Dennis Hoey

Dennis Hoey

Deceased · Born: Mar 30, 1893 · Died: Jul 25, 1960

Personal Details

BornMar 30, 1893 London, England, UK
Spouse
  • Josephine Marta Ricca

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Sarah Pearl Lyons (known as Cissie)

    ( Oct 8, 1915 to Oct 16, 1928 )
Relatives
  • Dennis Hoey (Grandchild)

Biography

Dennis Hoey, a renowned actor of remarkable talent, was born on March 30, 1893, in the vibrant city of London, England, UK, a place that would later serve as the backdrop for many of his most notable performances.

Throughout his illustrious career, Hoey was recognized for his versatility and range, taking on a wide variety of roles that showcased his incredible acting abilities. Some of his most memorable and critically acclaimed performances include his appearances in the films "Sherlock Holmes Faces Death" (1943),"Terror by Night" (1946),and "The Spider Woman" (1943).

In addition to his impressive work on the big screen, Hoey was also a devoted husband, marrying not once but twice to two remarkable women: Josephine Marta Ricca and Sarah Pearl Lyons, affectionately known as Cissie. Unfortunately, his life was cut short on July 25, 1960, when he passed away in Palm Beach, Florida, USA, leaving behind a legacy that would continue to inspire and entertain generations to come.

Career

1952
Caribbean
Caribbean as Burford
Plymouth Adventure
Plymouth Adventure as Head Constable
1950
The Kid from Texas
The Kid from Texas as Major Harper
1949
The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden as Mr. Pitcher
1948
Ruthless
Ruthless as Mr. Burnside
Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc as Sir William Glasdale
1947
The Crimson Key
The Crimson Key as Steven Loring
Second Chance
Second Chance as Roger Elwood
Where There's Life
Where There's Life as Minister of War Grubitch
If Winter Comes
If Winter Comes as Tiny Wilson
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve as Williams 'Bill', Matilda's Butler
The Foxes of Harrow
The Foxes of Harrow as Master of Harrow
1946
She-Wolf of London
She-Wolf of London as Inspector Pierce
Terror by Night
Terror by Night as Inspector Lestrade
Roll on Texas Moon
Roll on Texas Moon as Cole Gregory
1945
A Thousand and One Nights
A Thousand and One Nights as Sultan Kamar Al-Kir / Prince Hadji
Kitty
Kitty as Jonathan Selby
The House of Fear
The House of Fear as Inspector Lestrade
National Velvet
National Velvet as Mr. Greenford
1944
Uncertain Glory
Uncertain Glory as Father Le Clerc
The Pearl of Death
The Pearl of Death as Inspector Lestrade
The Keys of the Kingdom
The Keys of the Kingdom as Alec Chisholm (uncredited)
1943
Bomber's Moon
Bomber's Moon as Gestapo Col. von Grunow
The Spider Woman
The Spider Woman as Insp. Lestrade
Sherlock Holmes Faces Death
Sherlock Holmes Faces Death as Inspector Lestrade
1942
Cairo
Cairo as Colonel Woodhue
1941
Confirm or Deny
Confirm or Deny as Duffield, Ministry of Information
A Yank in the R.A.F.
A Yank in the R.A.F. as Intelligence Officer
1936
Uncivilized
Uncivilized as Mara the White Chief
1935
Phantom Ship
Phantom Ship as Tom Goodschild
1934
Chu Chin Chow
Chu Chin Chow as Rakham, chief henchman