Charles Cullum

Charles Cullum (1899–1979) was a British stage and film actor.[1][2][3]

Charles Cullum
Born8 March 1899
DiedDecember 1979 (aged 80)
Lewes, Sussex, England
United Kingdom
Other namesRobert Perry Cullum
OccupationActor
Years active1920–1971 (film and TV)

Cullum was born on 8 March 1899, in Barry Docks, Wales, as Robert Perry Cullum.

On 29 December 1930 Mary Ellen Chaddock, a popular British magazine model, reportedly committed suicide after learning Cullum had married in New York. At the time he was touring the United States playing Captain Stanhope in the British war drama Journey's End. Cullum would later state that there was never a hint of engagement between him and Chaddock.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1920The Children of GibeonJack Conyers
1932'Self Made Lady Lord Max Mariven
1933Perfect UnderstandingSir John Fitzmaurice
1934To Be a LadyDudley Chalfont
1934William TellArnold Melchthal
1934Borrow a MillionMichael Trent
1935D'Ye Ken John Peel?
1948Bonnie Prince CharlieSir John MacDonaldUncredited
1949It's Not CricketSir Leslie Lawson
1949The Chiltern HundredsColonel
1949A Run for Your MoneyPowerful ManUncredited
1951The Man in the White Suit1st Company Director
1957Barnacle BillMaj. Kent
1958The Reluctant DebutanteEnglish ColonelUncredited
1961The PresidentSir Merryl
1971Games That Lovers PlayCharles(final film role)

References

Bibliography

  • Ian Christie & Andrew Moor. Michael Powell: International Perspectives on an English Film-maker. British Film Institute, 2005.


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