Patrick Waddington

Patrick Waddington

Deceased · Born: Aug 19, 1901 · Died: Feb 4, 1987

Personal Details

BornAug 19, 1901 Great Ouseburn, Yorkshire, England, UK

Biography

Patrick Waddington, a renowned thespian, made his grand entrance into the world on August 19, 1901, in the picturesque village of Great Ouseburn, nestled in the heart of Yorkshire, England, a region steeped in history and culture.

As a man of the stage and screen, Waddington's impressive career spanned multiple decades, leaving an indelible mark on the world of entertainment. He was particularly notable for his captivating performances in a trio of iconic films: A Night to Remember (1958),a cinematic masterpiece that brought the tragic tale of the RMS Titanic to life; Department S (1969),a spy thriller that showcased his impressive range as an actor; and The Black Tulip (1937),a period drama that highlighted his ability to bring characters from bygone eras to vivid life.

Alas, all good things must come to an end, and Patrick Waddington's remarkable journey on this earth concluded on February 4, 1987, in the charming city of York, England, a place he undoubtedly held dear to his heart.

Career

1958
A Night to Remember
A Night to Remember as Sir Richard
The Moonraker
The Moonraker as Lord Dorset
Prescription for Murder
Prescription for Murder as Sir George Watson
Missiles from Hell: The Story of the V-1
Missiles from Hell: The Story of the V-1 as Air Marshall (uncredited)
1950
The Wooden Horse
The Wooden Horse as Group Capt. Wardley
1949
It's Not Cricket
It's Not Cricket as Valentine Christmas
Stop Press Girl
Stop Press Girl as Airline Director (uncredited)
1946
Secret Flight
Secret Flight as Group Capt. Aspinall
1945
Journey Together
Journey Together as Flight Lt. Mander