Donald Crisp
Born July 26, 1882 (Age: 143)
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Bow, London, England, UK
Biography
Donald Crisp was born George William Crisp at the family home in Bow, London. Donald's parents were James Crisp and Elizabeth Crisp, his birth was registered by his mother on 4th September 1882. Donald's sisters were Elizabeth, Ann, Alice (known as Louisa) and Eliza and his brothers were James, John and Mark. Family memories state that Donald's brother-in-law James Needham (Louisa's husband) lent/gave Donald the fare to USA. The family have a photo of Donald which he sent to 'Jimmy' and signed. On 16th February 1937 Donald applied for a US Social Security account number giving his address as N Vista Street Hollywood California, and his employers Warner Brothers Pictures, Burbank California. On his application Donald did not know his mother's maiden name.
Donald Crisp was born George William Crisp at the family home in Bow, London. Donald's parents were James Crisp and Elizabeth Crisp, his birth was registered by his mother on 4th September 1882. Donald's sisters were Elizabeth, Ann, Alice (known as Louisa) and Eliza and his brothers were James, John and Mark. Family memories state that Donald's brother-in-law James Needham (Louisa's husband) lent/gave Donald the fare to USA. The family have a photo of Donald which he sent to 'Jimmy' and signed. On 16th February 1937 Donald applied for a US Social Security account number giving his address as N Vista Street Hollywood California, and his employers Warner Brothers Pictures, Burbank California. On his application Donald did not know his mother's maiden name.
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Filmography
Greyfriars Bobby
1961
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as James Brown
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Age: 78
Pollyanna
1960
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as Mayor Karl Warren
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Age: 77
A Dog of Flanders
1959
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as Jehan Daas
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Age: 76
No Image
Fire on the Heather
1956
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as
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Age: 74
The Red, White and Blue Line
1955
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as Self
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Age: 72
Prince Valiant
1954
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as King Aguar
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Age: 71
The Valley of Decision
1945
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as William Scott
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Age: 62
National Velvet
1945
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as Mr. Herbert Brown
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Age: 62
The Battle of Midway
1942
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as Main Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
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Age: 60
How Green Was My Valley
1941
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as Gwilym Morgan
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Age: 59
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
1941
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as Sir Charles Emery
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Age: 59
Shining Victory
1941
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as Dr. Drewett
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Age: 58
Red Dust
1932
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as Guidon
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Age: 50
A Passport to Hell
1932
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as Sgt. Snyder
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Age: 50
Kick In
1931
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as Garvey
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Age: 48
The Commanding Officer
1915
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as Col. Archer (the Commandant)
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Age: 32
The Birth of a Nation
1915
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as Gen. U.S. Grant
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Age: 32
The Love Route
1915
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as Harry Marshall
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Age: 32