Robert Morley
British actor
Born
26 May 1908
in SemleyWiltshire, EnglandUnited Kingdom
Died
03 June 1992
English actor who was often in supporting roles. Morley personified the conservative Englishman in many comedy and caper films, he was usually cast as a pompous English gentleman representing the Establishment. After studying at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London he appeared on the London stage in 1929 and in 1938 he first appeared on Broadway as the lead in Ocsar Wilde. Best known for The African Queen (1951), Around the World in 80 Days (1956), Beet the Devil (1953), The Trouble with Spies (1987). He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1957. His son, Sheridan Morley, was a distinguished London Theatre critic and writer.
