E.E. Clive was a Welsh-American actor who is best known for his roles in films like Bride of Frankenstein, Captain Blood, and The Invisible Man.
Personal and Family Life
Edward Erskholme Clive was born on August 28, 1883, in Monmouthshire, Wales. He initially studied medicine but decided to pursue acting instead after four years at the University of Wales. He married Eleanor Ann Nickson on September 11, 1915, and they had one child. He was survived by his widow and his son, David John Clive.
Career
Clive began his acting career in Britain, performing in various theatrical productions for a decade. He moved to the United States in 1912, becoming the leading performer in the Copley Theatre Stock Company in Boston. His Hollywood film career started later in life with The Invisible Man in 1933, and he often played serious roles, typified as British butlers and aristocrats.
Death and Legacy
E.E. Clive passed away on June 6, 1940, in North Hollywood, California, due to bronchial pneumonia. He appeared in several Oscar-nominated films and is remembered for his distinctive character portrayals in a variety of genres. His contributions to both stage and screen continue to be appreciated by classic film enthusiasts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Bride of Frankenstein | 1935-04-20 | Burgomaster |
| The Invisible Man | 1933-11-03 | Constable Jaffers |
| Dracula’s Daughter | 1936-05-11 | Detective Sergeant Wilkes |
| Little Lord Fauntleroy | 1936-03-06 | Sir Harry Lorridaile |
| Libeled Lady | 1936-10-09 | Fishing Instructor |
| The Little Princess | 1939-03-17 | Mr. Barrows |
| Charlie Chan in London | 1934-09-12 | Det. Sgt. Thacker |
| Captain Blood | 1935-12-26 | Clerk of the Court |
| Foreign Correspondent | 1940-08-16 | Mr. Naismith (uncredited) |
| Night Must Fall | 1937-04-30 | Guide |