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Frederick Worlock

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Frederick Worlock

Born December 14, 1886 in London, England, UKDied August 1, 197367 films

Frederick Worlock was a British-American actor. He is known for his work in various films during the 1940s and 1950s, and as the voice of Horace in One Hundred and One Dalmatians. On stage, he made his début in 1906 in Henry V in Bristol and acted in four productions in London before moving to the United States in the 1920s, where he appeared in Broadway productions between 1923 and 1954. From 1938 to 1966, Worlock appeared as a supporting actor in films including Man Hunt, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, How Green Was My Valley, The Imperfect Lady, Singapore, The Lone Wolf in London, Love from a Stranger, Ruthless, Joan of Arc, Spartacus, One Hundred and One Dalmatians (voice-over), and Spinout. He appeared in a number of the Sherlock Holmes films starring Basil Rathbone in the 1940s. The diginfied-looking British actor often portrayed "professorial roles, some benign, some villainous". Worlock died from cerebral ischemia in 1973, at the age of 86.

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Spartacus posterFirst watchSpartacus19607.5as LaeliusThe rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and…View film

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67 films as actor
  1. 1968Elizabeth the QueenLord Burghley
  2. 1966SpinoutBlodgett
  3. 1965Strange BedfellowsMr. Martindale (Lawyer) (uncredited)
  4. 1963The Invincible Mr. DisraeliLord Derby
  5. 1962The Notorious LandladyElderly Colonel (uncredited)
  6. 1961One Hundred and One DalmatiansHorace / Inspector Craven (voice)
  7. 1960SpartacusLaelius
  8. 1954King Richard IIJohn of Gaunt
  9. 1953King LearEarl of Gloucester
  10. 1949A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's CourtLord Mayor (uncredited)
  11. 1948Joan of ArcDuke of Bedford, England's Regent
  12. 1948Johnny BelindaProsecutor (uncredited)
  13. 1948RuthlessJ. Norton Sims
  14. 1948A Woman's VengeanceJudge (uncredited)
  15. 1947A Double LifeActor in "Othello"
  16. 1947Love from a StrangerInspector Hobday
  17. 1947Forever Amber
  18. 1947SingaporeCadum
  19. 1947Last of the RedmenGen. Webb
  20. 1947The Macomber AffairClerk
  21. 1946The LocketDoctor (uncredited)
  22. 1946The Imperfect LadyHenderson
  23. 1946Dressed to KillColonel Cavanaugh
  24. 1946She-Wolf of LondonPark Patrol Constable-in-Charge Ernie Hobbs
  25. 1946Terror by NightProf. William Kilbane
  26. 1945Captain KiddLanders - Newgate Prison Governor (uncredited)
  27. 1945Pursuit to AlgiersPrime Minister
  28. 1945Scotland Yard InvestigatorJohn Brent
  29. 1945The Fatal WitnessSir Humphrey Mong
  30. 1945The Woman in GreenDr. Onslow
  31. 1945Hangover SquareSupt. Clay (uncredited)
  32. 1944The Lodger
  33. 1943Jane EyreSam--Waiter at Inn
  34. 1943Madame CurieBusinessman (uncredited)
  35. 1943SaharaRadio Newscaster (voice) (uncredited)
  36. 1943Sherlock Holmes Faces DeathGeoffrey Musgrave
  37. 1943Passport to SuezSir Roger Wembley
  38. 1943Secret Service In Darkest AfricaSir James Langley
  39. 1943Appointment in BerlinVon Ritter - Ministry of Information (uncredited)
  40. 1943The MantrapPatrick Berwick
  41. 1943Air Raid WardensOtto
  42. 1943London Blackout MurdersEugene Caldwell (as Frederic Worlock)
  43. 1942The Black SwanSpeaker of Assembly (uncredited)
  44. 1942Keep 'Em SailingHugo Stregel
  45. 1942Madero of MexicoAristocratic Landowner (uncredited)
  46. 1942Eagle SquadronGrenfall
  47. 1942Pacific RendezvousDr. Jackwin
  48. 1942Captains of the CloudsPresident of Court Martial
  49. 1941How Green Was My ValleyDr. Richards
  50. 1941International LadySir Henry
  51. 1941A Yank in the R.A.F.Canadian Major
  52. 1941Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeDr. Heath
  53. 1941Man HuntLord Gerald Risborough
  54. 1941Rage in HeavenSolicitor-General
  55. 1940Hudson's BayEnglish Governor
  56. 1940Murder Over New YorkInsp. Hugh Drake
  57. 1940South of SuezDefense Counsel
  58. 1940He Stayed for BreakfastCommunist President
  59. 1940The Sea HawkDarnell
  60. 1940Moon Over BurmaStephen Harmon
  61. 1940Strange CargoGrideau, the Prison Head
  62. 1940Northwest PassageSir William Johnson
  63. 1940The Earl of ChicagoLord Elfie (uncredited)
  64. 1939BalalaikaRamensky
  65. 1939Lady of the TropicsColonel Demassey
  66. 1939Miracles for SaleDr. Cesar Sabbatt
  67. 1928Two Masters