Henry Daniell

Charles Henry Pywell Daniell, known as Henry Daniell, was an English actor with a lengthy career in the United States, both on stage and in film. Born on 5 March, 1894 in Barnes, Surrey, United Kingdom, Daniell first ventured into acting on the London stage in 1913 then later moved to America where he gained prominence. He became legendary for his villainous roles in movies such as Camille (1936), The Great Dictator (1940), Holiday (1938) and The Sea Hawk (1940), and was rarely given an opportunity to portray more sympathetic characters. He gained most fame for his role of Franz Liszt in the biographical film of Robert and Clara Schumann, Song of Love (1947). Despite his long film career, Daniell maintained a strong presence in the theatre, performing in various productions on Broadway and in London. Daniell died on October 31, 1963 in Santa Monica, California, United States. He was widely recognized for his significant contribution to American cinema and stage theatre. Daniell’s final role was in the 1964 film My Fair Lady directed by George Cukor, where he appeared as the British ambassador in the Embassy Ball scene. His last piece of work was indeed an exceptional performance that culminated his successful acting career.