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C. Aubrey Smith Biography

Birth Name:Charles Aubrey Smith

Birth Place:London, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • In 1938, he was named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire
  • In 1960, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • Studied at St John's College at the University of Cambridge
  • Is best known for his portrayal of distinguished gentlemen
  • In 1932, he founded the Hollywood Cricket Club that featured fellow actors David Niven, Leslie Howard and Laurence Olivier
  • Was a member of the first board of the Screen Actors Guild
  • Was once wrongly pronounced dead after catching pneumonia on a prospecting trip in South Africa

Awards

  • 1931Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (February): winner
  • 1936Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (May): winner