Colin Clive facts for kids
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Colin Clive
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Trailer for Mad Love (1935)
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Colin Glenn Clive-Greig
20 January 1900 Saint-Malo, Brittany, France
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| Died | 25 June 1937 (aged 37) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Resting place | Ashes scattered at sea |
| Education | Stonyhurst College Royal Military Academy Sandhurst |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1925–1937 |
| Spouse(s) |
Evelyn Taylor
(m. 1922; Jeanne de Casalis
(m. 1929) |
Colin Glenn Clive (born Clive-Greig; 20 January 1900 – 25 June 1937) was a British actor. He was famous for acting in movies and on stage. His most well-known role was Henry Frankenstein. He played this character in the 1931 film Frankenstein and its 1935 sequel, Bride of Frankenstein. In these movies, he played the scientist who created the monster.
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Early Life and Acting Start
Colin Clive was born in Saint-Malo, France. His father was an English colonel. Colin went to Stonyhurst College and then the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. He hurt his knee there, which meant he could not join the military. This injury led him to become an actor instead.
He joined the Hull Repertory Theatre Company and acted with them for three years. Colin Clive played the role of Steve Baker in the first London show of Show Boat. He later worked with director James Whale in a play called Journey's End. He then moved to Hollywood and acted in the film version of Journey's End.
Hollywood Career
Colin Clive's first movie role was in Journey's End (1930). This film was also directed by James Whale. Clive played Captain Stanhope, a character who faced many challenges.
He was a popular leading man and acted with many famous actresses. These included Katharine Hepburn and Bette Davis. He played Edward Rochester in the 1934 movie Jane Eyre. He was also a descendant of Robert Clive. He appeared in a movie about his ancestor called Clive of India (1935).
Colin Clive also acted in a radio play called The Other Place. It was part of a radio show hosted by Rudy Vallee. In 2024, his voice will be used in the LEGO movie Piece by Piece. This will be done using old recordings.
Personal Life
Colin Clive married Jeanne de Casalis in June 1929.
Death
Colin Clive died on June 25, 1937, when he was 37 years old. He passed away from problems related to tuberculosis.
Many people attended his funeral. One of the people who helped carry his coffin was actor Peter Lorre. His memorial is at Chapel of the Pines Crematory.
Film Roles
Colin Clive acted in many movies. Here are some of his most notable film roles:
- Journey's End (1930) as Capt. Denis Stanhope
- Frankenstein (1931) as Henry Frankenstein
- Christopher Strong (1933) as Sir Christopher Strong
- Jane Eyre (1934) as Edward Rochester
- Clive of India (1935) as Capt. Johnstone
- Bride of Frankenstein (1935) as Henry Frankenstein
- Mad Love (1935) as Stephen Orlac
- History Is Made at Night (1937) as Bruce Vail
- The Woman I Love (1937) as Capt. Thelis (his last role)
Images for kids
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Flyer for Colin Clive's appearance in the 1935 play Libel!
See also
In Spanish: Colin Clive para niños
