1891-1958. English actor. His films include
Beau Geste 1924, The Prisoner of Zenda 1937,
Lost Horizon 1937, and A Double Life 1947,
for which he received an Academy Award. Born
in Richmond, Surrey, he went to the USA in
1920 where his charm, style, good looks and
speaking voice soon brought success in
romantic Hollywood roles. He went to the USA
in 1920 where he soon found success in
romantic Hollywood roles.