Peter Godfrey

Peter Godfrey

Deceased · Born: Oct 16, 1899 · Died: Mar 4, 1970

Personal Details

BornOct 16, 1899 London, England, UK
Spouse
  • Renee Godfrey

    ( Aug 6, 1941 to May 24, 1964 )
  • Jean Forbes-Robertson

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Molly Veness

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 10, 2025 )

Biography

Peter Godfrey, a distinguished and illustrious thespian hailing from the esteemed city of London, initially garnered widespread recognition and acclaim within the theatrical community as a multifaceted artist, excelling in various capacities including that of actor, director, and producer prior to making the momentous decision to transition his career to the vibrant and dynamic world of Hollywood, where he subsequently established himself as a talented and accomplished actor in the late 1930s.

As Godfrey's burgeoning film career began to take shape, a pivotal moment arrived when he made the conscious decision to pivot his creative energies towards the art of directing. The subsequent trajectory of his illustrious career was significantly altered as a result, with the majority of his professional endeavors being spent at the esteemed Warner Bros. studios.

During his tenure at Warner Bros., Godfrey devoted himself to refining his craft, taking on a diverse array of projects that showcased his versatility as a director. His filmography boasts a range of "B" dramas, comedies, and thrillers that have left an indelible mark on the industry.

In the midst of the mid-1950s, a pivotal period in the history of the entertainment industry, Godfrey made the profound decision to relinquish his reins as a film director, opting instead to channel his creative energies towards the rapidly evolving and burgeoning landscape of episodic television series. This significant shift marked the beginning of a new chapter in Godfrey's illustrious career, one that would ultimately leave an indelible and lasting impression on the small screen, forever changing the face of television programming.

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Career

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1948
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1947
The Two Mrs. Carrolls
The Two Mrs. Carrolls as First Tout (uncredited)
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1941
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1940
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1939
Raffles
Raffles as Crawshay
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame as Monk (uncredited)
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1938
Blockade
Blockade as Roderigo - Cafe Magician
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1937
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1943
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1956
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1952
One Big Affair
One Big Affair as Director
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1950
Barricade
Barricade as Director
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1949
One Last Fling
One Last Fling as Director
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1948
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1947
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Cry Wolf
Cry Wolf as Director
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1946
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1945
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Hotel Berlin
Hotel Berlin as Director
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1944
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1942
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1941
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1939