Arthur Wontner

Arthur Wontner

Deceased · Born: Jan 21, 1875 · Died: Jul 10, 1960

Known For

The Life and Death of Colonel BlimpThe Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
Murder at the BaskervillesMurder at the Baskervilles
Sherlock Holmes' Fatal HourSherlock Holmes' Fatal Hour
The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest CaseThe Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case

Personal Details

BornJan 21, 1875 London, England, UK
Spouse

  • Florence Eileen Lainchbury

    ( Apr 30, 1947 to Jul 10, 1960 )

  • Rosecleer Alice Amelia Blanche Kingwell

    ( Oct 31, 1903 to Apr 10, 1943 )

Biography

Arthur Wontner, a renowned actor, was born in 1875 and passed away in 1960. He is best known for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in five films between 1931 and 1938.

Career

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1985
The Many Faces of Sherlock Holmes
The Many Faces of Sherlock Holmes as Sherlock Holmes (archive footage)
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1953
Sea Devils
Sea Devils as Baron de Baudrec
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Genevieve
Genevieve as Old Gentleman
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1952
Brandy for the Parson
Brandy for the Parson as Major Glockleigh
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1950
The Fighting Pimpernel
The Fighting Pimpernel as Lord Grenville
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1948
Blanche Fury
Blanche Fury as Lord Rudford
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1943
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp as Embassy Counsellor
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1938
Queen of Crime
Queen of Crime as Colonel Westhanger
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The Terror
The Terror as Colonel Redmayne
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1937
Thunder in the City
Thunder in the City as Sir Peter
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Murder at the Baskervilles
Murder at the Baskervilles as Sherlock Holmes
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Storm in a Teacup
Storm in a Teacup as Fiscal
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1932
The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case
The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case as Sherlock Holmes
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1931
Sherlock Holmes' Fatal Hour
Sherlock Holmes' Fatal Hour as Sherlock Holmes