Frank Atkinson

Frank Atkinson

Deceased · Born: Mar 19, 1890 · Died: Feb 23, 1963

Personal Details

BornMar 19, 1890 Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK

Biography

Frank Atkinson, a multifaceted individual, entered the world on March 19, 1890, in the charming town of Oldham, nestled in the picturesque county of Lancashire, within the United Kingdom.

As an accomplished actor and writer, Atkinson left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, with a plethora of notable works to his credit. His extensive repertoire includes the iconic film "Great Expectations," released in 1946, as well as the thrilling adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "Sherlock Holmes," which premiered in 1932. Additionally, he showcased his versatility with the 1937 film "The Green Cockatoo."

Beyond his professional pursuits, Atkinson's personal life was filled with love and companionship. He was blessed with a loving partnership with the beautiful Jeanne d'Arcy.

Tragically, Frank Atkinson's life came to a close on February 23, 1963, in the quiet town of Pinner, situated in the county of Middlesex, within the United Kingdom.

Career

1963
Murder at the Gallop
Murder at the Gallop as Hotel Night Porter (uncredited)
1962
The Winter's Tale
The Winter's Tale as Old shepherd
1961
The Kitchen
The Kitchen as Alfred
1960
The Night We Got the Bird
The Night We Got the Bird as Bald-Headed Man
1959
Left Right and Centre
Left Right and Centre as a railway porter.
Web of Evidence
Web of Evidence as Night Doorman
1958
Black Tide
Black Tide as Night Porter
Prescription for Murder
Prescription for Murder as Ticket Inspector (uncredited)
1957
Cat Girl
Cat Girl as Guard (uncredited)
Just My Luck
Just My Luck as Green (uncredited)
1956
Wicked as They Come
Wicked as They Come as Hotel Porter
The Man Who Knew Too Much
The Man Who Knew Too Much as Edgar, a Taxidermist (uncredited)
1955
Shadow of Fear
Shadow of Fear as Taxi driver
1954
The Green Buddha
The Green Buddha as Lift Operator
1953
The Broken Horseshoe
The Broken Horseshoe as Railway Ticket Clerk (uncredited)
The Fake
The Fake as uncredited
The Titfield Thunderbolt
The Titfield Thunderbolt as Station Sergeant
1946
Wanted for Murder
Wanted for Murder as Chip Shop Customer
I See a Dark Stranger
I See a Dark Stranger as Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
1945
Great Day
Great Day as Man at gate (uncredited)
1943
Get Cracking
Get Cracking as Station Master
The Gentle Sex
The Gentle Sex as Restaurant Customer (uncredited)
1942
Much Too Shy
Much Too Shy as Village Policeman
Wings and the Woman
Wings and the Woman as Reporter in the Johnsons' House (uncredited)
Mrs. Miniver
Mrs. Miniver as Man in Tavern (uncredited)
1940
1939
The Body Vanished
The Body Vanished as Hobbleberry
Pygmalion
Pygmalion as Taxi-Driver
Over the Moon
Over the Moon as Reporter (uncredited)
1937
The Green Cockatoo
The Green Cockatoo as Protheroe, the butler
Oh, Mr. Porter!
Oh, Mr. Porter! as Irate Irishman in Barney's Bar
1936
The Amateur Gentleman
The Amateur Gentleman as Law Enforcer (uncredited)
1935
Death Drives Through
Death Drives Through as John 'Nigger' Larson
Look Up and Laugh
Look Up and Laugh as Debt Collector
The Man Who Knew Too Much
The Man Who Knew Too Much as Policeman Shot Behind Mattress (uncredited)
1933
Cavalcade
Cavalcade as Uncle Dick (uncredited)
My Lips Betray
My Lips Betray as Baptiste, Royal Valet
1932
Skyscraper Souls
Skyscraper Souls as Waiter at Party
The Wet Parade
The Wet Parade as Barman at New Year Party (uncredited)
Call Her Savage
Call Her Savage as Stevens, Crosby's Valet (Uncredited)
Me and My Gal
Me and My Gal as Ashley’s Chum (uncredited)
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes as Man in Pub
1931
Ambassador Bill
Ambassador Bill as American Embassy Valet