Marius Goring was a British actor who is best known for his roles in “A Matter of Life and Death,” “The Red Shoes,” and “Exodus.” He had a notable career in both film and theater spanning several decades.
Personal and Family Life
Marius Goring was born on May 23, 1912, in Newport, Isle of Wight, England. He came from a family of medical professionals, with his father being Dr. Charles Buckman Goring. Marius had three marriages during his life: his first was to Mary Westwood Steel, then to Lucie Mannheim, and finally to Prudence Fitzgerald in 1977.
Career
Marius was educated at the Perse School in Cambridge and studied acting in various European cities. He debuted on stage in 1925 and later became a notable figure in London theater, performing at prestigious venues and taking on significant roles like Macbeth and Romeo. During World War II, he served in the army and worked with the BBC under the alias Charles Richardson.
Death and Legacy
Marius Goring passed away from cancer on September 30, 1998, in Rushlake Green, East Sussex, England. He left behind a legacy of diverse performances in both film and theater, remembered particularly for his passionate portrayals of complex characters.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus | 1960-12-15 | Von Storch |
| Nachts auf den Straßen | 1952-01-14 | Kurt Willbrand |
| The Case of the Frightened Lady | 1940-09-28 | Willie, Lord Lebanon |
| The Barefoot Contessa | 1954-09-29 | Alberto Bravano |
| A Matter of Life and Death | 1946-12-15 | Conductor 71 |
| The Girl on a Motorcycle | 1968-06-21 | Rebecca’s Father |
| The Man Who Watched Trains Go By | 1952-12-01 | Inspector Lucas |
| Pandora and the Flying Dutchman | 1951-04-13 | Reggie Demarest |
| Circle of Danger | 1951-04-17 | Sholto Lewis |
| Odette | 1950-10-02 | Colonel Henri |
| The Red Shoes | 1948-09-06 | Julian Craster |
| Ill Met by Moonlight | 1957-01-31 | Major General Kreipe |
| The Spy in Black | 1939-08-03 | Lieutenant Felix Schuster |
| Quentin Durward | 1955-09-09 | Count Philip De Creville |
| I Was Monty’s Double | 1958-10-21 | Karl Nielson |
| Highly Dangerous | 1950-12-06 | Commandant Anton Razinski |
| Rough Shoot | 1953-03-30 | Hiart |
| Take My Life | 1947-05-30 | Sidney Fleming |
| The Inspector | 1962-05-24 | Thorens |
| The Crooked Road | 1965-02-03 | Harlequin |
| Beyond the Curtain | 1960-04-01 | Hans Körtner |
| The Treasure of San Teresa | 1959-07-21 | Rudi Siebert |
| Whirlpool | 1959-03-01 | Georg |
| Mr. Perrin and Mr. Traill | 1948-09-27 | Vincent Perrin |
| Break in the Circle | 1955-01-01 | Baron Keller |