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{{Short description|English actor (1911–1955)}} |
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| name = Skelton Knaggs |
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| caption = Knaggs in ''[[Terror by Night]]'' (1946) |
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| birth_name = Skelton Barnaby Knaggs |
| birth_name = Skelton Barnaby Knaggs |
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| birth_date = {{Birth date|1911| |
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1911|06|27|df=y}} |
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| birth_place = [[Hillsborough, South Yorkshire|Hillsborough |
| birth_place = [[Hillsborough, South Yorkshire|Hillsborough, Yorkshire]], England |
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| death_date = {{Death date and age|1955| |
| death_date = {{Death date and age|1955|04|30|1911|06|27|df=y}} |
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| death_place = [[Los Angeles]], California, |
| death_place = [[Los Angeles]], California, U.S. |
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| resting_place = [[Hollywood Forever Cemetery]], Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| occupation = [[Actor]] |
| occupation = [[Actor]] |
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| yearsactive = 1936–1955 |
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| yearsactive = 1936–1955 |
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| spouse = Thelma Crawshaw (1949–1955) |
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'''Skelton Barnaby Knaggs''' (27 June 1911 – 30 April 1955) was an English stage actor who also appeared in films, especially in [[horror film]]s.<ref name=NYT>{{cite web|work=[[The New York Times]]|url=https://www.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=9B05E6DB1238E33BBC4D51DFB4678388659EDE&mcubz=1|title=THE SCREEN; A Chilly Christmas|authorlink=Bosley Crowther|author=Crowther, Bosley|date=December |
'''Skelton Barnaby Knaggs''' (27 June 1911 – 30 April 1955) was an English stage actor who also appeared in films, especially in [[horror film]]s.<ref name=NYT>{{cite web|work=[[The New York Times]]|url=https://www.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=9B05E6DB1238E33BBC4D51DFB4678388659EDE&mcubz=1|title=THE SCREEN; A Chilly Christmas|authorlink=Bosley Crowther|author=Crowther, Bosley|date=25 December 1943}}</ref><ref name=NYT2>{{cite web|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=9A07E6D6163FE73ABC4153DFB466838D659EDE&mcubz=1|title=THE SCREEN|date=9 February 1946}}</ref><ref name=NYT3>{{cite web|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=9E05E7DA173BE333A05751C2A9649D946493D6CF&mcubz=1|title=THE SCREEN; 'It Happened at Inn,' French Picture of Humor and Violence, Has Splendid Cast--Horror Film Opens|author=Crowther, Bosley|date=22 December 1945}}</ref> |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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Knaggs was born in the [[Hillsborough, |
Knaggs was born in the [[Hillsborough, Sheffield|Hillsborough]] district of [[Sheffield]], [[England]]. Knaggs moved to [[London]] where he trained as an actor at the [[Royal Academy of Dramatic Art]], and subsequently became a [[Shakespearean]] actor. In addition to appearing on stage in Shakespeare's ''[[Cymbeline]]'', Knaggs appeared in a few British films, including an uncredited role as a German orderly in [[Michael Powell]]'s ''[[The Spy in Black]]''. |
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[[File:Skelton Knaggs in Blackbeard the Pirate.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Skelton Knaggs in ''[[Blackbeard the Pirate]]'' (1952)]] |
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At some point he moved to [[Los Angeles]], [[California]] and found work as a character actor in [[Hollywood]]. Diminutive and distinctive-looking, with a strongly featured pock-marked face and charismatically voiced with an English [[The Midlands|Midlands]] provincial accent, he was cast in sinister roles, often in horror films. These ranged from uncredited bit parts to prominent roles in the [[Sherlock Holmes]] thriller ''[[Terror by Night]]'', the all-star monster rally ''[[House of Dracula]]'' and three [[Val Lewton]] productions including ''[[The Ghost Ship]]''. In the |
At some point he moved to [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], and found work as a character actor in [[Cinema of the United States|Hollywood]]. Diminutive and distinctive-looking, with a strongly featured pock-marked face and charismatically voiced with an English [[The Midlands|Midlands]] provincial accent, he was cast in sinister roles, often in horror films. These ranged from uncredited bit parts to prominent roles in the [[Sherlock Holmes]] thriller ''[[Terror by Night]]'', the all-star monster rally ''[[House of Dracula]]'' and three [[Val Lewton]] productions including ''[[The Ghost Ship]]''. In the last, a voice-over narrative by Knaggs is heard, representing the thoughts of his character, a mute seaman. |
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Back in London, he married Thelma Crawshaw in 1949, then returned to Hollywood. The last film in which he appeared was [[Fritz Lang]]'s period adventure based on [[J. Meade Falkner]]'s novel ''[[Moonfleet]]''. |
Back in London, he married Thelma Crawshaw in 1949, then returned to Hollywood. The last film in which he appeared was [[Fritz Lang]]'s period adventure based on [[J. Meade Falkner]]'s novel ''[[Moonfleet (novel)|Moonfleet]]''. |
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==Death== |
==Death== |
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An [[alcoholic]], Knaggs died of [[cirrhosis]] of the liver in Los Angeles in 1955 at the age of 43. His body was buried in the |
An [[alcoholic]], Knaggs died of [[cirrhosis]] of the liver in Los Angeles in 1955 at the age of 43. His body was buried in the [[Hollywood Forever Cemetery]] in Los Angeles. |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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[[File:The Ghost Ship 1943 Finn the Mute.jpg|thumb|right| |
