English movie stars died in 1952
Here are 3 famous actors from England died in 1952:
Lawrence Grant
Lawrence Grant (October 30, 1870 Bournemouth-February 19, 1952 Santa Barbara) also known as Percy Reginald Lawrence-Grant was an English actor.
He appeared in more than 70 films between 1915 and 1946. He initially worked as a stage actor in London but eventually moved to Hollywood and became a popular character actor known for his aristocratic and villainous roles. Some of his notable films include "Little Lord Fauntleroy" (1936), "The Mask of Fu Manchu" (1932), and "Shanghai Express" (1932) alongside Marlene Dietrich. Lawrence Grant was also a skilled painter and his works were regularly exhibited in galleries. Despite his success in Hollywood, he always remained proud of his British heritage and often played roles with a British accent.
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Eddie Laughton
Eddie Laughton (June 20, 1903 Sheffield-March 21, 1952 Hollywood) a.k.a. Edgar Hugh Loughton, Edward Laughton or Ed Laughton was an English actor.
Eddie Laughton began his acting career on stage in the UK and later moved to the United States to pursue film and television opportunities. He appeared in over 60 films and television shows during his career, often playing supporting roles as a character actor. Some of his notable film credits include "Lost Horizon" (1937), "The Great Dictator" (1940), and "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" (1947). Laughton was also a familiar face on television, appearing on shows such as "The Lone Ranger" and "The Adventures of Superman." Despite his success as an actor, Laughton struggled with alcoholism and died at the age of 48 from complications related to cirrhosis of the liver.
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Herbert Evans
Herbert Evans (April 16, 1882 London-February 10, 1952 San Gabriel) a.k.a. Herb Evans was an English actor.
Evans began his career as a stage actor in London before transitioning to film in the early 1910s. He went on to appear in over 200 films throughout his career, often in supporting roles. Some of his notable film credits include "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" (1923), "The Phantom of the Opera" (1925), and "The Adventures of Robin Hood" (1938).
In addition to his acting career, Evans was also a prolific writer, penning several books on acting and theater. He also taught acting classes in Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s.
Evans passed away in California in 1952.
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