Dennis Hoey
Actor

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Dennis Hoey was a British actor born in London, England on March 30, 1893. He was best known for his roles in Sherlock Holmes Faces Death (1943), Terror by Night (1946) and The Spider Woman (1943). He was married twice, first to Josephine Marta Ricca and then to Sarah Pearl-Cissie Lyons. He passed away on July 25, 1960 in Palm Beach, Florida.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor
Birth Day March 30, 1893
Birth Place  London, England, United Kingdom
Age 126 YEARS OLD
Died On 25 July 1960(1960-07-25) (aged 67)\nPalm Beach, Florida, US
Birth Sign Aries
Cause of death Kidney disease
Resting place Myrtle Hill Memorial Park, Tampa, Florida
Occupation Actor
Years active 1924–52
Spouse(s) Josephine Hoey (1933–46) (divorced) 1 son

💰 Net worth

Dennis Hoey, a renowned actor from the United Kingdom, has amassed an estimated net worth ranging from $100K to $1M in 2024. With his remarkable talent and dedication to his craft, Hoey has established himself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. Throughout his illustrious career, he has portrayed various memorable characters, leaving a lasting impact on audiences worldwide. Through his exceptional performances, Hoey has not only gained critical acclaim but also financial success, solidifying his status as one of the most respected actors in the United Kingdom.

Biography/Timeline

1918

He served in the British Army during World War I. After a career as a singer, which included entertaining British troops during his war Service, Hoey moved to acting on the stage in 1918 and later to films. In 1931, he moved to the United States and began appearing in Hollywood films.

1924

Hoey's Broadway credits include Hassan (1924), Katja (1926–1927), Green Waters (1936), Virginia (1937), Empress of Destiny (1938), The Circle (1938), Lorelei (1938), The Burning Deck (1940), Heart of a City (1942), The Haven (1946), and Getting Married (1951).

1934

Issue No. 45 of "Films of the Golden Age" magazine features an interview with Hoey's son Michael A. Hoey (1934–2014), who extensively discusses Dennis Hoey's early life, career, marriages and death. In his book, "Elvis, Sherlock and Me: How I Survived Growing Up in Hollywood" (Bear Manor Media-2007) he discusses his father's career and their sometimes turbulent relationship.

1946

Hoey "appeared frequently in London" stage productions, including those of Sydney Carroll's Shakespearean repertory company. He played Mr. Rochester opposite Katharine Hepburn in the American production of Helen Jerome's stage adaptation of Jane Eyre. He also wrote a play called The Haven and toured in it in 1946 with Melville Cooper, Valerie Cossart and Viola Roache.

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