Hugh Wakefield

Known for

Acting

Born

November 10, 1888

Birthplace

Wanstead, Essex, England, UK

Died

December 5, 1971 (aged 83)

Biography

Hugh Wakefield (10 November 1888 – 5 December 1971) was an English film actor, who played supporting roles. He was often seen wearing a monocle.

Wakefield was born in Wanstead, which was then in Essex. He also had a distinguished stage career, which began at the age of 11. City of Song (1931) was his first film.

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Best known work

The Man Who Knew Too Much

1934

Blithe Spirit

1945

The Million Pound Note

1954

No Highway in the Sky

1951

Forget Me Not

1936

Journey Together

1945

Lady in Danger

1934

The Fortunate Fool

1933

The Crimson Circle

1936

Love's a Luxury

1952

Filmography

1954
The Million Pound Note
as Duke of Cromarty
1952
Love's a Luxury
as Charles Pentwick, Writer
1951
No Highway in the Sky
1948
One Night with You
as Santell
1945
Journey Together
as Acting Lieutenant
1945
Blithe Spirit
as Dr. George Bradman
1938
The Live Wire
as Grantham
1938
Make It Three
1937
Death Croons the Blues
as Jim Martin
1937
The Street Singer
as Hugh Newman
1936
Dreams Come True
as Albert von Waldenau
1936
Forget Me Not
as Mr. Jackson
1936
The Crimson Circle
as Derek Yale
1936
The Improper Duchess
as King of Poldavia
1935
No Monkey Business
1935
18 Minutes
as Lord Pilcott
1935
Do Not Forget About Me
as Curtis's Manager
1935
My Heart Is Calling
as Arvelle, Director of the Monte Carlo Opera
1935
Marry the Girl
as Hugh Delafield
1934
The Man Who Knew Too Much
as Clive
1934
Lady in Danger
as King
1934
The Luck of a Sailor
1933
The Fortunate Fool
as Jim Falconer
1933
The Crime at Blossoms
as Chris Merryman
1933
King of the Ritz
as King of Blitz