Quick Facts
Born:
1879-01-15
Birthplace:
Chelsea, London, England, UK
Credits:
60 Total Roles
Ernest Thesiger
Acting
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Biography
Ernest Thesiger, CBE, was an English stage and screen actor. He is best known for his distinctive performance as Dr. Septimus Pretorius in James Whale's 1935 film The Bride of Frankenstein.
Known For
Bride of Frankenstein
Doctor Pretorius
Scrooge
The Undertaker
The Old Dark House
Horace Femm
The Robe
Emperor Tiberius
The Man in the White Suit
Sir John Kierlaw
Henry V
Duke of Berri - French Ambassador
The Million Pound Note
Mr. Garrett, Bank Director
The Ghoul
Laing
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies MOVIE | Self - (archive footage) |
| 2007 | Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 1998 | Universal Horror MOVIE | (archive footage) |
| 1967 | Report MOVIE | Doctor Pretorius (archive footage - Bride of Frankenstein (1935)) |
| 1961 | The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone MOVIE | Stefano |
| 1960 | Sons and Lovers MOVIE | Mr. Hadlock |
| 1960 | The Battle of the Sexes MOVIE | Old Macpherson |
| 1960 | Lord Arthur Savile's Crime MOVIE | The Dean |
| 1958 | The Horse's Mouth MOVIE | Hickson |
| 1957 | The Truth About Women MOVIE | Judge |