Philip Stainton was an English actor who is best known for his roles in The Ladykillers, Mogambo, and Moby Dick. Born on April 9, 1908, in King’s Norton, Worcestershire, UK, he later moved to Australia where he passed away on August 1, 1961.
Personal and Family Life
Philip Stainton was nicknamed ‘Bish’ while filming John Ford’s The Quiet Man due to his portrayal of an Anglican Bishop. He died during a performance of “East Lynne,” a show he directed and rewritten himself, which became very popular in Australia. At the time of his passing, he was in the arms of his wife, Betty Bailey-Stanton, who also starred in the production.
Death and Legacy
Philip Stainton died from a heart attack during a stage performance in Melbourne. His death marked the end of a prosperous career in acting, where he often played uniformed policemen. He is buried at Melbourne General Cemetery in Parkville, Victoria, Australia, leaving behind a legacy of diverse roles in film and theater.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Passport to Pimlico | 1949-10-26 | P.C. Spiller |
| Mogambo | 1953-09-23 | John Brown-Pryce |
| Cast a Dark Shadow | 1955-09-20 | Charlie Mann |
| Angels One Five | 1952-03-19 | Police Constable |
| Isn’t Life Wonderful! | 1954-11-10 | Mason, a doctor |
| John and Julie | 1955-07-26 | Police sergeant |
| Nightbeat | 1947-12-22 | Sgt. Slack |
| Hobson’s Choice | 1954-04-19 | Denton |
| Reach for the Sky | 1956-07-05 | Police Constable |
| The Ladykillers | 1955-12-08 | The Sergeant |
| Scott of the Antarctic | 1948-11-29 | Second Questioner |
| Monsoon | 1952-11-01 | Putsi |
| The Blue Lagoon | 1949-03-01 | Mr. Ansty |
| Boys in Brown | 1949-12-01 | Principal Prison Officer |
| Forbidden Cargo | 1954-05-04 | Seaburyness Police Sergeant |
| Trottie True | 1949-09-29 | Arthur Briggs (uncredited) |
| Don’t Ever Leave Me | 1949-07-19 | Detective Inspector |
| Moby Dick | 1956-06-27 | Bildad |
| The Spider and the Fly | 1949-12-01 | Café Manager |
| Appointment with Venus | 1951-10-08 | Constable |
| The Elusive Pimpernel | 1950-11-07 | Jellyband |
| Mandy | 1952-07-29 | Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited) |
| Who Done It? | 1956-03-20 | Frankie’s Agent |
| Antony and Cleopatra | 1959-06-17 | Clown |
| Innocents in Paris | 1953-07-22 | Nobby Clarke |