John Carradine

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

2/5/1906

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As

John Peter RichmondPeter RichmondJohn Carradine Sr.

John Carradine

Biography

John Carradine (born Richmond Reed Carradine; February 5, 1906 – November 27, 1988) was an American actor, considered one of the greatest character actors in American cinema. He was a member of Cecil B. DeMille's stock company and later John Ford's company, best known for his roles in horror films, Westerns, and Shakespearean theatre. In the later decades of his career, he starred mostly in low-budget B-movies, but continued to also appear in higher-profile fare. In total, he holds 351 film and television credits, making him one of the most prolific English-speaking actors of all time. Carrad...

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