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Seymour Hicks

British actor (1871-1949) · United Kingdom · On the map · Actors · Died at 78

Sir Edward Seymour Hicks, better known as Seymour Hicks, was a British actor, music hall performer, playwright, actor-manager and producer. He became known, early in his career, for writing, starring in and producing Edwardian musical comedy, often together with his famous wife, Ellaline Terriss.

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A life in dates

1949Died6 April 1949Silent DustFilm, 1949Lord Clandon1947Fame Is the SpurFilm, Old Buck1940Busman's HoneymoonFilm, Mervyn Bunter (as Sir Seymour Hicks)1939The Lambeth WalkFilm, Sir John Tremayne1937Change for a SovereignFilm, Writer1936Eliza Comes to StayFilm, Sandy Verrall1935Mr. What's-His-Name?Film, Alfred Henfield1934The Secret of the LochFilm, Professor Heggie1932Money for NothingFilm, Writer1931GlamourFilm, Director1930Sleeping PartnersFilm, Director, Writer1923Always Tell Your WifeFilm, Director1918Sporting LifeFilm, Writer1913The World Famous Musical Comedy Artists Seymour Hicks and Ellaline Terriss in a Selection of Their DancesFilm1871Born30 January 1871

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Knight Bachelor

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His most famous acting role was that of Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1871 to 1949 · aged 78

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