Actor
Colin Clive
Born January 20, 1900 in Saint-Malo, Brittany, France
Died June 25, 193720 films
Colin Clive (January 20 1900 - June 25, 1937) was a French-born British actor known for playing tumultuous characters which often mirrored his personal life. He is most famous for his role as Dr. Henry Frankenstein in the 1931 film Frankenstein and its 1935 sequel, Bride of Frankenstein.
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Clive entered the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, making his debut in 1919 as 'Claude' in The Eclipse. After almost ten years of touring, he was chosen for the role of 'Stanhope' in the war play Journey's End, replacing Laurence Olivier who had another commitment. He died from complications of tuberculosis originating from his severe alcoholism at only the youthful age of 37.
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First watchBride of Frankenstein19357.5as Henry FrankensteinDr. Frankenstein and his monster both turn out to be alive after being attacked by an angry mob. The now-chastened scientist attempts to escape his past, but a former mentor forces him to…View filmEssential films
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Filmography
20 films as actor- 1942The Ghost of FrankensteinDr. Henry Frankenstein (flashback) (uncredited)
- 1937Lancer SpyCol. Fenwick (rehearsed only) (uncredited)
- 1937The Woman I LoveCapt. Thelis
- 1937History Is Made at NightBruce Vail
- 1935The Widow from Monte CarloEric Reynolds
- 1935The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte CarloBertrand Berkeley
- 1935Mad LoveStephen Orlac
- 1935The Girl from 10th AvenueJohn Marland
- 1935Bride of FrankensteinHenry Frankenstein
- 1935The Right to LiveMaurice Trent
- 1935Clive of IndiaCapt. Johnstone
- 1934Jane EyreEdward Rochester
- 1934One More RiverSir Gerald Corven
- 1934The KeyCapt. Andrew 'Andy' Kerr
- 1933Looking ForwardGeoffrey Fielding
- 1933Christopher StrongSir Christopher Strong
- 1932Lily ChristineRupert Harvey
- 1931FrankensteinHenry Frankenstein
- 1931The Stronger SexWarren Barrington
- 1930Journey's EndDenis Stanhope