Philip Stainton

Philip Stainton

Deceased · Born: Apr 9, 1908 · Died: Aug 1, 1961

Personal Details

BornApr 9, 1908 King's Norton, Worcestershire, England, UK

Biography

Philip Stainton, a renowned British actor, took his first breath on April 9, 1908, in the charming town of King's Norton, nestled in the picturesque county of Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom.

Throughout his illustrious career, Stainton distinguished himself as a versatile thespian, leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema. His impressive repertoire includes memorable roles in notable films such as The Ladykillers, a 1955 comedy classic directed by Alexander Mackendrick, Mogambo, a 1953 adventure drama directed by John Ford, and Moby Dick, a 1956 epic adaptation of Herman Melville's timeless novel.

Tragically, Stainton's life was cut short when he passed away on August 1, 1961, in Melbourne, Australia, leaving behind a legacy that continues to captivate audiences to this day.

Career

1956
Who Done It?
Who Done It? as Frankie's Agent
Reach for the Sky
Reach for the Sky as Police Constable
Moby Dick
Moby Dick as Bildad
1955
The Ladykillers
The Ladykillers as The Sergeant
Cast a Dark Shadow
Cast a Dark Shadow as Charlie Mann
John and Julie
John and Julie as Police sergeant
1954
Isn't Life Wonderful!
Isn't Life Wonderful! as Mason, a doctor
Forbidden Cargo
Forbidden Cargo as Seaburyness Police Sergeant
1953
Mogambo
Mogambo as John Brown-Pryce
Innocents in Paris
Innocents in Paris as Nobby Clarke
1952
Monsoon
Monsoon as Putsi
Angels One Five
Angels One Five as Police Constable
Crash of Silence
Crash of Silence as Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)
Made in Heaven
Made in Heaven as Stanley Grimes
1951
Island Rescue
Island Rescue as Constable
1950
1949
Passport to Pimlico
Passport to Pimlico as P.C. Spiller
The Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon as Mr. Ansty
Don't Ever Leave Me
Don't Ever Leave Me as Detective Inspector
The Gay Lady
The Gay Lady as Arthur Briggs (uncredited)
The Spider and the Fly
The Spider and the Fly as Café Manager
Boys in Brown
Boys in Brown as Principal Prison Officer
1948
Scott of the Antarctic
Scott of the Antarctic as Second Questioner
1947
Nightbeat
Nightbeat as Sgt. Slack