John Carradine
American character actor and one of cinema's most prolific performers, with over 350 credits across horror, Westerns, and classical theatre.
What do we know about John Carradine?
Here are the key biographical details about John Carradine:
- Name: John Carradine
- Also Known As: John Peter Richmond, Peter Richmond, John Carradine Sr.
- Date of Birth: February 5, 1906
- Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
- Date of Death: November 27, 1988
- Gender: Male
- Job Title: Actor
Who is John Carradine?
John Carradine (born Richmond Reed Carradine; February 5, 1906 – November 27, 1988) was an American actor, considered one of the greatest character actors in American cinema. He was a member of Cecil B. DeMille's stock company and later John Ford's company, best known for his roles in horror films, Westerns, and Shakespearean theatre. In the later decades of his career, he starred mostly in low-budget B-movies, but continued to also appear in higher-profile fare. In total, he holds 351 film and television credits, making him one of the most prolific English-speaking actors of all time.
Carradine was married four times, had five children, and was the patriarch of the Carradine family, including four sons and four grandchildren who are or were also actors.
What is John Carradine known for?
With over 350 credits, John Carradine's most celebrated performances include:
- The Ten Commandments (1956, Movie)
- The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962, Movie)
- Stagecoach (1939, Movie)
- The Grapes of Wrath (1940, Movie)
- Bride of Frankenstein (1935, Movie)
- The Twilight Zone (1959, TV Series)
- Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask (1972, Movie)
- The Invisible Man (1933, Movie)
- The Secret of NIMH (1982, Movie)
- The Howling (1981, Movie)
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