British movie actors deceased in Influenza
Here are 2 famous actors from United Kingdom died in Influenza:
Bertrand Russell
Bertrand Russell (May 18, 1872 Trellech-February 2, 1970 Penrhyndeudraeth) also known as Bertie, Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, Dr. Bertrand Russell, Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, OM, FRS, The Honourable Bertrand Arthur William Russell, The Honourable Bertrand Arthur William Russell, FRS, The Right Honourable The Earl Russell, FRS, The Right Honourable The Earl Russell, OM, FRS or Lord Russell was a British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, social critic, actor and writer. He had four children, John Russell, 4th Earl Russell, Lady Katharine Tait, Harriet Ruth Russell and Conrad Russell, 5th Earl Russell.
Russell was a prolific writer and authored numerous books on a wide range of topics, including mathematics, politics, and religion. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1950 for his book "A History of Western Philosophy." In addition to his philosophical work, Russell was a prominent activist for social and political causes. He was a vocal critic of war, nuclear weapons, and colonialism, and advocated for pacifism, world government, and human rights throughout his life. Russell also played a significant role in the development of modern logic, making important contributions to the field of mathematical logic and symbolic logic. He is considered one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century and his work continues to be studied and discussed to this day.
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Trevor Howard
Trevor Howard (September 29, 1913 Cliftonville-January 7, 1988 Bushey) also known as Trevor Wallace Howard-Smith was a British actor.
Howard started his acting career in the theatre before transitioning to films in 1943. He gained critical acclaim for his roles in films such as "Brief Encounter" (1945), "The Third Man" (1949), and "The Key" (1958) and went on to become a prominent figure in British cinema. He was also known for his roles in Hollywood films such as "Mutiny on the Bounty" (1962) and "Gandhi" (1982). In addition to his acting career, Howard was a Royal Air Force pilot during WWII and continued to serve as a reserve officer until 1961. He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in 1982 for his contributions to the arts.
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