Also Known As: Colin Glenn Clive-Greig
Colin Clive
📍Born in Saint-Malo, Brittany, France
Biography
Colin Clive (January 20 1900 - June 25, 1937) was a French-born British actor known for playing tumultuous characters which often mirrored his personal life. He is most famous for his role as Dr. Henry Frankenstein in the 1931 film Frankenstein and its 1935 sequel, Bride of Frankenstein. Clive entered the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, making his debut in 1919 as 'Claude' in The Eclipse. After almost ten years of touring, he was chosen for the role of 'Stanhope' in the war play Journey's End, replacing Laurence Olivier who had another commitment. He died from complications of tuberculosis originating from his severe alcoholism at only the youthful age of 37.
Known For
Bride of Frankenstein
as Henry Frankenstein
Frankenstein
as Henry Frankenstein
The Ghost of Frankenstein
as Dr. Henry Frankenstein (flashback) (uncredited)
History Is Made at Night
as Bruce Vail
Mad Love
as Stephen Orlac
Journey's End
as Denis Stanhope
Christopher Strong
as Sir Christopher Strong
The Right to Live
as Maurice Trent
The Key
as Capt. Andrew 'Andy' Kerr
Lancer Spy
as Col. Fenwick (rehearsed only) (uncredited)
One More River
as Sir Gerald Corven
Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook
as Dr. Henry Frankenstein (archive footage)
📌 Quick Info
Born
January 20, 1900
Place of Birth
Saint-Malo, Brittany, France
Department
Acting
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📊 Career Stats
26
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26
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