Walter Kingsford was an English-American actor, known for his roles in The Man in the Iron Mask, Algiers, and If I Were King.
Personal and Family Life
Walter Kingsford was born on September 20, 1881, in Redhill, Surrey, England. He had two marriages, first to Winifred Hanley, with whom he had one child, and later to Alison Bradshaw from April 23, 1928, until her death on June 10, 1950.
Career
Walter was known for playing serious and dignified characters, especially noblemen and authority figures, on stage and screen. His notable performances include roles as Prince Metternich in Juarez and Napoleon III in The Story of Louis Pasteur. He became a familiar face on television in the 1950s.
Death and Legacy
Walter Kingsford passed away on February 7, 1958, in North Hollywood, California, due to a heart attack. His contributions to the film industry have left a lasting impact, particularly in historical and authoritative roles.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Calling Dr. Gillespie | 1942-08-01 | Dr. Carew |
| Algiers | 1938-01-16 | Chef Inspector Louvain |
| Little Lord Fauntleroy | 1936-03-06 | Joshua Snade |
| Slattery’s Hurricane | 1949-08-11 | R.J. Milne |
| The Invisible Ray | 1936-01-20 | Sir Francis Stevens |
| Experiment Alcatraz | 1950-11-21 | Dr. J.P. Finley |
| The Velvet Touch | 1948-07-13 | Peter Gunther |
| Carefree | 1938-09-02 | Dr. Powers |
| The Devil and Miss Jones | 1941-04-11 | Mr. Allison (General Manager) |
| The Man in the Iron Mask | 1939-07-13 | Colbert |
| Juarez | 1939-06-10 | Prince Richard Metternich |
| Around the World in Eighty Days | 1956-10-17 | Mongolia Captain (uncredited) |
| Dr. Kildare Goes Home | 1940-09-06 | Dr. Walter Carew |
| My Favorite Blonde | 1942-04-02 | Dr. Wallace Faber |
| The Story of Louis Pasteur | 1936-02-22 | Napoleon III |