Will Fyffe was a Scottish actor who is best known for To the Victor, The Mysterious Mr. Reeder, and The Missing People. He was a beloved music hall performer in England, known for his engaging songs and lively performances.
Personal and Family Life
Will Fyffe was born on February 16, 1885, in Dundee, Scotland, to a family with a ship’s carpenter father and a music teacher mother. He married Lily Ann Bolton Wilcock in 1905, and they had two children before her death in 1921. Later, he married Emmeline Eugenie Pooley in 1922, with whom he also had two children.
Death and Legacy
Fyffe tragically died on December 14, 1947, after falling from a hotel window in St. Andrews, Scotland, while recovering from surgery. At the time of his death, he was highly regarded for his contributions to the entertainment industry and was awarded the CBE for his work during the war.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Brothers | 1947-05-07 | Aeneas McGrath |
| Elstree Calling | 1930-02-06 | Himself |
| Cotton Queen | 1937-06-01 | Bill Todcastle |
| Rulers of the Sea | 1939-11-08 | John Shaw |
| They Came by Night | 1940-03-07 | James Fothergill |
| Owd Bob | 1938-01-26 | Adam McAdam |
| The Prime Minister | 1941-03-04 | The Agitator |
| The Missing People | 1939-05-01 | J. G. Reeder |
| For Freedom | 1940-05-04 | Chief |
| Neutral Port | 1940-12-06 | Capt. Ferguson |
| Happy | 1933-12-11 | Simmy |
| The Maid of Cefn Ydfa | 1914-08-26 | Lewis Bach |
| Annie Laurie | 1936-01-01 | Will Laurie |
| Said O’Reilly to McNab | 1937-07-30 | Malcolm McNab |
| Heaven Is Round the Corner | 1944-04-10 | Dougal |
| Rolling Home | 1935-12-09 | John McGregor |
| Debt of Honour | 1936-11-02 | Fergus McAndrews |
| Spring Handicap | 1937-10-17 | Jack Clayton |
| Love in Exile | 1936-12-09 | Doc Tate |
| Give Me the Stars | 1945-05-14 | |
| Men of Yesterday | 1936-05-01 | |
| The Mind of Mr. Reeder | 1940-04-30 | J.G. Reeder |