[[File:The Ghost Ship 1943 Finn the Mute.jpg|thumb|right|200px|As Finn the Mute in ''[[The Ghost Ship]]'' (1943)]] |
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| ''[[Rembrandt (1936 film)|Rembrandt]]'' |
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| ''[[Torture Ship]]'' |
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| ''[[Bedlam (film)|Bedlam]]'' |
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| ''[[Master Minds]]'' |
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| ''[[Captain Video: Master of the Stratosphere]]'' |
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|''[[Blackbeard the Pirate]]'' |
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| ''[[Casanova's Big Night]]'' |
| ''[[Casanova's Big Night]]'' |
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| Little Man |
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| ''[[General Electric Theater]]'' |
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| Man on Crutches |
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| ''[[Son of Sinbad]]'' |
| ''[[Son of Sinbad]]'' |
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| Sidewalk Spectator |
| Sidewalk Spectator |
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| ''[[TV Reader's Digest]]'' |
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| Gibson |
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| ''[[Moonfleet (1955 film)|Moonfleet]]'' |
| ''[[Moonfleet (1955 film)|Moonfleet]]'' |
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| Jacob |
| Jacob |
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==External links== |
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*{{IMDb name|0460432}} |
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Skelton Knaggs | |
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Born | Skelton Barnaby Knaggs 27 June 1911 Hillsborough, Yorkshire, England |
Died | 30 April 1955 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 43)
Resting place | Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1936–1955 |
Spouse | Thelma Crawshaw (1949–1955) |
Skelton Barnaby Knaggs (27 June 1911 – 30 April 1955) was an English stage actor who also appeared in films, especially in horror films.[1][2][3]
Biography[edit]
Knaggs was born in the Hillsborough district of Sheffield, England. Knaggs moved to London where he trained as an actor at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, and subsequently became a Shakespearean actor. In addition to appearing on stage in Shakespeare's Cymbeline, Knaggs appeared in a few British films, including an uncredited role as a German orderly in Michael Powell's The Spy in Black.
At some point he moved to Los Angeles, California, and found work as a character actor in Hollywood. Diminutive and distinctive-looking, with a strongly featured pock-marked face and charismatically voiced with an English Midlands provincial accent, he was cast in sinister roles, often in horror films. These ranged from uncredited bit parts to prominent roles in the Sherlock Holmes thriller Terror by Night, the all-star monster rally House of Dracula and three Val Lewton productions including The Ghost Ship. In the last, a voice-over narrative by Knaggs is heard, representing the thoughts of his character, a mute seaman.
Back in London, he married Thelma Crawshaw in 1949, then returned to Hollywood. The last film in which he appeared was Fritz Lang's period adventure based on J. Meade Falkner's novel Moonfleet.
Death[edit]
An alcoholic, Knaggs died of cirrhosis of the liver in Los Angeles in 1955 at the age of 43. His body was buried in the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles.
Filmography[edit]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1936 | Everything Is Thunder | Young Man with Lantern | Film debut, Uncredited |
Rembrandt | Minor Role | Uncredited | |
1937 | The High Command | Fazerack | |
1938 | South Riding | Reg. Aythorne | |
1939 | The Spy in Black | German Sailor Looking for Capt. Hardt | Uncredited |
Torture Ship | Jesse Bixel | ||
1940 | Diamond Frontier | Morgan | |
1943 | Thumbs Up | Shooting Gallery Concessionaire | Uncredited |
Headin' for God's Country | Jeff | ||
Thank Your Lucky Stars | Villager in Pub | Uncredited | |
The Ghost Ship | Finn - the Mute | Uncredited | |
1944 | The Lodger | Man with Cart | Uncredited |
The Scarlet Claw | Villager in Pub | Uncredited | |
The Invisible Man's Revenge | Alf Perry - a Cabman | Uncredited | |
None But the Lonely Heart | Lou 'Slush' Atley | Uncredited | |
1945 | The Picture of Dorian Gray | Blue Gate Fields Waiter | Uncredited |
Isle of the Dead | Andrew Robbins | Uncredited | |
House of Dracula | Steinmuhl | ||
1946 | Terror by Night | Sands | |
Just Before Dawn | Louie | Uncredited | |
Bedlam | Varney | Uncredited | |
Night and Day | Newspaper Vendor | Uncredited | |
A Scandal in Paris | Cousin Pierre | ||
Dick Tracy vs. Cueball | Rudolph | ||
1947 | Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome | X-Ray | |
Forever Amber | Blueskin | Uncredited | |
1948 | The Paleface | Pete | |
1949 | Master Minds | Hugo | |
1951 | Captain Video: Master of the Stratosphere | Retner | Serial |
1952 | Million Dollar Mermaid | Cheering Man on Tower Bridge | Uncredited |
Blackbeard the Pirate | Gilly | ||
1953 | Botany Bay | Newgate Prisoner Drawing on Cell Wall | Uncredited |
Rogue's March | Fish | ||
1954 | Casanova's Big Night | Little Man | Uncredited |
General Electric Theater | Man on Crutches | 1 episode | |
1955 | Son of Sinbad | Sidewalk Spectator | Uncredited |
TV Reader's Digest | Gibson | 1 episode | |
Moonfleet | Jacob | Final film |
References[edit]
- ^ Crowther, Bosley (25 December 1943). "THE SCREEN; A Chilly Christmas". The New York Times.
- ^ "THE SCREEN". The New York Times. 9 February 1946.
- ^ Crowther, Bosley (22 December 1945). "THE SCREEN; 'It Happened at Inn,' French Picture of Humor and Violence, Has Splendid Cast--Horror Film Opens". The New York Times.