Hugh Wakefield

Hugh Wakefield (10 November 1888 – 5 December 1971) was an English film actor, who played supporting roles.^[1] He was often seen wearing a monocle.^{[2] [3]}

Wakefield was born in Wanstead, Essex. He also had a distinguished stage career,^[4] which began at the age of 11. City of Song (1931) was his first film.^[5] He died 5 December 1971 in London aged 83.

Stage

Wakefield appeared in the original London productions of Between Friends (1930), Tea for Two (1938) and The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker (1955) .

Personal life

Hugh Wakefield served with the RAF during World War II, along with his Blithe Spirit co-star Rex Harrison . He was also an avid sportman, particularly enjoying golf and tennis.^[6]

Selected filmography

• City of Song (1931)
• The Man They Couldn't Arrest (1931)
• The Sport of Kings (1931)
• Aren't We All? (1932)
• Life Goes On (1932)
• The Fortunate Fool (1933) as Jim Falconer
• The Crime at Blossoms (1933)
• The Luck of a Sailor (1934)
• The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934) as Clive
• No Monkey Business (1935)
• My Heart is Calling (1935)
• Marry the Girl (1935)
• The Interrupted Honeymoon (1936)
• Forget Me Not (1936)
• The Improper Duchess (1936)
• It's You I Want (1936)
• Dreams Come True (1936)
• The Limping Man (1936)
• The Crimson Circle (1936)
• The Street Singer (1937)
• Death Croons the Blues (1937)
• This England (1941)
• Blithe Spirit (1945) as Dr. George Bradman
• One Night With You (1948)
• Love's a Luxury (1952)
• The Million Pound Note (1954)

References

External links

• Hugh Wakefield on IMDb
• Hugh Wakefield at the Internet Broadway Database