Eliot Makeham was an American actor best known for Dark Journey, Lorna Doone, and Candles at Nine. He was born Harold Elliott Makeham on December 22, 1881, in Edmonton, Middlesex, England, and passed away on February 8, 1956, in Westminster, London, England.
Personal and Family Life
Eliot Makeham was married twice. His first wife was Johanna Geertruida De Vries, whom he married in 1919 but remained together until her death in 1931. He then married Betty Shale in 1934, and they were together until his own death in 1956.
Career
Makeham was a character actor, recognized for playing ordinary, sometimes downtrodden men in various films from 1932 through the mid-1950s. His performances often brought a sense of relatability to the characters he portrayed, contributing to his popularity in British cinema.
Death and Legacy
Eliot Makeham died on February 8, 1956, in Westminster, London. His performances left a lasting impression, particularly in the roles he played that reflected his unique talent as an actor. Though he often took on smaller parts, his contributions to film during his career remain noteworthy.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Crimson Pirate | 1952-09-27 | Governor |
| Night Train to Munich | 1940-08-31 | Schwab |
| Forbidden | 1949-02-28 | Pop Thompson |
| The Fake | 1953-09-25 | George |
| Green Grow the Rushes | 1951-11-06 | James Urquhart |
| Rome Express | 1932-10-31 | Mills |
| Inspector Hornleigh | 1939-03-07 | Alexander Parkinson |
| I Lived with You | 1933-06-13 | Mr. Wallis |
| The Common Touch | 1941-11-15 | Inky |
| Jassy | 1947-08-13 | Moult |