Wilfrid lawson birthplace of george jones

Life and career He was educated at Hanson Boys' Grammar School, Bradford and entered the theatre in his late teens, appearing on both the British and American stage throughout his career. He made his film debut in East Lynne on the Western Front and appeared in supporting roles until he took the lead in the version of The Terror. That same year saw arguably his most celebrated film role as dustman Alfred P.

He also had memorable leading roles in Pastor Hall , as a German village clergyman who denounces the new Nazi regime in ; Tower of Terror as the wild-eyed maniacal lighthouse keeper Wolfe Kristen; and the title role in the prestigious The Great Mr. Handel , a biopic of the 18th century composer, all three showing his broad range.

Wilfrid lawson birthplace of george jones: Born. Wilfrid Lawson Worsnop.

His last leading role came in with The Turners of Prospect Road. Because of bouts of alcoholism he became difficult to work with, and throughout the s his roles became increasingly small—even uncredited in some cases. The s saw something of a career resurgence, beginning with his turn as Black George in Tony Richardson's acclaimed Tom Jones and culminating in two of his most notable latter day performances: The decrepit butler Peacock in The Wrong Box and the Dormouse in Jonathan Miller's television adaptation of Alice in Wonderland both The same year saw his death from a heart attack.

His brother was the supporting player Gerald Lawson and his nephew, actor Bernard Fox. Directed by John Tyneman. Known For.