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Charles Laughton (/ ˈ l ɔː t ə n /; [1] 1 July 1899 – 15 December 1962) was a British-American actor. He was trained in London at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and first appeared professionally on the stage in 1926.
Charles Laughton (born July 1, 1899, Scarborough, Yorkshire, England—died December 15, 1962, Hollywood, California, U.S.) was a British actor and director who defied the Hollywood typecasting system to emerge as one of the most versatile performers of his generation.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
A compulsive smoker and drinker, his health began deteriorating in the late 1950s. He died on 15 December 1962 after suffering from renal cell carcinoma. He was 63.
When did Charles Laughton die? December 15, 1962. How did Charles Laughton die? Gall bladder cancer. How old was Charles Laughton when he died? 63 years old.
Laughton formed own film company, Mayflower Pictures Corp., with Erich Pommer, in 1937. He became an American citizen 1950. A consummate artist, Laughton achieved great success on stage and film, with many staged readings (particularly of George Bernard Shaw) to his credit. Laughton died in Hollywood, California, aged 63.
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- Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
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HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 16-- Charles Laughton, whose outstanding performances over three decades made him the movies' top character actor, died yesterday of cancer. He was 63 years old.
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Died On : December 15, 1962. Zodiac Sign : Cancer. Charles Laughton Biography, Life, Interesting Facts. Charles Laughton was a British actor, director, producer, screenwriter and character actor born on July 1, 1899. Charles Laughton made a debut on stage in 1926 after a formal training at the Royal London Academy of Dramatic Art.
