Donald Calthrop

Donald Calthrop

Deceased · Born: Apr 11, 1888 · Died: Jul 15, 1940

Personal Details

BornApr 11, 1888 London, England, UK

Biography

Donald Calthrop, a renowned thespian, entered this world on April 11, 1888, in the bustling metropolis of London, England, United Kingdom. Throughout his illustrious career, he made a lasting impression on the silver screen, captivating audiences with his impressive performances in films such as the 1929 psychological thriller Blackmail, the 1935 cinematic masterpiece The Phantom Light, and the 1936 science fiction classic The Man Who Lived Again.

Away from the spotlight, Calthrop shared his life with his loving wife, Margaret Helen Ledward. The couple's union was a testament to the enduring power of love and commitment.

Sadly, Donald Calthrop's life was cut short when he passed away on July 15, 1940, in the same city where he was born, London, England, United Kingdom. His untimely demise left a void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him, as well as in the world of cinema, which had been enriched by his presence.

Career

1941
Major Barbara
Major Barbara as Peter Shirley
1940
To Hell with Hitler
To Hell with Hitler as Frederick Strickland
Band Waggon
Band Waggon as Hobday
1937
Fire Over England
Fire Over England as Don Escobal
Broken Blossoms
Broken Blossoms as Old Chinaman
1935
The Clairvoyant
The Clairvoyant as Derelict (uncredited)
The Phantom Light
The Phantom Light as David Owen
Scrooge
Scrooge as Bob Cratchit
1934
Strike!
Strike! as Macleod
1933
I Was a Spy
I Was a Spy as Cnockhaert
Friday the Thirteenth
Friday the Thirteenth as Hugh Nicholls
1932
Number 17
Number 17 as Nora's Escort Brant
1930
Murder!
Murder! as Ion Stewart
1929
Blackmail
Blackmail as Tracy
Atlantic
Atlantic as Pointer