Age, Biography and Wiki
Who is it? | Actor |
Birth Day | September 03, 1897 |
Birth Place | Hastings, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom |
Age | 122 YEARS OLD |
Died On | 20 April 1971(1971-04-20) (aged 73)\nBrighton, Sussex, England |
Birth Sign | Libra |
Years active | 1928–1969 |
Spouse(s) | Muriel Ann Randall Brown (1927-1971) (his death) 1 child |
Net worth
Cecil Parker, a renowned actor based in the United Kingdom, is anticipated to have an estimated net worth ranging from $100K to $1 million by 2024. With a remarkable career in the entertainment industry, Parker has not only achieved significant recognition for his talent but also attained success both critically and commercially. Known for his versatile performances, he has portrayed a wide range of characters throughout his career, leaving a lasting impact on audiences. As he continues to excel in his craft, Cecil Parker's net worth is expected to grow steadily, reflecting his dedication and accomplishments in the realm of acting.
Biography/Timeline
Parker was born Cecil Schwabe in Hastings, Sussex. He was educated at St Francis Xavier College, and at Bruges in Belgium. He served with the Royal Sussex Regiment in the First World War, reaching the rank of sergeant He began his theatrical career in London in 1922, adopting the surname "Parker" from his mother's maiden name. He made his first film appearance in 1928 and subsequently became a familiar face in British and occasionally American films until his death. He appeared less often on television, but many of his films have remained popular and are often shown.
He acted in two adaptations of A. J. Cronin's novels, The Citadel (1938) and The Stars Look Down (1940), in addition to appearing in The Lady Vanishes (1938) and Under Capricorn (1949), both of the later films were directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Other roles were in Storm in a Teacup (1937), 23 Paces to Baker Street (1956), Dangerous Moonlight (1941), Swiss Family Robinson (1960), and I Was Monty's Double (1958), as well as the comedies A French Mistress (1960), The Ladykillers (1955), The Man in the White Suit (1951), The Court Jester (1955) (in which he played an evil, usurping king of England), Indiscreet (1958) and I Believe in You (1952). Parker was also the original Charles Condomine in the West End production of Noël Coward's Blithe Spirit.
He played an evil, scheming butler on one episode of The Avengers ("The £50,000 Breakfast"). In 1957 he played Dr. Morelle in BBC radio series, "A Case for Dr. Morelle" (13 episodes).