Age, Biography and Wiki
Who is it? | Actor, Director, Writer |
Birth Day | June 01, 1887 |
Birth Place | Tufnell Park, London, England, United Kingdom |
Age | 132 YEARS OLD |
Died On | 17 November 1974(1974-11-17) (aged 87)\nEaling, London, England |
Birth Sign | Cancer |
Resting place | St Paul's, Covent Garden |
Alma mater | Dulwich College |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1918–1963 |
Spouse(s) | Mildred Evelyn |
Children | Faith Brook Lyndon Brook |
Net worth: $1 Million (2024)
Clive Brook, a renowned actor, director, and writer from the United Kingdom, is expected to have a net worth of $1 million in 2024. With an illustrious career spanning multiple facets of the entertainment industry, Brook has garnered substantial wealth over the years. Known for his versatility and captivating performances, he has contributed significantly to the British film industry. Whether it be through his exceptional acting skills, his insightful directorial abilities, or his captivating writing, Clive Brook undoubtedly remains a prominent figure in the realm of entertainment.
Biography/Timeline
He first appeared on stage in 1918 and also in films from 1919. He worked first in British films then in Hollywood.
After making his first screen appearance in 1920, Brook emerged as a leading British actor in the early 1920s. After moving to the United States, Brook became one of the major stars for Paramount Pictures in the late silent era. During 1928–29 he successfully made the transition to sound and continued to be featured in many of Hollywood's most prestigious films, including a number of literary adaptations. In the mid-1930s he returned to England, where he appeared regularly in leading film roles for a further decade.
One of his best remembered appearances was playing opposite Marlene Dietrich in Shanghai Express (1932). He played Sherlock Holmes three times: The Return of Sherlock Holmes and Sherlock Holmes (in that order), and as part of an anthology film, Paramount on Parade (1930).
In 1934 he was voted one of the most popular stars at the British box office.
In 1943, he adapted the comedy On Approval by Frederick Lonsdale and wrote, produced, directed and starred in the film with Beatrice Lillie, Googie Withers and Roland Culver. The costumes were by Cecil Beaton.
In 1949 he presented the radio series The Secrets of Scotland Yard. In 1956 he appeared on stage in One Bright Day at the Apollo Theatre in London.