Peter Gawthorne [SEP] date of death
Peter Gawthorne
Peter Gawthorne (1 September 1884 – 17 March 1962) was an Anglo-Irish actor, probably best known for his roles in the films of Will Hay and other popular British comedians of the 1930s and 1940s. Gawthorne was one of Britain's most called-upon supporting actors during this period.
Early life and career.
He was born in 1884 in Queen's County in Ireland, but spent most of his career in England. After two years at the "Academy of Dramatic Art",
Death Is a Number
Death Is a Number is a 1951 British horror film directed by Robert Henryson and starring Terence Alexander, Lesley Osmond and Peter Gawthorne.
Plot.
A racing driver is persecuted by the number 9.
Cast.
- Terence Alexander - Alan Robert
- Lesley Osmond - Joan Robert
- Peter Gawthorne - James Gregson
- Denis Webb - John Bridgnorth
- Isabel George - Nurse
- Ingeborg von Kusserow - Gipsy
Critical reception.
"TV Guide" rated the film