Charles Laughton Birthday, Real Name, Age, Weight, Height, Family, Facts, Death Cause, Contact Details, Wife, Affairs, Bio & More

Charles Laughton

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

REAL NAME

Charles Laughton

BIRTHDAY

July 1, 1899

BORN ON DAY

Saturday

BIRTHPLACE

Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

DIED AT AGE

63 Years 5 Months 14 Days

DEATHDATE

December 15, 1962

DEATHPLACE

Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States of America

CAUSE OF DEATH

Kidney Cancer

NATIONALITY

American

PROFESSION

Movies (Actor)

ZODIAC

CANCER

ALSO NOTED FOR

Screenwriter, Producer, Director

Physical Stats

CHEST

N/A

BICEPS

N/A

WAIST

N/A

HEIGHT

5'8''(feet & inches)

1.7272 meters

172.72 cm

WEIGHT

N/A

Charles Laughton Family Members

Parents

MOTHER

Elizabeth Conlon

FATHER

Robert Laughton

Charles Laughton Marriage, Affairs and Children

SPOUSE

Elsa Lanchester (1929-1962)

Fame & Address

DEBUT

The Old Dark House (1932)

FAMOUS FROM/AS

The Private Life of Henry VIII (Film 1933)

Education, Net Worth & More

RELIGION

Atheist

COLLEGE

Scarborough College

More Information

Career of Charles Laughton

He appeared in British films in his starting career. He made his Hollywood debut with the film "The Old Dark House." He played the title character in the film "Rembrandt." He appeared as a cowardly schoolmaster in the drama film 'This Land is Mine.' His first appearance in the colored film was as Inspector Maigret in the mystery film "The Man on the Eiffel Tower."

Some Lesser Known Facts About Charles Laughton

Did Charles Laughton takes alcohol? NA.
Was Charles Laughton in the habit of Smoking? NA.
He was the second British actor to win an Academy Award, however, was the first who wins the award for the British film.
Charles received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 8, 1960.
The actor developed good relations with his teenage co-star Maureen O'Hara while filming "Jamaica Inn." He wanted to adopt her but his wife Elsa Lanchester hated O'Hara and said that the actress is taking benefit of Charles's kindness.
He declined for the part of Colonel Nicholson in "The Bridge on the River Kwai" replying that he did not understand the motivations of the character as the result he is not convinced with the character.
Although Laughton was a wonderful person but he dislikes children. He also faced problems while working in the film "The Night of the Hunter." Even most of the scenes were directed by Robert Mitchum as he was facing a problem while working with the children.
He made guest appearances in television shows like What's My Line? Wagon Train, and Checkmate.