Maurice Denham

Nationality:
English
Birthdate:
12/23/1909
Birthplace:
Beckenham, Kent, England
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biography
A prolific British character player from the stage, whose film and TV appearances were usually in decidedly supporting roles, Maurice Denham was originally an engineer. He did not make his theatrical debut in until he was in his mid-20s, playing Hubert in "The Marquise" at the Little Theatre in Hull, England. Denham made his London debut in "Rain Before Seven" (1936). Already an established character player with a long list of stage credits, he joined the Old Vic Company in 1961 playing both "King Lear" and "Macbeth" that year. Denham played the title role in a West End production of "Nathan Continued
Credits
George Martin
1987
Professor Harrington
1958
Mr Smythe
Governor
Johann Von Staupitz
Arnold Cartwright
Crittenden
Mr Mortimer
Tarlton
Dr Beamaster
Surgeon Goss
Mr Greville
Easter
Inspector Gravening
Horace Clifford
Sir Frederick Grafton
Commander Richards
Crowley
Grandpa
Father
Inspector Japp
Theo
Professor Morley
milestones
Year
Milestone
1934 
Began stage career in repertory in Hull
1936 
Made London stage debut in "Rain Before Seven"
1941 
Made screen acting debut in "Barnacle Bill"
1961 
With Old Vic Company
1961 
Played "Macbeth" with Old Vic
Continued
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