the Pit
Quatermass and the Pit as Colonel James Breen
{"id":118526,"title":"Bitter Victory","year":"1957","character":"General Paterson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bitter-victory","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_118526.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_118526.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
Bitter Victory
Bitter Victory as General Paterson
{"id":66863,"title":"Pursuit of the Graf Spee","year":"1956","character":"Sir Millington Drake, British Minister, Montevideo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pursuit-of-the-graf-spee","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66863.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66863.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
Pursuit of the Graf Spee
Pursuit of the Graf Spee as Sir Millington Drake, British Minister, Montevideo
{"id":66942,"title":"The Black Tent","year":"1956","character":"Ambassador Baring","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-black-tent","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66942.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66942.jpg"},"released":1}
The Black Tent
The Black Tent as Ambassador Baring
{"id":67355,"title":"The Black Knight","year":"1954","character":"King Arthur","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-black-knight","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67355.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67355.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
The Black Knight
The Black Knight as King Arthur
{"id":11795,"title":"The Purple Plain","year":"1954","character":"Aldridge","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-purple-plain","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4mh6jf4ncqq0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4mh6jf4ncqq0.jpg"},"released":1}
The Purple Plain
The Purple Plain as Aldridge
{"id":67673,"title":"Paratrooper","year":"1953","character":"General Whiting","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/paratrooper","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67673.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67673.jpg"},"released":1}
1953
Paratrooper
Paratrooper as General Whiting
{"id":186782,"title":"The Passionate Sentry","year":"1952","character":"Major Guy Ashley","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-passionate-sentry","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186782.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186782.jpg"},"released":1}
1952
The Passionate Sentry
The Passionate Sentry as Major Guy Ashley
{"id":96566,"title":"High Treason","year":"1951","character":"Maj. Elliott","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/high-treason-1951","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96566.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96566.jpg"},"released":1}
1951
High Treason
High Treason as Maj. Elliott
{"id":174453,"title":"The Long Dark Hall","year":"1951","character":"Clive Bedford","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-long-dark-hall","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174453.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174453.jpg"},"released":1}
The Long Dark Hall
The Long Dark Hall as Clive Bedford
{"id":82763,"title":"The Miniver Story","year":"1950","character":"Dr. Kaneslaey","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-miniver-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4j8hebfthhn0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4j8hebfthhn0.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
The Miniver Story
The Miniver Story as Dr. Kaneslaey
{"id":174550,"title":"The Angel with the Trumpet","year":"1950","character":"Baron Hugo Traun","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-angel-with-the-trumpet","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174550.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174550.jpg"},"released":1}
The Angel with the Trumpet
The Angel with the Trumpet as Baron Hugo Traun
{"id":14157,"title":"Hour of Glory","year":"1949","character":"Col. Strang","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hour-of-glory","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14157.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14157.jpg"},"released":1}
1949
Hour of Glory
Hour of Glory as Col. Strang
{"id":14622,"title":"Hamlet","year":"1948","character":"Bit Part (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hamlet-1948","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/36kfamlk214g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/36kfamlk214g.jpg"},"released":1}
1948
Hamlet
Hamlet as Bit Part (uncredited)
{"id":95094,"title":"For Those in Peril","year":"1944","character":"(uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/for-those-in-peril-1944","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95094.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95094.jpg"},"released":1}
1944
For Those in Peril
For Those in Peril as (uncredited)
{"id":72240,"title":"The Arsenal Stadium Mystery","year":"1939","character":"John Doyce","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-arsenal-stadium-mystery","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72240.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72240.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
The Arsenal Stadium Mystery
The Arsenal Stadium Mystery as John Doyce
{"id":72221,"title":"The Lion Has Wings","year":"1939","character":"Pilot","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-lion-has-wings","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72221.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72221.jpg"},"released":1}
The Lion Has Wings
The Lion Has Wings as Pilot
{"id":72845,"title":"The Rebel's Son","year":"1938","character":"Andrei Bulba","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-rebels-son-1938","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72845.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72845.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
The Rebel's Son
The Rebel's Son as Andrei Bulba
