Herbert Lom

Birthday: 9/12/1917
Deathday: 9/27/2012
Place of birth: Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary
Fame for: Acting
Also known as: Herbert Karel Kuchačevič ze Schluderpacheru

Biography

Herbert Lom (born Herbert Charles Angelo Kuchačevič ze Schluderpacheru; 11 September 1917 – 27 September 2012) was a Czech-born British film and television actor who moved to the United Kingdom in 1939. In a career lasting more than 60 years, he appeared in character roles, often portraying criminals or villains early in his career and professional men in later years. Lom was noted for his precise, elegant enunciation of English. He is best known for his roles in The Ladykillers, The Pink Panther film series and the television series The Human Jungle.