Joss Ambler was an Australian actor known for his roles in films such as “The Citadel,” “The Halfway House,” and “The Captain’s Paradise.” He often played small parts as serious characters, including police officers and doctors.
Personal and Family Life
Joss Ambler was born as Joseph Dilon in Melbourne, Australia, on June 23, 1900. He was married twice; first to Jane Lang and then to Irene ‘Reenie’ Floyd, a former WAAF during World War II. He and Irene had a happy life in London but never had children. Despite often being misidentified as the husband of American actress June Lang, his real wife was his fellow Australian, Joan, with whom he performed in Scottish theatre.
Death and Legacy
Joss Ambler passed away in 1959 in London, England. Although he played mostly minor roles in British films, he is remembered for his distinctive presence and ability to portray serious characters. His contributions to theatre and film continue to be appreciated by fans of vintage cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Magnet | 1950-10-01 | Businessman |
| Spin a Dark Web | 1956-03-01 | Tom Walker |
| Miss Tulip Stays the Night | 1955-07-01 | Inspector Thorne |
| Contraband | 1940-05-11 | Lt. Cmdr. Ashton |
| The Years Between | 1946-07-08 | Atherton |
| Ghost Ship | 1952-10-01 | Yacht Port Manager |
| Candles at Nine | 1944-01-01 | Garth Hope |
| Here Comes the Sun | 1945-01-12 | Bradshaw |
| The Agitator | 1945-01-24 | Charles Sheridan – the manager of Overend Works |
| Murder in Soho | 1939-02-01 | Drunk |
| Come on George! | 1939-12-01 | Sir Charles Bailey – the owner of the racehorse ‘Maneater’ |
| Trouble Brewing | 1939-03-01 | Lord Redhill |
| Mine Own Executioner | 1947-11-22 | Julian Briant |
| The Next of Kin | 1942-06-15 | Mr Vemon |
| Background | 1953-11-09 | Judge |
| Who Goes There! | 1952-06-09 | Guide |
| Black Eyes | 1939-04-08 | Tipsy Diner |
| Quel bandito sono io | 1950-05-11 | Mr. Wilson |
| The Claydon Treasure Mystery | 1938-09-04 | Inspector Fleming |
| Much Too Shy | 1942-10-12 | Sir George Driscol |
| Atlantic Ferry | 1941-09-06 | Dr. Lardner |
| Somewhere in Civvies | 1943-11-15 | Matthews |
| The Black Sheep of Whitehall | 1942-02-23 | Sir John |
| Headline | 1943-11-16 | Chief Sub-Editor |
| Gert and Daisy Clean Up | 1942-08-09 | Mr. Perry |
| The Big Money | 1958-06-09 | Hobson |
| Penn of Pennsylvania | 1942-01-24 | Lord Mayor of London |
| A Canterbury Tale | 1944-08-21 | Police Inspector |
| I’ll Be Your Sweetheart | 1945-07-30 | Dugan |
| Read All About It | 1945-04-08 | Adams |
| What’s the Next Job? | 1945-06-30 | Ewing |
| The Peterville Diamond | 1943-01-11 | Police Chief |
| Premiere | 1938-01-20 | Spectator |
| The Silver Fleet | 1943-03-15 | Cornelis Smit |
| The Feminine Touch | 1956-06-19 | Bateman |
| The Citadel | 1938-10-29 | Dr. A.H. Llewellyn |
| The Long Arm | 1956-06-01 | Cashier at Shipping Office |
| Battle for Music | 1943-04-01 | |
| The Halfway House | 1944-02-01 | Pinsent |
| John Wesley | 1954-03-02 | Georgia Trustee |
| Rhythm Serenade | 1943-10-11 |