English movie stars died in 1956
Here are 4 famous actors from England died in 1956:
Yorke Sherwood
Yorke Sherwood (December 14, 1873 England-September 27, 1956 Hollywood) was an English actor.
He began his career on the stage in the late 19th century and later transitioned to film in the 1910s. Known for his versatility, Sherwood played a wide range of characters in over 100 films throughout his career. He worked primarily in Hollywood during the silent era, but continued to appear in films during the early talkie period as well. Some of his notable roles include appearances in "The Phantom of the Opera" (1925), "The Jazz Singer" (1927), and "All Quiet on the Western Front" (1930). Sherwood passed away at the age of 82 in Hollywood, where he had lived and worked for many years.
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Holmes Herbert
Holmes Herbert (July 30, 1882 Mansfield-December 26, 1956 Hollywood) also known as Holmes Edward Herbert, Horace Edward Jenner, Horace Jenner, Holmes E. Herbert, H.E. Herbert or Edward Sanger was an English actor. He had one child, Joan Herbert.
Herbert began his career as a stage actor in London before making his way to America in 1912. He quickly established himself as a character actor in Hollywood, appearing in over 200 films between 1915 and 1952. Some of his notable roles include Mr. Faversham in "The Four Feathers" (1929), Dr. John H. Watson in "The Return of Sherlock Holmes" (1929), and Admiral Sir John Fielding in "Captain Blood" (1935). Herbert was also a member of the Motion Picture Alliance for the Preservation of American Ideals, a conservative organization founded in 1944. Outside of his career in acting, he was also known for his passion for gardening and authored a book on the subject, "Gardens of Character."
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Eliot Makeham
Eliot Makeham (December 22, 1882 London-February 8, 1956 London) also known as Harold Elliott Makeham, Elliot Makeham or Eliott Makeham was an English actor.
He had a prolific career and is perhaps best known for his roles in British films during the 1930s and 1940s. Makeham appeared in over 150 films, including several notable productions such as David Lean's "Great Expectations" (1946) and Alexander Korda's "The Thief of Bagdad" (1940). He was also a prolific stage actor, performing in many West End productions including "The Rivals" and "Pygmalion". Makeham's acting career spanned over four decades, with his last film appearance in "It's Great to Be Young!" (1956) released posthumously after his death.
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Frank Birch
Frank Birch (December 5, 1889 London-February 14, 1956 London) also known as Francis Lyall Birch was an English actor.
Birch began his acting career on the stage in the early 1900s, performing in various productions in London's West End. In 1913, he made his film debut and went on to appear in over 100 films throughout his career. He was particularly well-known for his roles in British silent films, often playing dashing leading men. In the 1930s, he transitioned to talking films and continued to act in both British and American productions. Birch was known for his impeccable manners and gentlemanly demeanor, which earned him the nickname "The British Valentino." He continued to act until his death in 1956 at the age of 66.
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