Brandon Hurst was an American actor best known for his roles in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923), and Love (1927). He was born on November 30, 1866, in London, England, and passed away on July 15, 1947, in Hollywood, California.
Personal and Family Life
Brandon Hurst specialized in playing villainous roles during the silent film era, significantly portrayed as the caliph in The Thief of Baghdad and as Quasimodo’s betrayer in The Hunchback of Notre Dame. He began his stage career in the 1880s and moved to the United States in 1919, where he continued acting in silent films and later in talkies. He was also known for playing small British characters like policemen and military types.
Death and Legacy
Brandon Hurst died from arteriosclerosis on July 15, 1947. He left behind a rich legacy in film, especially noted for his performances in early cinema. His contributions to both silent and sound films helped pave the way for future generations of actors.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde | 1920-03-18 | Sir George Carewe |
| The Princess and the Pirate | 1944-11-17 | Mr. Pelly |
| White Zombie | 1932-07-28 | Silver |
| The Man Who Laughs | 1928-04-27 | Barkilphedro |
| Murders in the Rue Morgue | 1932-01-27 | Prefect of Police |
| The Thief of Bagdad | 1924-03-18 | The Caliph |
| The Little Minister | 1934-12-28 | Anders Strothers |
| The Lost Patrol | 1934-02-16 | Bell |
| The Hunchback of Notre Dame | 1923-09-06 | Jehan |
| The Remarkable Andrew | 1942-03-05 | Mr. Chief Justice John Marshall |
| The Moon’s Our Home | 1936-04-10 | Babson |
| A Connecticut Yankee | 1931-04-06 | Merlin / Doctor in Mansion |