Godfrey Tearle

Acting

Born October 12, 1884 · New York City, New York, USA

Died June 8, 1953

Also known as Sir Godfrey Tearle · Godfrey Seymour Tearle

Biography

Sir Godfrey Tearle was an American-born actor who portrayed the quintessential Englishman on stage and in films in both England and the United States.

Awards & recognition

Knight Bachelor

Filmography6 titles

The 39 Steps

1935as Professor Jordan

The Last Journey

1935as Sir Wilfred Rhodes

The Titfield Thunderbolt

1953as Ollie Matthews (The Bishop)

One of Our Aircraft Is Missing

1942as Sir George Corbett, Rear Gunner in B for Bertie

The Lamp Still Burns

1943as Sir Marshall Freyne

Decameron Nights

1953as Ricciardo / Bernabo