Charles Laughton's biography
Charles Laughton is 63 years old theatrical director born at Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, UK. Charles was born on Saturday 1st of July 1899. According to year of birth 1899 Charles belongs to Lost Generation. Birthday on 1st of July means he is Cancer. Cancer is a watery sign. They are very friendly and show motherly love to everyone. According to ascendant calculator, an important trait of these natives is their sensitive nature.
He is native english speaker. He is white american. He is citizen of United Kingdom. He is atheist. Charles´s primary profession is to be theatrical director. You can know him also as film director, writer, film producer, film actor, screenwriter, stage actor, actor, television actor. Charles is recently known as director. He received Academy Award for Best Actor The Private Life of Henry VIII in 1933
Charles Laughton's family
Charles Laughton's ex spouse
Elsa Lanchester
Charles Laughton and Elsa Lanchester have been together since 1929 for 33 years. She is known as stage actor. Charles´s ex spouse was born on Tuesday 28th of October 1902. Charles´s ex spouse died on Friday 26th of December 1986 in Woodland Hills. Elsa Lanchester was 87 years old, when this happened.
Charles Laughton's schools
We found 2 schools Charles attended. Complete list of schools: Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Scarborough College.
Detailed informations about Charles´s schools
Charles studied university - Stonyhurst College.
Charles Laughton's career
His main focus is to be theatrical director. Charles is famous thanks to The Private Life of King Henry VIII, Spartacus (1960), Mutiny on the Bounty (1935), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939), Island of Lost Souls, The Night of the Hunter.
Is Charles Laughton gay ?
Charles is known to be bisexual.
How did Charles Laughton die
Charles died on on Saturday 15th of December 1962 when he was 63 years old. Charles Laughtons death was caused by gall bladder cancer. It happend like natural causes.
Awards and competitions
Charles Laughton's Awards
- To date, as of 2019, he is the only actor to receive an Academy Award for playing King Henry VIII of England.
- He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on February 8, 1960.
- After George Arliss he became the second British actor to win an Academy Award, but was the first to win for a British film (The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933)).
Charles Laughton's Nominations
- Charles was nominated for Academy Award for Best Actor for work Mutiny on the Bounty in 1935
- He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Actor
- He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Actor
What Charles Laughton has done for a first time
- In the 1928 play "Alibi", he became the first actor to play Agatha Christie's detective Hercule Poirot.
- Was the stand-in for Ed Sullivan for Elvis Presley's first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) in 1956. His wife Elsa Lanchester later had a small role in Elvis' movie Easy Come, Easy Go (1967).
- Was the first choice to play Professor Henry Higgins in Pygmalion (1938) which he turned down. (Leslie Howard was cast instead.
- After George Arliss he became the second British actor to win an Academy Award, but was the first to win for a British film (The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933)).
Charles Laughton's quotes
- They can't censor the gleam in my eye.
- I have a face like the behind of an elephant.
- It's got so that every time I walk into a restaurant, I get not only soup but an impersonation of Captain Bligh.
- Hollywood is a goofy place. But I like it. It's the perfect mummers' home. If one weren't a little mad one wouldn't be there.
- [on Robert Mitchum] All the tough talk is blind. He's a literate, gracious, kind man and he speaks beautifully - when he wants to. Bob would make the best Macbeth of any actor living.
- I have a face that would stop a sundial.
- Method actors give you a photograph. Real actors give you an oil painting.
- [on Gary Cooper] I knew in a flash Gary had something I should never have. It is something pure and he doesn't know it's there. In truth, that boy hasn't the least idea how well he acts.
Charles Laughton's height, weight, body shape, eye color
Lets describe how Charles Laughton looks. We will focus on his height, weight, body shape, eye color and hair color. He is tall as 5' 8" (173 cm). He weights 190lbs (86 kg). Body build is large. His eyes are tinted blue. His hair is shade of brown - light.