Charles Laughton was an English actor, director, and producer born in Scarborough, North Riding of Yorkshire, England. He was the son of Eliza and Robert Laughton, hotel keepers of Irish and English descent. He received his education at Stonyhurst and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where he was awarded a gold medal.
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Island of Lost Souls (1932)
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$2,250 per week |
Charles Laughton was born in Scarborough, North Riding of Yorkshire, England, to Eliza (Conlon) and Robert Laughton, hotel keepers of Irish and English descent. He was educated at Stonyhurst, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (received gold medal). His first appearance on stage was in 1926. Laughton formed own film company, Mayflower Pictures Corp., with Erich Pommer, in 1937. He became an American citizen 1950. A consummate artist, Laughton achieved great success on stage and film, with many staged readings (particularly of George Bernard Shaw) to his credit. Laughton died in Hollywood, California.
