Halliwell Hobbes

Halliwell Hobbes

  • Birthday: 11/16/1877
  • Deathday: 2/20/1962
  • Place of birth: Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England, UK
  • Fame for: Acting
  • Also known as: Herbert Halliwell Hobbes, Halliwell Hobbs, Holliwell Hobbes

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Halliwell Hobbes (16 November 1877 – 20 February 1962) was an English actor. His stage debut was in 1898, playing in Shakespearean rep alongside actors such as Ellen Terry and Mrs. Patrick Campbell. His earliest American work was as an actor and director from 1906, before moving to Hollywood in early 1929 (aged 51) to play older men's roles such as clerics, butlers, doctors, lords and diplomats. Receiving fewer film roles during the 1940s (though he still managed to have been in over 100 films by 1949), he moved back to Broadway by mid-1940, appearing in Romeo and Juliet as Lord Capulet and continuing there until late 1955. By 1950 he had moved to American television in the diverse playhouse format.

Filmography

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Release date: 12/24/1931

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Role(s): Brig. Gen. Sir Danvers Carew

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Dracula's Daughter
Release date: 5/11/1936

Dracula's Daughter

Role(s): Police Sgt. Hawkins

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Platinum Blonde
Release date: 10/31/1931

Platinum Blonde

Role(s): Smythe

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You Can't Take It with You
Release date: 9/1/1938

You Can't Take It with You

Role(s): Mr. DePinna

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Charlie Chan in Shanghai
Release date: 10/11/1935

Charlie Chan in Shanghai

Role(s): Colonel Watkins, police commissioner

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