A.E. Matthews

A.E. Matthews

Deceased · Born: Nov 21, 1869 · Died: Jul 20, 1969

Personal Details

BornNov 21, 1869 Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK

Biography

A.E. Matthews, a renowned English actor, embarked on a remarkable journey spanning eight decades, captivating audiences with his versatility and range. Born on November 22, 1869, Matthews' impressive career saw him take on numerous character roles, both on the stage and in film, leaving an indelible mark on the world of entertainment.

Personality and career:

Matthews' dedication to his craft was unwavering, and he consistently delivered memorable performances that earned him widespread recognition. His ability to adapt to various roles and genres was a hallmark of his career, as he effortlessly transitioned between stage and screen.

Achievements and honors:

Throughout his illustrious career, Matthews received numerous accolades and honors, including an OBE (Order of the British Empire) for his outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment. His legacy continues to inspire and influence generations of actors and performers.

Personal life:

Matthews' personal life was marked by a strong sense of family and community. He was known for his kindness and generosity, often using his platform to support charitable causes and advocate for social justice.

Legacy:

A.E. Matthews' impact on the world of entertainment is immeasurable. His remarkable career serves as a testament to his dedication, perseverance, and passion for his craft. As a true legend of the stage and screen, Matthews' legacy continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.

Career

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1960
Inn for Trouble
Inn for Trouble as Sir Hector Gore-Blandish
{"id":94756,"title":"The Ship Was Loaded","year":"1957","character":"Admiral Sir Maximillian Godfrey K.C.B.","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-ship-was-loaded","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94756.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94756.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
The Ship Was Loaded
The Ship Was Loaded as Admiral Sir Maximillian Godfrey K.C.B.
{"id":32187,"title":"Doctor at Large","year":"1957","character":"Duke of Skye and Lewes","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/doctor-at-large","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32187.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32187.jpg"},"released":1}
Doctor at Large
Doctor at Large as Duke of Skye and Lewes
{"id":82502,"title":"Loser Takes All","year":"1956","character":"Man","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/loser-takes-all","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82502.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82502.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
{"id":154227,"title":"Jumping for Joy","year":"1956","character":"Lord Reginald Cranfield","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/jumping-for-joy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_154227.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_154227.jpg"},"released":1}
Jumping for Joy
Jumping for Joy as Lord Reginald Cranfield
{"id":82466,"title":"Around the World in 80 Days","year":"1956","character":"Club Member","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/around-the-world-in-80-days-1956","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2dm19fje28b0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2dm19fje28b0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":67029,"title":"Three Men in a Boat","year":"1956","character":"1st Old Gentleman","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/three-men-in-a-boat","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67029.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67029.jpg"},"released":1}
Three Men in a Boat
Three Men in a Boat as 1st Old Gentleman
{"id":186663,"title":"Dead by Morning","year":"1955","character":"Mr. Potts","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/dead-by-morning","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186663.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186663.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
Dead by Morning
Dead by Morning as Mr. Potts
{"id":67445,"title":"Aunt Clara","year":"1954","character":"Simon Hilton","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/aunt-clara","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67445.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67445.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
Aunt Clara
Aunt Clara as Simon Hilton
{"id":67283,"title":"Man with a Million","year":"1954","character":"Duke of Frognal","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/man-with-a-million","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67283.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67283.jpg"},"released":1}
Man with a Million
Man with a Million as Duke of Frognal
{"id":67466,"title":"Tonight's the Night","year":"1954","character":"General O'Leary","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/tonights-the-night-1954","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67466.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67466.jpg"},"released":1}
Tonight's the Night
Tonight's the Night as General O'Leary
{"id":67370,"title":"Young and Willing","year":"1954","character":"Harry Wicks, Mabel's beau","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/young-and-willing-1954","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67370.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67370.jpg"},"released":1}
Young and Willing
Young and Willing as Harry Wicks, Mabel's beau
{"id":68116,"title":"Penny Princess","year":"1952","character":"Selby","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/penny-princess","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68116.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68116.jpg"},"released":1}
1952
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{"id":68160,"title":"Made in Heaven","year":"1952","character":"Grandpa","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/made-in-heaven-1952","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68160.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68160.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":186782,"title":"The Passionate Sentry","year":"1952","character":"Sir Arthur Cornwall","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-passionate-sentry","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186782.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186782.jpg"},"released":1}
The Passionate Sentry
The Passionate Sentry as Sir Arthur Cornwall
{"id":187969,"title":"Something Money Can't Buy","year":"1952","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/something-money-cant-buy-1952","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187969.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187969.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":68281,"title":"The Magic Box","year":"1952","character":"Old Gentleman","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-magic-box","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68281.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68281.jpg"},"released":1}
The Magic Box
The Magic Box as Old Gentleman
