Colin Clive
Birthday: 1900-01-20 | Place of Birth: Saint-Malo, Brittany, FranceColin Clive (January 20 1900 - June 25, 1937) was a French-born British actor known for playing tumultuous characters which often mirrored his personal life. He is most famous for his role as Dr. Henry Frankenstein in the 1931 film Frankenstein and its 1935 sequel, Bride of Frankenstein. Clive entered the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, making his debut in 1919 as 'Claude' in The Eclipse. After almost ten years of touring, he was chosen for the role of 'Stanhope' in the war play Journey's End, replacing Laurence Olivier who had another commitment. He died from complications of tuberculosis originating from his severe alcoholism at only the youthful age of 37.
Known For
Acting
Role
as Henry Frankenstein (archive footage)
as Henry Frankenstein (archive footage - Bride of Frankenstein (1935))
as Bruce Vail
as Capt. Thelis
as Bertrand Berkeley
as Capt. Johnstone
as Henry Frankenstein
as John Marland
as Maurice Trent
as Stephen Orlac
as Capt. Andrew 'Andy' Kerr
as Edward Rochester
as Sir Gerald Corven
as Sir Christopher Strong
as Henry Frankenstein
as Denis Stanhope
