Charles Laughton

Birthday: 1 July 1899, Victoria Hotel, Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, UK

Height: 173 cm

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 and 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. Show less «

Hollywood is a goofy place. But I like it. It's the perfect mummers' home. If one weren't a little m...Show more »

Hollywood is a goofy place. But I like it. It's the perfect mummers' home. If one weren't a little mad one wouldn't be there. Show less «

It's got so that every time I walk into a restaurant, I get not only soup but an impersonation of Ca...Show more »

It's got so that every time I walk into a restaurant, I get not only soup but an impersonation of Captain Bligh. Show less «

[on Robert Mitchum] All the tough talk is blind. He's a literate, gracious, kind man and he speaks b...Show more »

[on Robert Mitchum] All the tough talk is blind. He's a literate, gracious, kind man and he speaks beautifully - when he wants to. Bob would make the best Macbeth of any actor living. Show less «

They can't censor the gleam in my eye.

[on Gary Cooper] I knew in a flash Gary had something I should never have. It is something pure and ...Show more »

[on Gary Cooper] I knew in a flash Gary had something I should never have. It is something pure and he doesn't know it's there. In truth, that boy hasn't the least idea how well he acts. Show less «

Method actors give you a photograph. Real actors give you an oil painting.

I have a face like the behind of an elephant.

I have a face that would stop a sundial.

Charles Laughton

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