Malcolm Keen was an English actor who is best known for his roles in The Manxman, The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog, and Scotland Yard Commands.
Personal and Family Life
Born on August 8, 1887, in Bristol, England, Keen was a respected figure in British theater. He was married twice, with his second wife being Phyllis May Abell, who lived from 1900 to 1988. He had one child, actor Geoffrey Keen, and was a grandfather to Jemma Hyde. Throughout his career, he often portrayed distinguished characters like lords and professors.
Death and Legacy
Malcolm Keen passed away on January 30, 1970, in England. His work in theater and film, especially in silent films directed by Alfred Hitchcock, earned him recognition and respect in the acting community. He left behind a legacy as a talented actor who influenced many with his performances on stage and screen.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Manxman | 1929-01-21 | Philip Christian |
| Operation Amsterdam | 1959-01-12 | Johan Smit |
| Francis of Assisi | 1961-07-12 | Bishop Guido |
| Fortune Is a Woman | 1957-03-13 | Old Abercrombie |
| Lonely Road | 1936-08-23 | Professor |
| The Mating Season | 1951-01-12 | Mr. Williamson |
| Dangerous Ground | 1934-05-01 | Mark Lyndon |
| The Birthday Present | 1957-10-31 | Bristow |
| Macbeth | 1964-03-16 | Duncan |
| The Night of the Party | 1934-07-16 | Lord Studholme |
| The Great Mr Handel | 1942-11-09 | Lord Chesterfield |
| A Bill of Divorcement | 1922-08-01 | Hilary Fairfield |
| Sixty Glorious Years | 1938-11-18 | William E. Gladstone |
| Settled Out of Court | 1925-10-01 | The Detective |
| The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog | 1927-02-14 | Joe Chandler |
| Wolves | 1930-05-19 | Pierre |
| 77 Park Lane | 1931-07-02 | Sherringham |
| Jealousy | 1931-08-28 | Henry Garwood |
| The House of Unrest | 1931-03-01 | Hearne |
| Whispering Tongues | 1934-09-24 | Inspector Dawlay |
| Life for Ruth | 1962-09-06 | Mr Harris Sr |
| The Lady and the Bandit | 1951-08-13 | Sir Thomas de Veil |
| I Accuse! | 1958-03-05 | President of France |
| Mr. Reeder in Room 13 | 1938-02-01 | Peter Kent |
| The Mountain Eagle | 1926-11-01 | John “Fear o’ God” Fulton |
| Two and Two Make Six | 1962-05-01 | Harry Stoneham |
| Rob Roy, The Highland Rogue | 1953-10-26 | Duke of Marlborough |