Charles Mortimer was an English actor, best known for his roles in The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes, The Return of Bulldog Drummond, and Someone at the Door. Born on June 22, 1885, in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, England, he had a successful career in film. He passed away on April 18, 1964, in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England.
Personal and Family Life
Charles Mortimer was born Harold Paul Munro Mortimer and was affectionately known as Morty. He was married to Greta Wood in 1950, and the couple had four children together. Not much is publicly known about his family life, but he enjoyed a stable home life while pursuing his acting career.
Death and Legacy
Charles Mortimer died on April 18, 1964, at the age of 78 in High Wycombe. His contributions to film, especially in the 1930s and 1940s, are remembered by fans of classic cinema. Though he may not be as widely known today, his performances have left a lasting impact on the genre.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Dial 999 | 1955-12-01 | Mr. Harding (publisher) |
| The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes | 1935-03-24 | Insp. Lestrade |
| The Ghost of St. Michael’s | 1941-04-01 | Sir Ambrose |
| Things Are Looking Up | 1935-06-09 | Harry |
| Dead Men Are Dangerous | 1939-02-01 | Undetermined Secondary Role |
| Poison Pen | 1939-07-03 | Inspector Colclough |
| Someone at the Door | 1936-09-28 | Sergeant Spedding |
| You Made Me Love You | 1933-10-01 | Mr. Daly |
| Living Dangerously | 1936-03-08 | Det. Inspector Frederick Webster |
| Aren’t Men Beasts! | 1937-01-19 | Detective |
| The Outcast | 1934-10-29 | |
| Watch Beverly | 1932-10-20 | Sir James Briden |
| Birds of a Feather | 1936-04-12 | Sir Michael |
| The Return of Bulldog Drummond | 1934-04-19 | Inspector McIver |
| Theatre Royal | 1943-07-26 | Himself |
| When We Are Married | 1943-07-12 | Sir Harold Watson (uncredited) |
| Old Roses | 1935-01-01 | John Morgan |