Alexander Knox
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Alexander Knox was a Canadian actor, writer, and director who was born in Strathroy, Ontario. He received his education from the University of Western Ontario, where he studied English literature and acted in "Hamlet". He made his professional theatrical debut in 1929 in Boston and then moved to England, where he acted in plays by James Bridie and George Bernard Shaw. He made his Hollywood film debut in 1941 and was cast as the lead in Darryl F. Zanuck's biopic Wilson (1944). He was blacklisted in 1952 and moved to England, where he acted in many films and plays. He also wrote plays, screenplays, and five adventure novels set in 19th century Canada. Knox died in 1995 in Benwick-Upon-Tweed, England, at the age of 88.
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Who is it? Actor, Writer, Director
Birth Day January 16, 1907
Birth Place  Strathroy, Ontario, Canada
Age 113 YEARS OLD
Died On 25 April 1995(1995-04-25) (aged 88)\nBerwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England, UK
Birth Sign Aquarius
Years active 1931-1986
Spouse(s) Doris Nolan (1943-1995) (his death)
Children Andrew Knox (1947-1987)

💰 Net worth: $20 Million (2024)

Alexander Knox, a renowned actor, writer, and director from Canada, is estimated to have a net worth of $20 million by 2024. His impressive wealth stems from his successful career in the entertainment industry. Known for his exceptional acting skills, as well as his remarkable talent for writing and directing, Knox has made a significant mark in the Canadian film industry. With numerous accolades, critically acclaimed performances, and successful projects under his belt, it is no surprise that Alexander Knox has garnered substantial financial success throughout his career.

Biography/Timeline

1916

Knox was married to American Actress Doris Nolan (1916–1998) from 1944 until his death in 1995. They had a son Andrew Joseph Knox (b. 1947; committed suicide, 1987) who became an actor and appeared in Doctor on the Go, and who was married to Imogen Hassall. Alexander Knox died in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland from bone cancer.

1929

Knox was born in Strathroy, Ontario and graduated from the University of Western Ontario. He later moved to Boston, Massachusetts to perform on the stage with the Boston Repertory Theatre. After the company folded following the stock market crash of 1929, Knox returned to London, Ontario where, for the next two years, he worked as a reporter for The London Advertiser before moving to London, England where, during the 1930s, he appeared in several films. He starred opposite Jessica Tandy in the 1940 Broadway production of Jupiter Laughs and, in 1944, he was chosen by Darryl F. Zanuck to star in Wilson, the biographical film about American President Woodrow Wilson, for which he won a Golden Globe Award and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor. However, during the McCarthy Era, he was blacklisted by the Hollywood film studio bosses, and he returned to Britain.

1933

Knox had major roles in The Sea Wolf, Over 21, Sister Kenny, The Vikings, Europa '51, None Shall Escape and Nicholas and Alexandra, as well as supporting roles, late in his career, in The Damned, Joshua Then and Now and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. He also wrote six adventure novels: Bride of Quietness (1933), Night of the White Bear (1971), The Enemy I Kill (1972), Raider's Moon, The Kidnapped Surgeon and Totem Dream. He also wrote plays and at least three detective novels under a pseudonym prior to 1945.

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