Anthony Bushell

Anthony Bushell
Born Anthony Arnatt Bushell
19 May 1904(1904-05-19)
Westerham, Kent, England
Died 2 April 1997(1997-04-02) (aged 92)
Oxford, England
Occupation Actor
Years active 1929–1964
Spouse Zelma O'Neal (1928–1935)

Anthony Bushell (19 May 1904 – 2 April 1997) was an English film actor and director, who appeared in 56 films between 1929 and 1961. He also appeared on and directed various British TV series such as Danger Man.

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Early life

Bushell was born in Westerham, Kent and was educated at Magdalen College School, and then Hertford College, Oxford. After Oxford, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and got his start on stage from Sir Gerald du Maurier, making his theatrical debut at the Adelphi Theatre in 1924.[1] He went to America in 1927 to act on stage. When the talkie version of Disraeli was to be made, he was put in the cast on the special recommendation of George Arliss.[2]

Selected filmography

References

  1. ^ "Obituary: Anthony Bushell". independent.co.uk. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/obituary-anthony-bushell-1267629.html. Retrieved 2011-10-28. 
  2. ^ Picture Show who's who on the screen 1932

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