Hugh Williams

Hugh Williams

Deceased · Born: Mar 6, 1904 · Died: Dec 7, 1969

Personal Details

BornMar 6, 1904 Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, England, UK
Spouse
  • Margaret Vyner

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 7, 1969 )
  • Gwynne Whitby

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Hugh Williams, a renowned thespian and playwright, enjoyed a prosperous career in the entertainment industry. Alongside his second spouse, Margaret Vyner, he co-authored several notable plays, including the acclaimed "The Grass is Greener". His offspring, Simon Williams, a skilled actor in his own right, and Hugo Williams, a talented poet, have made significant contributions to the world of arts. Furthermore, his grandchildren, Tam Williams, Amy Williams, and Kate Dunn, have all followed in their father's footsteps, pursuing careers in acting. Moreover, his great-granddaughter, Lily Dizdar, is the latest addition to this illustrious family of performers. Additionally, Hugh's daughter, Polly Williams, who sadly passed away in 2004, was married to the accomplished actor Nigel Havers, solidifying the Williams family's rich heritage in the world of entertainment.

Career

1966
Khartoum
Khartoum as Lord Hartington
1953
The Fake
The Fake as Sir Richard Aldingham
Twice Upon a Time
Twice Upon a Time as James Turner
1952
Glory at Sea
Glory at Sea as Captain David G. Wilson
The Holly and the Ivy
The Holly and the Ivy as Richard Wyndham
1949
Naughty Arlette
Naughty Arlette as Arnold Dickson
Paper Orchid
Paper Orchid as Frank McSweeney
1948
The Blind Goddess
The Blind Goddess as Lord Arthur Brasted
Elizabeth of Ladymead
Elizabeth of Ladymead as John Beresford in 1946
1947
Take My Life
Take My Life as Nicholas Talbot
An Ideal Husband
An Ideal Husband as Robert Chiltern
1942
Secret Mission
Secret Mission as Major Peter Garnett
One of Our Aircraft Is Missing
One of Our Aircraft Is Missing as Frank Shelley, Observer / Navigator in B for Bertie
The Avengers
The Avengers as Colin Metcalfe
Talk About Jacqueline
Talk About Jacqueline as Doctor Michael Thomas
1941
1939
Inspector Hornleigh
Inspector Hornleigh as Bill Gordon
Wuthering Heights
Wuthering Heights as Hindley Earnshaw
The Human Monster
The Human Monster as Det. Insp. Larry Holt
1938
Bank Holiday
Bank Holiday as Geoffrey
1936
The Amateur Gentleman
The Amateur Gentleman as Lord Ronald Meredith
1935
The Last Journey
The Last Journey as Gerald Winter
David Copperfield
David Copperfield as James Steerforth
1933
Bitter Sweet
Bitter Sweet as Vincent
1930
Charley's Aunt
Charley's Aunt as Charlie Wykeham
1960