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Donald Wolfit
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Donald Wolfit

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1902 – 1968 · New Balderton, Nottinghamshire, England, UK · Active 1931–1968

Donald Wolfit, born in 1902, was a British actor known for his commanding performances in cult cinema. He appears in Svengali (1954) as the enigmatic titular character, bringing an unsettling charm to the role. His work in Blood of the Vampire (1958) further solidified his place in the genre, as he navigates the dark and twisted narrative with ease. Wolfit's contributions to films like Dr. Crippen (1964) reflect a distinctive flair for the macabre, making him a notable figure in the world of exploitation and horror cinema.

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Svengali

Svengali

1954 ★ 6.0
as Svengali

The story of a genius who hypnotizes an artist's model into becoming a great concert singer, and how she escapes from his influence only by his death.

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Blood of the Vampire (1958) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
Blood of the Vampire
1958 · ★6.0
Dr. Crippen (1964) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
Dr. Crippen
1964 · ★6.0
Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
Lawrence of Arabia
1962
Becket (1964)
Becket
1964
Room at the Top (1958)
Room at the Top
1958
The Charge of the Light Brigade (1968)
The Charge of the Light Brigade
1968
Blood of the Vampire (1958)
Blood of the Vampire
1958
Dr. Crippen (1963)
Dr. Crippen
1963

Filmography

43 credits
1960s 12 credits
1968
Decline and Fall ...of a Birdwatcher as Dr. Augustus Fagan
Movie ★ 6.0
1968
The Charge of the Light Brigade as 'Macbeth'
Movie ★ 6.2
1966
The Sandwich Man as Car Salesman
Movie ★ 6.5
1965
90° in the Shade as Bažant (Auditor #1)
Movie ★ 5.7
1965
Life at the Top as Abe Brown
Movie ★ 5.9
1965
BBC Play of the Month as Pastor Manders
TV ★ 5.3
1964
Becket as Bishop Folliot
Movie ★ 7.2
1963
Dr. Crippen● as R.D. Muir (as Sir Donald Wolfit)
Movie ★ 6.0
1962
Lawrence of Arabia as General Murray
Movie ★ 8.0
1961
The Mark as Clive
Movie ★ 6.3
1961
Ghost Squad
TV ★ 6.0
1960
The Hands of Orlac as Professor Volchett
Movie ★ 4.4
1950s 20 credits
1959
The House of the Seven Hawks as Inspector Van Der Stoor
Movie ★ 6.1
1959
The Rough and the Smooth as Lord Drewell
Movie ★ 6.3
1959
The Angry Hills as Dr. Stergion
Movie ★ 4.5
1958
Room at the Top as Mr. Brown
Movie ★ 6.9
1958
Blood of the Vampire● as Doctor Callistratus
Movie ★ 5.8
1958
I Accuse! as Gen. Mercier
Movie ★ 6.6
1958
The Master Builder as Halvard Solness
Movie
1957
The Traitor as Colonel Price
Movie ★ 7.6
1956
Satellite in the Sky as Prof. Merrity
Movie ★ 5.4
1956
The Man in the Road as Prof. Cattrell
Movie ★ 7.0
1956
Guilty? as Judge
Movie ★ 5.5
1956
Armchair Theatre as James Saward
TV ★ 6.0
1955
A Prize of Gold as Alfie Stratton
Movie ★ 5.7
1955
A Man on the Beach
Movie ★ 6.0
1955
Lilli Palmer Theatre as Sergeant Buzfuz
TV ★ 8.0
1955
Folio
TV ★ 10.0
1954
Svengali● as Svengali
Movie ★ 6.1
1953
Isn't Life Wonderful! as Willie, the boy's uncle
Movie ★ 5.4
1952
The Pickwick Papers as Sergeant Buzfuz
Movie ★ 7.0
1952
The Ringer as Dr. Lomond
Movie ★ 6.0
1930s 11 credits
1939
England's Shakespeare as Hamlet
Movie
1938
The Claydon Treasure Mystery as Executive
Movie ★ 10.0
1936
Calling the Tune as Dick Finlay
Movie ★ 10.0
1935
Hyde Park Corner as George Francis Howard
Movie ★ 6.2
1935
Drake of England as Thomas Doughty
Movie ★ 6.8
1935
Late Extra as Inspector Greville
Movie ★ 6.3
1935
The Silent Passenger as Henry Camberley
Movie ★ 5.8
1935
Checkmate as Jack Barton
Movie ★ 5.6
1934
Death at Broadcasting House as Sydney Parsons
Movie ★ 6.1
1934
Inasmuch... as St. Francis
Movie
1931
Down River
Movie ★ 9.0