Hilton Edwards
Hilton Edwards (born February 2, 1903 in London , † November 18, 1982 in Dublin ) was an Irish actor and theater director .
Life
Edwards worked as an actor after leaving school. He was seen in various films of the 1950s and 1960s, including Captain Lightfoot , David and Goliath , The Vicious Circle and Half a Sixpence . Edwards founded the Gate Theater in Dublin with his partner Micheál Mac Liammóir .
Filmography (selection)
- 1952: Orson Welles' Othello (The Tragedy of Othello: The Moor of Venice)
- 1953: Return to Glennascaul (Return to Glennascaul)
- 1955: When the Chains Break (Captain Lightfoot)
- 1957: Visiting Mr. Scruby (Cat and Mouse)
- 1960: David and Goliath (David e Golia)
- 1961: The vicious circle (Victim)
- 1962: The Quare Fellow
- 1966: Last Greetings from Uncle Joe (The Wrong Box)
- 1967: Half a Sixpence
Awards and nominations (selection)
- 1962: Jacob's Awards , Irish television award for Self Portrait
- 1966: nominated for the Tony Award for Brian Friel 's "Philadelphia, I'm here!"
literature
- The Boys , biography, by Christophor Fitz-Simon
Web links
- Hilton Edwards in the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Edwards, Hilton |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Irish actor and theater director |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 2, 1903 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | London , England |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 18, 1982 |
| Place of death | Dublin , Ireland |