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Theatre, Film, and Television Biographies
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Denholm Elliott Biography (1922-1992)
Full name, Denholm Mitchell Elliott; born May 31, 1922, in London, England; died of AIDS-related tuberculosis, October 6, 1992, in Ibiza, Spain; son of Myles Laymen and Nina (Mitchell) Elliott; married Virginia McKenna (an actress), March 1, 1954 (divorced, 1957); married Susan Robinson (an actress), c. 1962; children: Jennifer, Mark.
- Nationality
- English
- Gender
- Male
- Occupation
- actor
- Birth Details
- May 31, 1922
- London, England
- Death Details
- October 6, 1992
- Ibiza, Spain
Famous Works
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Credits; Stage Appearances
- (Stage debut) Arden Rencelaw, The Drunkard, Playhouse, Amersahm, England, 1945.
- (London debut) The Guinea Pig, Criterion Theatre, 1946.
- Jan Erik, Frenzy, St. Martin's Theatre, 1948.
- Albin, The Green Cockatoo, Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, London, 1948.
- Pierre Blandinet, Don't Listen, Ladies!, St. James Theatre, London, 1948.
- Frank Shire, Horn of the Moon, Bolton's Theatre, London, 1949.
- Title role, John Keats Lives Here, Wyndham's Theatre, London, 1949.
- Junius, Buoyant Billions, Malvern Festival, 1949, then Prince's Theatre, London, 1949.
- (Broadway debut) Hugo and Frederick, Ring Round the Moon, Martin Beck Theatre, c. 1950.
- Edgar, Venus Observed, St. James Theatre, 1950.
- Private Peter Able, A Sleep of Prisoners, St. Thomas's Church, London, 1951.
- Julian, The Green Bay Tree, John Golden Theatre, New York City, 1951.
- Kip Ames, Third Person, Arts Theatre, London, then Criterion Theatre, 1951- 52.
- Giles Seabrook, A Fiddle at the Wedding, Royal Theatre, Brighton,England, 1952.
- Colby Simpkins, The Confidential Clerk, Edinburgh Festival, Scotland, then Lyric Theatre, 1953.
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The Delegate, Manchester, England, 1955.
- Jan Wicziewsky, South, Arts Theatre, 1955.
- Alex Shanklin, The Long Echo, St. James Theatre, 1956.
- Stefan, Who Cares?, Fortune Theatre, London, 1956.
- Kilroy, Camino Real, Phoenix Theatre, New York City, 1957.
- Fernand, Monique, John Golden Theatre, 1957.
- Francis X. Digman, King of Hearts, New Shakespeare Theatre, Liverpool, England, 1958.
- Gaston, Traveler without Luggage, Arts Theatre, 1959.
- Shem, The Ark, Westminster Theatre, London, 1959.
- Bassanio, The Merchant of Venice, Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford- upon-Avon, 1960.
- Troilus, Troilus and Cressida, Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, 1960.
- Valentine, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, 1960.
- Honorable Clive Rodingham, Write Me a Murder, Belasco Theatre, NewYork City, 1961.
- Jan Wicziewsky, South, Lyric Theatre, 1961.
- Title role, Domino, Royal Theatre, Brighton, 1963.
- Trigorin, The Seagull, Belasco Theatre, 1964.
- Reverend John Hale, The Crucible, Belasco Theatre, 1964.
- Chrystal, The Games as Played, New Arts Theatre, London, 1964.
- Dr. Diaforus, The Imaginary Invalid, American National Theatre Academy (ANTA), New York City, 1967.
- Alec Harvey, Still Life, ANTA, 1967.
- Cornelius Melody, A Touch of the Poet, ANTA, 1967.
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Come as You Are, New Theatre, London, then Strand Theatre, London,1970.
- Leo, Design for Living, Los Angeles Music Centre, Los Angeles, 1971.
- Judge Brack, Hedda Gabler, Royal Court Theatre, London, 1972.
- Hughes Humphrey, Turn On, Royal Theatre, Windsor, England, 1973.
- Judge Ludlow, Mad Dog, Hampstead Theatre, London, 1973.
- Dick, Chez Nous, Globe Theatre, London, 1975.
- Title role, The Return of A. J. Raffles, Royal Shakespeare Company(RSC), Aldwych Theatre, London, 1975.
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Heaven and Hell, Greenwich Theatre, London, 1975.
