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Ernest Frederic Graham Thesiger, CBE (15 January 1879 – 14 January 1961) was an English stage and film actor. [1] He is noted for his performance as Doctor Septimus Pretorius in James Whale 's film Bride of Frankenstein (1935). [2] Portrait of Thesiger by William Ranken, Manchester City Galleries.
Ernest Thesiger. Actor: Bride of Frankenstein. Although he made nearly 60 films in a 50-year acting career, it is for the two he made with director James Whale that Ernest Thesiger will be best remembered. Born Ernest Frederic Graham Thesiger in London on January 15, 1879, he was the grandson of the first Baron of Chelmsford.
Actor: The Bride of Frankenstein. Although he made nearly 60 films in a 50-year acting career, it is for the two he made with director James Whale that Ernest Thesiger will be best remembered. Born Ernest Frederic Graham Thesiger in London on January 15, 1879, he was the grandson of the first Baron of Chelmsford.
Jun 11, 2021 · My first choice is the fabulously camp actor Ernest Thesiger (1879-1961). He is best remembered for his roles in early gothic horror films such as James Whale’s ‘Bride of Frankenstein’ (1935), and in more niche circles for his love of embroidery and paper crafts.
Jan 15, 2024 · Here are 10 things you should know about Ernest Thesiger, born on January 15, 1879. He was a memorable character, both on stage and screen and in real life._...
Actor Ernest Thesiger who often plays murderers and madmen is also an expert embroiderer.Lots of good C/Us of Ernest and his craftwork. He has even written ...
Ernest Thesiger was an actor now primarily known for the two films he made with director James Whale, “The Old Dark House” (1932) and “Bride of Frankenstein” (1935), but in his time he was a tremendously popular and successful figure on the London stage, one of Bernard Shaw’s favorite actors.
