George Sanders, a talented individual, was born to English parents in the captivating city of St. Petersburg, Russia. He began his career in various industries, including textile manufacturing, tobacco sales, and writing for advertising agencies. Eventually, he entered the world of show business in London, starting as a chorus boy and gradually transitioning to cabaret, radio, and theatrical understudy roles.
Sanders made his film debut in 1936 with the role of Curly Randall in "Find the Lady" and shortly after, he made his US debut with Twentieth Century-Fox, starring as Lord Everett Stacy in "Lloyd's of London" the same year. During the late 1930s and early 1940s, he appeared in several films, including the popular series "The Saint" and "The Falcon", in which he portrayed the characters Simon Templar and Gay Lawrence, respectively.
In his subsequent roles, Sanders took on diverse characters, such as Nazis (Major Quive-Smith in "Man Hunt" (1941)),royalty (Charles II in "Forever Amber" (1947)),and biblical figures (Saran of Gaza in "Samson and Delilah" (1949)). His most notable achievement was winning the 1950 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of theatre critic Addison De Witt in "All About Eve" (1950),directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
In addition to his film career, Sanders hosted a television series, "The George Sanders Mystery Theater", in 1957. He continued to play a wide range of characters, primarily villains and charming heels, until his untimely suicide in 1972.