- Sir Wilfred Cates-Darby, The New York Idea, RSC, Brooklyn Academyof Music, New York City, 1977.
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Three Sisters, RSC, Brooklyn Academy of Music, 1977.
- Title role, The Father, Open Space Theatre, London, 1979.
- Sonny, The Paranormalist, Greenwich Theatre, 1982.
- Robert, A Life in the Theatre, Theatre Royal, Haymarket, London, 1989, then Strand Theatre, 1989-90.
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Credits; Film Appearances
- (Film debut) Ozzie Morfrey, Dear Mr. Prohack, General Films Distributors, 1948.
- Christopher Ridgefield, Breaking the Sound Barrier, United Artists(UA), 1951.
- John Lenley, The Ringer, Regent, 1952.
- Mick Gregory, The Holly and the Ivy, Pacemaker, 1953.
- Morrell, The Cruel Sea, General Films Distributors, 1953.
- Wilson, Heart of the Matter, Associated Artists, 1954.
- Sergeant Cocoran, They Who Dare, Associated Artists, 1955.
- Denis, The Man Who Loved Redheads, UA, 1955.
- Flight Lieutenant McKenzie, The Night My Number Came Up, Continental Distributing, 1955.
- Martin Blake, Lease of Life, I.F.E., 1956.
- Oliver Larker, Scent of Mystery (also known as Holiday in Spain), Michael Todd, Jr., 1960.
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Marco Polo, American International, 1962.
- Charlie Prince, Nothing but the Best, Royal, 1964.
- Macey, Station Six-Sahara, Allied Artists, 1964.
- Lieutenant Colonel Denholm Larkin, King Rat, Columbia, 1965.
- Captain Tabasco, You Must Be Joking!, Columbia, 1965.
- Abortionist, Alfie, Paramount, 1966.
- Baker, The High Bright Sun (also known as McGuire, Go Home!), Continental Distributing, 1966.
- Mr. Beauchamp, Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush, Lopart, 1968.
- Vance Fowler, The Night They Raided Minsky's (known in Great Britain as The Night They Invented Striptease), UA, 1968.
- Dorn, The Sea Gull, Warner Bros./Seven Arts, 1968.
- Captain Hornsby, Too Late the Hero, Cinerama, 1970.
- Peter Niss, The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer, Warner Bros., 1970.
- Tom Lewis, Quest for Love, J. Arthur Rank, 1971.
- Charles, The House That Dripped Blood (also known as Method forMurder), Cinerama, 1971.
- Emmanuel Whitebread, Percy, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), 1971.
- Emmanuel Whitebread, Percy's Progress (also known as It's Not the Size That Counts), MGM, 1971.
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The Hero, Avco Embassy, 1972.
- Diltant, Vault of Horror (also known as Drawn and Quartered), Cinerama, 1973.
- Krogstad, A Doll's House, Paramount, 1973.
- Friar, The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz, Paramount, 1974.
- Commander Petapiece, Russian Roulette, Avco Embassy, 1975.
- Henry Beddows, To the Devil, a Daughter, EMI, 1976.
- Admiral Canaris, Voyage of the Damned, Avco Embassy, 1976.
- John Grey, Partners, Astral, 1976.
- Will Scarlett, Robin and Marion, Columbia, 1976.
- RAF Met Officer, A Bridge Too Far, UA, 1977.
- Voice of Cowslip, Watership Down (animated), Avco Embassy, 1978.
- Jupp, Sweeney 2, EMI, 1978.
- Sidney Beynon, The Boys from Brazil, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1978.
- Lieutenant Colonel Pulleine, Zulu Dawn, Warner Bros., 1979.
- Raglan Thistle, A Game for Vultures, New Line Cinema, 1979.
- Skinner, Cuba, UA, 1979.
- William Leigh, St. Jack, New World, 1979.
- Stefan Vognic, Bad Timing/A Sensual Obsession, World Northal, 1980.
- Seymour, Rising Damp, ITC, 1980.
- Marcus Brody, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Paramount, 1981.
- Parker, Sunday Lovers, UA, 1981.
- Thomas Bates, Brimstone and Treacle, Namara Films, 1982.
- The Bishop of London, The Missionary, Columbia, 1982.
- Sir Ralph Skelton, The Wicked Lady, MGM/UA, 1983.
- Dr. Mortimer, The Hound of the Baskervilles, Weintraub, 1983.
