Philip Tonge

Philip Tonge

Deceased · Born: Apr 26, 1897 · Died: Jan 28, 1959

Personal Details

BornApr 26, 1897 Hampstead, Middlesex, England, UK
Spouse
  • Lyda Ruth Ridout

    ( Oct 15, 1951 to Jan 28, 1959 )
  • Anna Jane Hahn

    ( Jan 2, 1923 to Oct 12, 1951 )

Biography

Philip Tonge, a talented actor, was born on April 26, 1897, in the charming town of Hampstead, Middlesex, England, a part of the United Kingdom. His early life and education laid the foundation for his future success in the world of acting. With a career spanning decades, he appeared in numerous films, including the iconic 1957 production "Witness for the Prosecution", the heartwarming 1947 classic "Miracle on 34th Street", and the science fiction thriller "Invisible Invaders" in 1959.

Philip Tonge's personal life was marked by two marriages, first to Lyda Ruth Ridout and later to Anna Jane Hahn. His relationships and family life were an essential part of his overall story.

Sadly, Philip Tonge's life was cut short when he passed away on January 28, 1959, in Hollywood, California, USA. His legacy as a talented actor continues to be celebrated and remembered through his body of work.

Career

1961
Fury River
Fury River as General Amherst
1960
Mission of Danger
Mission of Danger as General Amherst
1959
Frontier Rangers
Frontier Rangers as General Amherst
Invisible Invaders
Invisible Invaders as Dr. Adam Penner
1958
Macabre
Macabre as Jode Wetherby
1957
Les Girls
Les Girls as Associate Judge
1956
Ford Star Jubilee
Ford Star Jubilee as Dr. Bradman
The Peacemaker
The Peacemaker as Elijah Maddox
Pardners
Pardners as Mr. Baxter, Footman
1955
Desert Sands
Desert Sands as Cpl. McTavish
The Prodigal
The Prodigal as Barber-Surgeon
1954
Elephant Walk
Elephant Walk as Planter John Ralph
Track of the Cat
Track of the Cat as Pa Bridges
Ricochet Romance
Ricochet Romance as Mr. Webster
Khyber Patrol
Khyber Patrol as Col. Rivington
1953
Scandal at Scourie
Scandal at Scourie as Fred Gogarty
Small Town Girl
Small Town Girl as Hemmingway
House of Wax
House of Wax as Bruce Allison (uncredited)
O. Henry's Full House
O. Henry's Full House as Umbrella Man (segment "The Cop and the Anthem") (uncredited)
1947
Miracle on 34th Street
Miracle on 34th Street as Julian Shellhammer
1933
His Double Life
His Double Life as Leek Twin - Henry