Edward Judd was an American actor best known for his roles in The Day the Earth Caught Fire, First Men in the Moon, and Island of Terror.
Personal and Family Life
Edward Judd was born on October 4, 1932, in Shanghai, China. He had a British father and a Russian mother. The family moved to England when he was five years old, where he developed an interest in acting at a young age. Over the years, he was married twice and had one child.
Career
Judd began his acting career on stage as a teenager and made his film debut in 1948. He gained recognition for numerous science fiction films during the 1960s. In addition to films, he also performed in various television shows until the early 1990s, becoming a familiar face in British media.
Death and Legacy
Edward Judd passed away on February 24, 2009, due to bronchial pneumonia in Mitcham, Surrey, England. He lived in a retirement home during his later years after rumors about his hardship circulated. He is remembered for his contributions to science fiction cinema and his well-known public service announcement encouraging motorcycle safety.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Subway in the Sky | 1959-11-01 | Molloy |
| First Men in the Moon | 1964-07-01 | Arnold Bedford |
| The Day the Earth Caught Fire | 1961-11-01 | Peter Stenning |
| Island of Terror | 1966-06-20 | Dr. David West |
| The Long Ships | 1964-04-22 | Sven |
| The Vengeance of She | 1968-04-14 | Philip |
| Because of the Cats | 1973-03-15 | Mierle |
| Strange Bedfellows | 1965-02-09 | Harry Jones |
| The Vault of Horror | 1973-03-16 | Alex (segment 4 “Bargain in Death”) |
| Invasion | 1965-10-01 | Dr. Mike Vernon |