- Coleman, Trading Places, Paramount, 1983.
- Dr. Swaby, A Private Function, Island Alive, 1984.
- Elliott Templeton, The Razor's Edge, Columbia, 1984.
- Dr. Savary, Underworld, Limehouse Pictures-Green Man, 1985.
- Vernon Bayliss, Defence of the Realm, J. Arthur Rank/Warner Bros.,1985.
- Mr. Emerson, A Room with a View, Cinecom, 1986.
- Colonel Hugh Phelps, Whoopee Boys, Paramount, 1986.
- Howard, September, Orion, 1987.
- Dr. Barry, Maurice, Cinecom, 1987.
- Canon Fulbert, Stealing Heaven, Film Dallas, 1988.
- Marcus Brody, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Paramount, 1989.
- Headmaster, Toy Soldiers, TriStar, 1991.
- Selsdon Mowbray and the burglar, Noises Off, Buena Vista, 1992.
- Also appeared as Mike, La Petite Fille en velours bleu, 1978; as Victor, Past Caring, 1985; as Sir Henry Broughton, The Happy Valley, 1986; as Colonel Grayson, Return to the River Kwai, 1989; as Nathy Berg, Killing Dad, 1989; and as Scorchers, Howler, 1991. Alsoappeared in Illusions, 1983; and Over Indulgence, 1988.
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Credits; Television Appearances; Episodic
- "One Pair of Hands," Studio One, CBS, 1951.
- "The Lark," Hallmark Hall of Fame, NBC, 1957.
- "A Tale of Two Cities," DuPont Show of the Month, CBS, 1958.
- "Wuthering Heights," DuPont Show of the Month, CBS, 1958.
- "The Crocodile Case," Alfred Hitchcock Presents, CBS, 1958.
- "The Winslow Boy," DuPont Show of the Month, CBS, 1958.
- "Relative Value," Alfred Hitchcock Presents, CBS, 1959.
- "Vanity Fair," Family Classics, CBS, 1961.
- "The Invincible Mr. Disraeli," Hallmark Hall of Fame, NBC, 1963.
- "The Holy Terror," Hallmark Hall of Fame, NBC, 1965.
- "The Hunting Party," Secret Agent, CBS, 1966.
- "Man Running," Coronet Blue, CBS, 1967.
- "A Death in the Family," The Persuaders, ABC, 1972.
- "Crazy Kill," Wide World of Mystery, ABC, 1975.
- "The Wild Duck," Classic Theater, PBS, 1975.
- "Under the Garden," Shades of Green, PBS, 1977.
- John Jarndyce, "Bleak House," Masterpiece Theater, PBS, 1985.
- "The Coffin," Ray Bradbury Theater, USA, 1988.
- Salter, "Scoop," Masterpiece Theater, PBS, 1990.
- George Smiley, "A Murder of Quality," Masterpiece Theater, PBS, 1991.
- Also appeared in "Dracula," Tales of Mystery and Imagination, 1976.
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Credits; Television Appearances; Movies
- Malcolm, Madame Sin, ABC, 1972.
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Blade of the Feather, PBS, 1984.
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Hotel DuLac, Arts & Entertainment, 1988.
- Colonel-General Stepan, Codename: Kyril, Showtime, 1988.
- Allistair Struan, James Clavell's Noble House, NBC, 1988.
- Dr. Washburn, The Bourne Identity, ABC, 1988.
- James, The Love She Sought (also known as Last Chance for Romance and A Green Journey), NBC, 1990.
- Hal Stanton, Bangkok Hilton, TBS, 1990.
- Also appeared as Count de Nolly in Camille, 1984; and George Parker in Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry, 1986.
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Credits; Television Appearances; Mini-series
- Niccolo Polo, Marco Polo, NBC, 1982.
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Credits; Television Appearances; Specials
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The Moon and Sixpence, CBS, 1959.
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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, ABC, 1968.
- Old Geraint, Christmas Past in a Small Town (also known as A Child's Christmas in Wales and Dylan Thomas' "A Child's Christmas in Wales"), PBS, 1987.
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Credits; Other Television Appearances
- Also appeared in Gentle Folk,
In Hiding,
Blade on the Feather, and The Stinker
Further Reference
Periodicals
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Hollywood Reporter, October 7, 1992, pp. 8, 14.
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New York Times, October 7, 1992.
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Time, October 19, 1992, p. 25.
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