Person biography:
Hume Cronyn was a renowned Canadian actor with a remarkable career spanning several decades. Born into a prominent family, Cronyn's father was a politician, and his mother was an heiress to the Labatt Brewing Company, making him a descendant of the largest brewing company in Canada.
Cronyn's early life was marked by his education at a boarding school in Ottawa, followed by Ridley College and McGill University, where he studied pre-law before switching to acting. He then enrolled at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, where he honed his craft under the guidance of director Max Reinhardt.
Cronyn made his Broadway debut in 1934 and went on to have a successful career in theatre, film, and television. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "The Seventh Cross" (1944) and received critical acclaim for his performances in films like "Shadow of a Doubt" (1943),"Lifeboat" (1944),and "Cocoon" (1985).
Cronyn was married to actress Jessica Tandy for over 50 years, and they appeared together in numerous productions. After her passing, he married writer Susan Cooper in 1996. Cronyn's last film role was in the television film "Off Season" (2001),and he passed away in 2003 at the age of 91 due to prostate cancer.
