Nicholas Hannen

Nicholas Hannen was an English actor, best known for his roles in Quo Vadis, Who Killed John Savage?, and Dunkirk. He was born on May 1, 1881, in London, England, and passed away on June 25, 1972, in the same city.

Personal and Family Life

Nicholas Hannen was married twice. His first marriage was to Muriel Morland in 1907, but they separated in 1923. Later, he married Athene Seyler in 1960 and remained with her until his death. He had one daughter, Hermione Hannen, and was also a grandfather to Ariane Mnouchkine.

Death and Legacy

Nicholas Hannen died on June 25, 1972, in London, where he spent most of his life. After his death, he was buried at St. Mary’s Churchyard in Wargrave, Berkshire, England. His contributions to film and theater remain remembered through his performances in various notable films.

Filmography

TitleRelease DateCharacter
Quo Vadis1951-11-08Seneca
Who Killed John Savage?1938-06-05John Savage
Dunkirk1958-03-20Vice Admiral Ramsay
Richard III1955-12-13Archbishop
Term of Trial1962-08-16Magistrate
Quentin Durward1955-09-09Cardinal Balus
The Winslow Boy1948-09-24Col. Watherstone
Hell Is Sold Out1951-06-01François
F.P.11933-04-02Matthias Lennartz
Rx Murder1958-02-18Colonel
The Dictator1935-02-07Prime Minister Guldberg of Denmark
Spy for a Day1940-04-26Colonel Pemberton
Sea Wife1957-08-20Elderly Passenger
The Story of Papworth, the Village of Hope1936-04-26Vicar
The Man They Couldn’t Arrest1931-07-24Lyall
Many Waters1938-10-17
The Prime Minister1941-03-04Sir Robert Peel
Three Steps In The Dark1953-08-10Arnold Burgoyne