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Ernest Thesiger

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Ernest Thesiger

Jan 15, 1879 – Jan 14, 196159 titles 58 movies · 1 TV
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Biography

Ernest Thesiger, CBE, was an English stage and screen actor. He is best known for his distinctive performance as Dr. Septimus Pretorius in James Whale's 1935 film The Bride of Frankenstein.

Also known as

Ernest Frederic Graham Thesiger · Ernst Thesiger

Born

Jan 15, 1879 – Jan 14, 1961

Chelsea, London, England, UK

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Roles across career

Titles counted once; a person can act and direct on the same film (roles merged).

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Career timeline

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