Birthday: July 01, 1899
Tortured but brilliant British actor Charles Laughton's unique performances made him a compelling performer both on stage and in film. After starting his career as an hotel manager, Laughton switched to acting. His performances in London's West End plays brought him early acclaim, which eventually led him to the Old Vic, Broadway and Hollywood. When he repeated his stage success in The ...more- 1957
- Golden Globe
- Best Actor - Drama
- Witness for the Prosecution
- nom
- 1957
- Academy
- Best Actor
- Witness for the Prosecution
- nom
- 1938
- National Board of Review
- Best Acting
- The Beachcomber
- win
- 1935
- New York Film Critics Circle
- Best Actor
- Mutiny on the Bounty
- win
- 1935
- New York Film Critics Circle
- Best Actor
- Ruggles of Red Gap
- win
- Pirates: Dead Men Tell Their Tales
- Captain Kidd
- 1962
- Advise and Consent
- Sen. Seabright "Seab" Cooley
- 1960
- Spartacus
- Sempronius Gracchus
- 1960
- Sotto Dieci Bandiere
- Adm. Russell
- 1957
- Witness for the Prosecution
- Sir Wilfrid Robarts
- 1955
- The Night of the Hunter
- Director
- 1939
- Jamaica Inn
- Producer
- 1938
- Sidewalks of London
- Screenwriter











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