English movie stars died in 1972
Here are 5 famous actors from England died in 1972:
George Sanders
George Sanders (July 3, 1906 Saint Petersburg-April 25, 1972 Castelldefels) a.k.a. George Henry Sanders, Georges Sanders or Greer, Joann & Sanders, George was an English actor, composer, singer-songwriter and author.
Sanders began his acting career on the stage before transitioning to film in 1936 with the movie "Find the Lady." He quickly became known for his suave and sophisticated persona, starring in films such as "Rebecca," "All About Eve," and "The Picture of Dorian Gray." Sanders won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "All About Eve."
In addition to his successful acting career, Sanders was also a talented singer and songwriter. He recorded several albums including "The George Sanders Touch" and "The Sanders Touch: Songs for the Lovely Lady." Sanders also wrote several books, including his autobiography "Memoirs of a Professional Cad."
Despite his charmed life in Hollywood, Sanders struggled with depression and took his own life in 1972. He is remembered as a talented actor and multi-faceted artist.
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Bobby Howes
Bobby Howes (August 4, 1895 Battersea-April 27, 1972 London) also known as Charles Robert William Howes was an English actor. His children are called Sally Ann Howes and Peter Howes.
Bobby Howes began his career on the stage as a child performer and later on as a successful actor in musical theatre productions. He appeared in many West End productions including "Bubbly," "The Show is On," and "My Fair Lady" among others. Howes also acted in several films, including "Keep Smiling," "The Love Test," and "The Student Prince." He later transitioned to television, appearing in a number of sitcoms and variety shows. Howes was also an accomplished dancer and singer. In addition to his successful career in entertainment, Howes was a dedicated family man and a loving father to his two children.
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Reginald Owen
Reginald Owen (August 5, 1887 Wheathampstead-November 5, 1972 Boise) a.k.a. John Reginald Owen was an English actor and writer. His child is called Blossom Brown.
Owen started his career on stage in Britain, before moving to the United States in the late 1920s to work in Hollywood. He appeared in over 80 films, including "A Christmas Carol" (1938), "Mary Poppins" (1964), and "Mrs. Miniver" (1942) for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. In addition to acting, Owen also wrote several plays and novels. He was married to his wife Teddy for over 50 years until his death in 1972 in Boise, Idaho at the age of 85.
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Peter Stephens
Peter Stephens (January 3, 1920 England-September 17, 1972 England) was an English actor and film director.
He began his acting career in the theatre in the 1940s before transitioning to film in the 1950s. Stephens appeared in several British films of the era, including "The Importance of Being Earnest" and "The Naked Edge". In the 1960s and 1970s, he turned his attention to directing and worked on a number of television shows and films, including "The Avengers" and "The Three Musketeers". He was also a successful stage director, with notable productions including "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" and "A Man for All Seasons". Despite his success, Stephens struggled with alcoholism throughout his career and died at the age of 52 due to liver failure.
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Emrys Jones
Emrys Jones (September 22, 1915 Manchester-July 10, 1972 Johannesburg) also known as John Emrys W. Jones was an English actor.
He is best known for his roles in British television shows and films, including "The Quatermass Experiment" (1953), "The Lavender Hill Mob" (1951), and "The Prisoner" (1967-68). Jones began his acting career in the theater and gained critical acclaim for his performance in the West End production of "Journey's End" in the late 1930s. During World War II, he served in the Royal Navy and later resumed his acting career, appearing in numerous productions on stage, television, and film. In the late 1960s, Jones relocated to South Africa where he continued to act and direct for the theater.
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