{"id":72657,"title":"The Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel","year":"1937","character":"Sir Andrew Foulkes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-return-of-the-scarlet-pimpernel","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72657.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72657.jpg"},"released":1}
1937
The Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel
The Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel as Sir Andrew Foulkes
{"id":11941,"title":"Dark Journey","year":"1937","character":"Bob Carter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dark-journey","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_11941.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_11941.jpg"},"released":1}
Dark Journey
Dark Journey as Bob Carter
{"id":73243,"title":"Hideout in the Alps","year":"1936","character":"Det. Insp. Forsythe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hideout-in-the-alps","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73243.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73243.jpg"},"released":1}
1936
Hideout in the Alps
Hideout in the Alps as Det. Insp. Forsythe
{"id":74069,"title":"The Scarlet Pimpernel","year":"1934","character":"Sir Andrew Ffoulkes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-scarlet-pimpernel-1934","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74069.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74069.jpg"},"released":1}
1934
The Scarlet Pimpernel
The Scarlet Pimpernel as Sir Andrew Ffoulkes
{"id":96870,"title":"The Ghoul","year":"1933","character":"Ralph Morlant","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-ghoul-1933","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96870.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96870.jpg"},"released":1}
1933
The Ghoul
The Ghoul as Ralph Morlant
{"id":74664,"title":"Crime on the Hill","year":"1933","character":"Tony Fields","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/crime-on-the-hill","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74664.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74664.jpg"},"released":1}
Crime on the Hill
Crime on the Hill as Tony Fields
{"id":74600,"title":"I Was a Spy","year":"1933","character":"Otto","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/i-was-a-spy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74600.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74600.jpg"},"released":1}
I Was a Spy
I Was a Spy as Otto
{"id":74982,"title":"Vanity Fair","year":"1932","character":"Dobbin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/vanity-fair-1932","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74982.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74982.jpg"},"released":1}
1932
Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair as Dobbin
{"id":75283,"title":"Five Star Final","year":"1931","character":"Phillip Weeks","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/five-star-final","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75283.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75283.jpg"},"released":1}
1931
Five Star Final
Five Star Final as Phillip Weeks
{"id":96906,"title":"The Royal Bed","year":"1931","character":"Freddie Granton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-royal-bed","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96906.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96906.jpg"},"released":1}
The Royal Bed
The Royal Bed as Freddie Granton
{"id":96900,"title":"Born to Love","year":"1931","character":"Leslie Darrow","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/born-to-love","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96900.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96900.jpg"},"released":1}
Born to Love
Born to Love as Leslie Darrow
{"id":75343,"title":"Chances","year":"1931","character":"Tom Ingleside","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/chances","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75343.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75343.jpg"},"released":1}
Chances
Chances as Tom Ingleside
{"id":75473,"title":"Lovin' the Ladies","year":"1930","character":"Brooks - the Butler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lovin-the-ladies-1930","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75473.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75473.jpg"},"released":1}
1930
Lovin' the Ladies
Lovin' the Ladies as Brooks - the Butler
{"id":83478,"title":"The Flirting Widow","year":"1930","character":"Bobby","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-flirting-widow","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83478.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83478.jpg"},"released":1}
The Flirting Widow
The Flirting Widow as Bobby
{"id":75617,"title":"Journey's End","year":"1930","character":"Hibbert","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/journeys-end-1930","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75617.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75617.jpg"},"released":1}
Journey's End
Journey's End as Hibbert
{"id":75868,"title":"Disraeli","year":"1929","character":"Lord Charles Deeford","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/disraeli","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75868.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75868.jpg"},"released":1}
1929
Disraeli
Disraeli as Lord Charles Deeford
{"id":66118,"title":"Terror of the Hatchet Men","year":"1961","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/terror-of-the-hatchet-men","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66118.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66118.jpg"},"released":1}
1961
Terror of the Hatchet Men
Terror of the Hatchet Men as Director
{"id":174453,"title":"The Long Dark Hall","year":"1951","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-long-dark-hall","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174453.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174453.jpg"},"released":1}
1951
The Long Dark Hall
The Long Dark Hall as Director
{"id":174550,"title":"The Angel with the Trumpet","year":"1950","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-angel-with-the-trumpet","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174550.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174550.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
The Angel with the Trumpet
The Angel with the Trumpet as Director