David Llewellyn Harding, professionally recognized as Lyn Harding, was a celebrated Welsh actor who devoted an impressive 40 years to refining his artistry on the stage, subsequently transitioning to the realm of British cinema, initially engaging in silent films, followed by talkies and radio productions. His distinctive and formidable stage presence earned him the reputation of being a sought-after performer for portraying the role of the villain in numerous films, with one of his most iconic and enduring portrayals being that of Professor Moriarty in various dramatizations of the Sherlock Holmes stories, showcasing his versatility and range as an actor.
Personal Details
BornOct 12, 1876 St Brides Wentlooge, Wales, UK
Biography
Career
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1939

Goodbye, Mr. Chips as Dr. John Hamilton Wetherby
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1937

Murder at the Baskervilles as Professor Moriarty
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Fire Over England as Sir Richard Ingolby
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Knight Without Armor as Bargee
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1936

The Man Who Lived Again as Prof. Holloway
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1931

The Speckled Band as Dr. Grimesby Rylott
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1922

When Knighthood Was in Flower as Henry VIII