Ernest Thesiger

Ernest Thesiger, CBE, was an English stage and screen actor. He is best known for his distinctive performance as Dr. Septimus Pretorius in James Whale's 1935 film The Bride of Frankenstein.

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Date of Birth

Jan 14, 1879

Place of Birth

Chelsea, London, England, UK

Date of Death

Jan 14, 1961

Age

Known For

Acting

Also Known As

Ernest Frederic Graham Thesiger

Ernst Thesiger

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Movie Credits

Bride of Frankenstein

1935

Doctor Pretorius

Scrooge

1951

The Undertaker

The Robe

1953

Emperor Tiberius

The Old Dark House

1932

Horace Femm

Last Holiday

1950

Sir Trevor Lampington

The Million Pound Note

1954

Mr. Garrett, Bank Director

Caesar and Cleopatra

1945

Theodotus

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