Philip Tonge

Philip Tonge

Deceased · Born: Apr 26, 1897 · Died: Jan 28, 1959

Personal Details

BornApr 26, 1897 Hampstead, Middlesex, England, UK
Spouse
  • Lyda Ruth Ridout

    ( Oct 15, 1951 to Jan 28, 1959 )
  • Anna Jane Hahn

    ( Jan 2, 1923 to Oct 12, 1951 )

Biography

Philip Tonge, a talented actor, was born on April 26, 1897, in the charming town of Hampstead, Middlesex, England, a part of the United Kingdom. His early life and education laid the foundation for his future success in the world of acting. With a career spanning decades, he appeared in numerous films, including the iconic 1957 production "Witness for the Prosecution", the heartwarming 1947 classic "Miracle on 34th Street", and the science fiction thriller "Invisible Invaders" in 1959.

Philip Tonge's personal life was marked by two marriages, first to Lyda Ruth Ridout and later to Anna Jane Hahn. His relationships and family life were an essential part of his overall story.

Sadly, Philip Tonge's life was cut short when he passed away on January 28, 1959, in Hollywood, California, USA. His legacy as a talented actor continues to be celebrated and remembered through his body of work.

Career

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1961
Fury River
Fury River as General Amherst
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1960
Mission of Danger
Mission of Danger as General Amherst
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1959
Frontier Rangers
Frontier Rangers as General Amherst
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Invisible Invaders
Invisible Invaders as Dr. Adam Penner
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1958
Macabre
Macabre as Jode Wetherby
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1957
Les Girls
Les Girls as Associate Judge
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1956
Ford Star Jubilee
Ford Star Jubilee as Dr. Bradman
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The Peacemaker
The Peacemaker as Elijah Maddox
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Pardners
Pardners as Mr. Baxter, Footman
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1955
Desert Sands
Desert Sands as Cpl. McTavish
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The Prodigal
The Prodigal as Barber-Surgeon
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1954
Elephant Walk
Elephant Walk as Planter John Ralph
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Track of the Cat
Track of the Cat as Pa Bridges
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Ricochet Romance
Ricochet Romance as Mr. Webster
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1953
Scandal at Scourie
Scandal at Scourie as Fred Gogarty
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Small Town Girl
Small Town Girl as Hemmingway
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House of Wax
House of Wax as Bruce Allison (uncredited)
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Four Star Playhouse
Four Star Playhouse as Colonel Briggs
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1952
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O. Henry's Full House
O. Henry's Full House as Umbrella Man (segment "The Cop and the Anthem") (uncredited)
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1947
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Miracle on 34th Street
Miracle on 34th Street as Julian Shellhammer
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1933
His Double Life
His Double Life as Leek Twin - Henry