Cecil Humphreys Artist

Cecil Humphreys (1883–1947) was a British film and theatre actor who played in 46 films between 1916 and 1948, mostly in supporting roles as doctors, aristcrats and generals. Among his best-known roles were Judge Linton in the 1939 version of Wuthering Heights (1939) with Laurence Olivier and the mysterious "Holy Man" in The Razor's Edge (1946), the first film adaption of W. Somerset Maughams novel. In addition he was also a notable Broadway actor between the 1920s and 1940s, appearing in 17 plays. Humphreys grandson is actor Chris Humphreys.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)Cecil Humphries
Birth dateJuly 21, 1883
Birth place
England , Gloucestershire , United Kingdom , Cheltenham
Date of deathNovember 06, 1947
Place of death
New York City , New York

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Actor

Career started1916
Career ended1948

Topical connections

Richard O'BrienWriter
Alf GoddardArtist
Alec B. FrancisArtist
Alan DaviesComedian
Adam Campbell Artist

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