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Denholm Elliott

Denholm Elliott

Denholm Mitchell Elliott (May 31, 1922 - October 6, 1992) was a distinguished British actor, well known for his stage, film and television appearances on both sides of the Atlantic.

Elliott was born in London and made his film debut in 1949. He went on to play a large range of parts, generally specialising in the typical English gentleman. He appeared in films as diverse as Alfie, Trading Places, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Brimstone and Treacle, and A Room with a View (1986). He was nominated for an Academy Award for his supporting role in the last.

In 1988, Elliott was awarded the CBE for his services to acting.

Although gay, Elliott was married twice (the first time to the British actress, Virginia McKenna) and had children. He died of AIDS.


Note: This profile was written in or before 2004.

Denholm Elliott Facts

Birth Name Denholm Mitchell Elliott
OccupationActor
BirthdayMay 31, 1922
SignGemini
BirthplaceLondon, England, United Kingdom
Date of deathOctober 6, 1992 (age 70)

Selected Filmography

Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade
Trading Places
A Bridge Too Far
Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures
A Room with a View
Noises Off...
Watership Down
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