Paul Cavanagh was an American actor born on December 8, 1888, in Chislehurst, Kent, England. He is best known for his roles in films such as “Humoresque”, “The Notorious Sophie Lang”, and “Goin’ to Town”.
Personal and Family Life
Paul Cavanagh was born William Grigs Atkinson and had a varied career before becoming an actor. He was highly educated, having studied at Cambridge, and even worked as a barrister and Royal Canadian Mountie. Cavanagh was married twice; his first marriage to Ellen Jean MacIsaac ended in divorce, and they had one child. He later married Catherine Layfield Luhn in 1946, and they had a daughter, Joan Katharine Margaret, who was born in 1954.
Career Highlights
Cavanagh turned to acting in 1924, and his film career began in 1928, lasting for over three decades. He was often cast as charming characters or dapper leading men, and he enjoyed a notable role as the urbane husband in “Humoresque” (1946). During his career, he appeared in numerous films and television shows, showcasing his versatile acting skills.
Death and Legacy
Paul Cavanagh passed away due to a heart attack on March 15, 1964, in London, England. He is buried at Lorraine Park Cemetery in Baltimore, Maryland. His contributions to cinema, particularly in portraying sophisticated and engaging characters, have left a lasting impression on the film industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Bride of the Gorilla | 1951-10-01 | Klaas Van Gelder |
| Captains of the Clouds | 1942-02-12 | Group Captain |
| The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel | 1951-10-16 | Lt. Col. Caesar von Hofaker |
| Humoresque | 1947-01-25 | Victor Wright |
| The Scarlet Claw | 1944-05-18 | Lord Penrose |
| The House of Fear | 1945-03-16 | Simon Merrivale |
| Champagne Charlie | 1936-05-06 | Charlie Cortland |
| The Woman in Green | 1945-06-15 | Sir George Fenwick |
| The Sin of Nora Moran | 1933-12-13 | Governor Dick Crawford |
| Magnificent Obsession | 1954-08-07 | Dr. Henry Giraud |
| The Verdict | 1946-11-23 | Clive Russell |
| Within the Law | 1939-03-17 | English Eddie Morton |