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Colin Clive
Actor

Colin Clive

20 Jan 1900Born
25 Jun 1937Died
37Age at death
24Credits

Biography

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.

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.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2014Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror FilmFilm: Henry Frankenstein (archive footage)
  2. 1998Universal HorrorFilm: (archive footage)
  3. 1991Frankenstein: A Cinematic ScrapbookFilm: Dr. Henry Frankenstein (archive footage)
  4. 1967ReportFilm: Henry Frankenstein (archive footage - Bride of Frankenstein (1935))
  5. 1942The Ghost of FrankensteinFilm: Dr. Henry Frankenstein (flashback) (uncredited)
  6. 1937Lancer SpyFilm: Col. Fenwick (rehearsed only) (uncredited)
  7. 1937The Woman I LoveFilm: Capt. Thelis
  8. 1937History Is Made at NightFilm: Bruce Vail
  9. 1935The Widow from Monte CarloFilm: Eric Reynolds
  10. 1935The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte CarloFilm: Bertrand Berkeley
  11. 1935Mad LoveFilm: Stephen Orlac
  12. 1935The Girl from 10th AvenueFilm: John Marland
  13. 1935Bride of FrankensteinFilm: Henry Frankenstein
  14. 1935The Right to LiveFilm: Maurice Trent
  15. 1935Clive of IndiaFilm: Capt. Johnstone
  16. 1934Jane EyreFilm: Edward Rochester
  17. 1934One More RiverFilm: Sir Gerald Corven
  18. 1934The KeyFilm: Capt. Andrew 'Andy' Kerr
  19. 1933Looking ForwardFilm: Geoffrey Fielding
  20. 1933Christopher StrongFilm: Sir Christopher Strong
  21. 1932Lily ChristineFilm: Rupert Harvey
  22. 1931FrankensteinFilm: Henry Frankenstein
  23. 1931The Stronger SexFilm: Warren Barrington
  24. 1930Journey's EndFilm: Denis Stanhope

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