The illustrious Welsh character actor, renowned for his striking bushy brows and imposing physique, embarked on a remarkable forty-year career in 1926, leaving an indelible mark on the world of period drama. His visage, chiseled to perfection, effortlessly transported audiences to bygone eras, as he effortlessly assumed the roles of rustic farmers, sea captains, sheriffs, priests, and police officers with unparalleled ease.
Personal Details
BornJan 20, 1898 Penarth, Glamorgan, Wales, UK
Biography
Career
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1963

The Sword in the Stone as Knight in Crowd (voice) (uncredited)
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1962

Disneyland as Skipper of the Portland
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The Notorious Landlady as Farmer (uncredited)
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Jack the Giant Killer as Chancellor
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How the West Was Won as Parson Alec Harvey (uncredited)
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1961

Most Dangerous Man Alive as Dr. Meeker
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Frontier Uprising as Charley Bridger
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101 Dalmatians as Towser (voice)
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1957

Duel at Apache Wells as Dr. Munn (uncredited)
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1956

The Oklahoma Woman as Ed Grant
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Congo Crossing as Emile Zorfus
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1955

The King's Thief as Simon
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1954

Yankee Pasha as Elias Derby
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Brigadoon as Archie Beaton
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Arrow in the Dust as Tillotson
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1953

Perils of the Jungle as Commissioner
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Back to God's Country as Fitzsimmons
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Dangerous When Wet as Old Salt
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How to Marry a Millionaire as Mr. Otis (uncredited)
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1952

The Black Castle as Romley
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My Cousin Rachel as Seecombe
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When in Rome as Father McGinniss
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Talk About a Stranger as Sergeant Magnusson
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Against All Flags as Gunsmith Williams
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The World in His Arms as Old Sailor
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Four Star Playhouse as Laborer
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1951

The Sea Hornet as Salvage Company Clerk
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The Lady and the Bandit as Mason
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Thunder on the Hill as Old Man (uncredited)
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1950

Montana as Jock
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Outside the Wall as Watchman (uncredited)
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Frenchie as Toby (uncredited)
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1949

The Pilgrimage Play as Nicodemus
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Top o' the Morning as Cormac Gillespie
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1948