Charles Laughton
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Summary
Charles Laughton was born on July 1, 1899[1], in Scarborough[2]. He died on December 15, 1962[3], in Hollywood[4]. He worked as a theatrical director[5], film director[6], film actor[7], stage actor[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.5% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21,549 views/month, #4,962 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11]
- Spouse: Elsa Lanchester[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13], United States[14]
- Native language: English[15]
- Occupation: television actor[16], director[17], film screenwriter[18], screenwriter[19], producer[20], writer[21], film producer[22]
- Educated at: Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[23], Scarborough College[24]
- Notable work: The Night of the Hunter[25]
- Award received: Academy Award for Best Actor[26], Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording[27], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[28], David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor[29]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Military branch: British Army[32]
- Record label: RCA Victor[33]
- Commons category: Charles Laughton[34]
- Cause of death: kidney cancer[35]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[36]
- Family name: Laughton[37]
- Given name: Charles[38]
- Official website: http://charleslaughton.freeservers.com/main.htm[39]
- Topic's main category: Category:Charles Laughton[40]
- Commons gallery: Charles Laughton[41]
- Work location: United Kingdom[42]
- Student of: Claude Rains[43], Theodore Komisarjevsky[44]
- Manner of death: natural causes[45]
- Filmography: Charles Laughton filmography[46]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Actor[47]
Why It Matters
Charles Laughton has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was Charles Laughton born?
Charles Laughton was born in Scarborough[2].
Where did Charles Laughton die?
Charles Laughton died in Hollywood[4].
Who was Charles Laughton married to?
Charles Laughton's spouses include Elsa Lanchester[12].
What did Charles Laughton do for work?
Charles Laughton worked as a theatrical director[5], film director[6], film actor[7], stage actor[8], and actor[9].
Where did Charles Laughton go to school?
Charles Laughton was educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[23] and Scarborough College[24].
What awards did Charles Laughton receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Actor[26], Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording[27], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[28], and David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor[29].