{"id":68392,"title":"Mr Drake's Duck","year":"1951","character":"Brig. Matthews","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/mr-drakes-duck-1951","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68392.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68392.jpg"},"released":1}
1951
Mr Drake's Duck
Mr Drake's Duck as Brig. Matthews
{"id":67977,"title":"Laughter in Paradise","year":"1951","character":"Sir Charles Robson","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/laughter-in-paradise","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67977.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67977.jpg"},"released":1}
Laughter in Paradise
Laughter in Paradise as Sir Charles Robson
{"id":68515,"title":"The Galloping Major","year":"1951","character":"Sir Robert Medleigh","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-galloping-major","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68515.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68515.jpg"},"released":1}
The Galloping Major
The Galloping Major as Sir Robert Medleigh
{"id":69022,"title":"The Forbidden Street","year":"1949","character":"Mr. Bly","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-forbidden-street","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69022.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69022.jpg"},"released":1}
1949
{"id":69230,"title":"The Amazing Mr. Beecham","year":"1949","character":"Lord Lister","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-amazing-mr-beecham","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69230.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69230.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":69072,"title":"Landfall","year":"1949","character":"Air Raid Warden","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/landfall","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69072.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69072.jpg"},"released":1}
Landfall
Landfall as Air Raid Warden
{"id":69800,"title":"The Ghosts of Berkeley Square","year":"1947","character":"General Bristow","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-ghosts-of-berkeley-square","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69800.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69800.jpg"},"released":1}
1947
{"id":187131,"title":"Just William's Luck","year":"1947","character":"The Tramp","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/just-williams-luck-1948","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187131.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187131.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":70091,"title":"They Met at Midnight","year":"1946","character":"Charles Peterson","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/they-met-at-midnight","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70091.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70091.jpg"},"released":1}
1946
They Met at Midnight
They Met at Midnight as Charles Peterson
{"id":175266,"title":"They Came to a City","year":"1944","character":"Sir George Gedney","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/they-came-to-a-city","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175266.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175266.jpg"},"released":1}
1944
They Came to a City
They Came to a City as Sir George Gedney
{"id":82963,"title":"A Lady Surrenders","year":"1944","character":"Pit Smith","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/a-lady-surrenders-1944","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82963.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82963.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":14346,"title":"The Way Ahead","year":"1944","character":"Colonel Walmsley","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-way-ahead","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14346.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14346.jpg"},"released":1}
The Way Ahead
The Way Ahead as Colonel Walmsley
{"id":175365,"title":"Escape to Danger","year":"1943","character":"Sir Thomas Leighton","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/escape-to-danger","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175365.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175365.jpg"},"released":1}
1943
Escape to Danger
Escape to Danger as Sir Thomas Leighton
{"id":70202,"title":"The Man in Grey","year":"1943","character":"Auctioneer (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-man-in-grey","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70202.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70202.jpg"},"released":1}
The Man in Grey
The Man in Grey as Auctioneer (uncredited)
{"id":13635,"title":"The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp","year":"1943","character":"President of Tribunal","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-life-and-death-of-colonel-blimp","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/38ikvtrogc80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/38ikvtrogc80.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":71343,"title":"The Great Mr. Handel","year":"1942","character":"Charles Jennens","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-great-mr-handel","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71343.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71343.jpg"},"released":1}
1942
The Great Mr. Handel
The Great Mr. Handel as Charles Jennens
{"id":70497,"title":"Thunder Rock","year":"1942","character":"Mr. Kirby","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/thunder-rock","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70497.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70497.jpg"},"released":1}
Thunder Rock
Thunder Rock as Mr. Kirby
{"id":187377,"title":"Quiet Wedding","year":"1941","character":"Arthur Royd","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/quiet-wedding","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187377.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187377.jpg"},"released":1}
1941
Quiet Wedding
Quiet Wedding as Arthur Royd
{"id":175654,"title":"This England","year":"1941","character":"(uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/this-england","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175654.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175654.jpg"},"released":1}
This England
This England as (uncredited)
{"id":32502,"title":"'Pimpernel' Smith","year":"1941","character":"Earl of Meadowbrook","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/pimpernel-smith","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32502.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32502.jpg"},"released":1}
'Pimpernel' Smith
'Pimpernel' Smith as Earl of Meadowbrook
{"id":73010,"title":"Men Are Not Gods","year":"1936","character":"Frederick Skeates","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/men-are-not-gods","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73010.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73010.jpg"},"released":1}
1936
Men Are Not Gods
Men Are Not Gods as Frederick Skeates
{"id":74156,"title":"The Iron Duke","year":"1934","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-iron-duke","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74156.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74156.jpg"},"released":1}
1934
{"id":67811,"title":"Meet Mr. Lucifer","year":"1953","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/meet-mr-lucifer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67811.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67811.jpg"},"released":1}
1953