Norman Ainsley

Norman Ainsley

Deceased · Born: May 4, 1881 · Died: Jan 23, 1948

Personal Details

BornMay 4, 1881 Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Spouse
  • Vera Pearl Gray

    ( Jul 25, 1925 to Jan 23, 1948 )
  • Daisy McNaughton

    ( Aug 25, 1912 to Dec 2, 2025 )

Biography

Norman Ainsley, a renowned thespian, embarked upon his life's journey on May 4th, 1881, in the historic city of Edinburgh, Scotland, a part of the United Kingdom. His illustrious career as an actor, marked by numerous notable performances, would go on to span many years and yield a lasting impact on the world of entertainment.

Some of his most memorable roles include appearances in the 1937 film "The Shadow Strikes" and the 1936 production "Drawing Roomers". These performances not only showcased his remarkable talent but also solidified his position as a respected figure within the industry.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Norman Ainsley's personal life was marked by two significant marriages. Firstly, he was married to the lovely Vera Pearl Gray, and later, he wed Daisy McNaughton, with whom he shared a deep and abiding love.

Tragically, Norman Ainsley's life came to a close on January 23rd, 1948, in the city of Hollywood, California, United States of America. Despite the passage of time, his legacy continues to be celebrated and his contributions to the world of acting remain an integral part of cinematic history.

Career

1947
Moss Rose
Moss Rose as Deputy Coroner (uncredited)
Singapore
Singapore as Immigration Official (uncredited)
1946
Three Strangers
Three Strangers as Mr. Giesing (uncredited)
The Green Years
The Green Years as Sub-Deacon
1945
The Man in Half Moon Street
The Man in Half Moon Street as Butler in Brandon's Home
The Fatal Witness
The Fatal Witness as Drunk (uncredited)
The Brighton Strangler
The Brighton Strangler as First Passenger (Uncredited)
Kitty
Kitty as Baker Hawker (uncredited)
Hold That Blonde!
Hold That Blonde! as Meek Man (uncredited)
1943
1941
Hold Back the Dawn
Hold Back the Dawn as Waiter with Tray (uncredited)
The Lady Eve
The Lady Eve as Sir Alfred's Servant (uncredited)
1940
A Dispatch from Reuters
A Dispatch from Reuters as Cockney News Vendor (uncredited)
1939
Let Us Live
Let Us Live as New York Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Man About Town
Man About Town as Waiter #2 (uncredited)
1938
Lord Jeff
Lord Jeff as Assistant Purser
1937
Shall We Dance
Shall We Dance as Bartender (uncredited)
Lost Horizon
Lost Horizon as Embassy Club Steward (uncredited)
Captains Courageous
Captains Courageous as Robbins (uncredited)
1936
Libeled Lady
Libeled Lady as Allenbury's Butler Roberts (uncredited)
Modern Times
Modern Times as Billows' Silent Assistant (uncredited)
1935
Chinatown Squad
Chinatown Squad as Ship's Steward
The Bride of Frankenstein
The Bride of Frankenstein as Archbishop (uncredited)
1934
What Every Woman Knows
What Every Woman Knows as La Comtesse's Butler (uncredited)
The Gay Bride
The Gay Bride as Waiter (uncredited)
Sadie McKee
Sadie McKee as Second Butler (uncredited)
The Gay Divorcee
The Gay Divorcee as (uncredited)
1933
The Secret of Madame Blanche
The Secret of Madame Blanche as Aubrey's Butler (Uncredited)
Turn Back the Clock
Turn Back the Clock as Joe's Valet
1931
Possessed
Possessed as Ambrose - Wally's Butler
1930
Scotland Yard
Scotland Yard as Reggie, Xandra's Suitor