Charles Laughton biography
Charles Laughton was a British-American actor, born on 1 July 1899 in Scarborough, who died on 15 December 1962.
Charles Laughton is remembered for The Night of the Hunter.
Honours include Academy Award for Best Actor, Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Born
- 1 July 1899
- Died
- 15 December 1962 (aged 63)
- Birthplace
- Scarborough
- Work
- Theatre director, Film director, Film actor, Stage actor, Actor
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1926 to 1962
- Known for
- The Night of the Hunter
- Awards
- Academy Award for Best Actor
- Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor