Edward Rigby

Edward Rigby

Deceased · Born: Feb 5, 1879 · Died: Apr 5, 1951

Personal Details

BornFeb 5, 1879 Ashford, Kent, England, UK

Biography

Edward Rigby, a renowned British actor, entered this world on February 5, 1879, in the charming town of Ashford, situated in the picturesque county of Kent, England, United Kingdom.

Throughout his illustrious career, Rigby made a lasting impression on the silver screen, captivating audiences with his remarkable performances in iconic films such as "The Happiest Days of Your Life" (1950),"Young and Innocent" (1937),and "The Stars Look Down" (1940).

In his personal life, Rigby was married to the talented novelist, Phyllis Muriel Mary Austin, with whom he shared a deep and abiding love.

Sadly, Edward Rigby's life came to a close on April 5, 1951, in the lovely town of Richmond, located in the affluent county of Surrey, England, United Kingdom.

Career

1951
Circle of Danger
Circle of Danger as Idwal Llewellyn
1950
Double Confession
Double Confession as The Fisherman
The Happiest Days of Your Life
The Happiest Days of Your Life as Rainbow: Staff of Nutbourne
All Over the Town
All Over the Town as Billy Grimmett
1948
Daybreak
Daybreak as Bill Shackle
Easy Money
Easy Money as Edward Ball
1947
Green Fingers
Green Fingers as Albert Goodman
The Courtney Affair
The Courtney Affair as Mr. R. (Stock Exchange Sweeper/Cleaner)
Quiet Weekend
Quiet Weekend as Sam Pecker
1945
A Yank in London
A Yank in London as Innkeeper
Query
Query as Spike
A Canterbury Tale
A Canterbury Tale as Jim Horton
1943
Get Cracking
Get Cracking as Sam Elliott
1942
48 Hours
48 Hours as Bill Purvis
Let the People Sing
Let the People Sing as Timmy Tiverton
1941
The Farmer's Wife
The Farmer's Wife as Tom Gurney
Major Barbara
Major Barbara as Man on Quayside (uncredited)
1940
Convoy
Convoy as Mr. Matthews
The Stars Look Down
The Stars Look Down as Robert Fenwick - Davey's father
The Girl in the News
The Girl in the News as Hospital Secretary (Uncredited)
1939
The Secret Four
The Secret Four as (uncredited)
1938
The Ware Case
The Ware Case as Tommy Bold
1937
1936
Accused
Accused as Alphonse de la Riveire
1935
No Limit
No Limit as Grandpa Shuttleworth
1934
Lorna Doone
Lorna Doone as Reuben 'Uncle Ben' Huckaback