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Dennis Hoey
★ Acting

Dennis Hoey

1893 – 1960 · London, England, UK · Active 1927–1952

Dennis Hoey, known for his role in The Spider Woman (1943), brings a distinctive flair to the realm of classic horror. His portrayal in this film showcases his ability to navigate the intricate web of suspense and intrigue that defines the genre. With a career rooted in the early 20th century, Hoey's performances often reflect the stylistic nuances of the time, making him a notable figure in the cult cinema landscape. His work in The Spider Woman contributes to the film's legacy as a compelling blend of mystery and horror.

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The Spider Woman

The Spider Woman

1943 ★ 7.0
as Insp. Lestrade

Sherlock Holmes investigates a series of so-called "pajama suicides". He knows the female villain behind them is as cunning as Moriarty and as venomous as a spider. Based on "The Sign of Four" and the short stories "The Dying Detective", "The Final Problem", "The Speckled Band" and "The Adventure of the Devil's Foot".

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Filmography

65 credits
1950s 5 credits
1952
Caribbean as Burford
Movie ★ 6.3
1952
Plymouth Adventure as Head Constable
Movie ★ 5.9
1952
Omnibus as Arthur Conan Doyle
TV ★ 6.3
1951
Movie ★ 5.9
1950
The Kid from Texas as Major Harper
Movie ★ 5.5
1940s 35 credits
1949
Movie ★ 6.5
1949
The Secret Garden as Mr. Pitcher
Movie ★ 7.1
1948
Wake of the Red Witch as Capt. Munsey
Movie ★ 5.7
1948
Ruthless as Mr. Burnside
Movie ★ 5.7
1948
Joan of Arc as Sir William Glasdale
Movie ★ 6.1
1947
Where There's Life as Minister of War Grubitch
Movie ★ 6.4
1947
Second Chance as Roger Elwood
Movie ★ 6.5
1947
Christmas Eve as Williams 'Bill', Matilda's Butler
Movie ★ 5.4
1947
Movie ★ 6.2
1947
If Winter Comes as Tiny Wilson
Movie ★ 6.7
1947
The Crimson Key as Steven Loring
Movie ★ 4.5
1946
Terror by Night as Inspector Lestrade
Movie ★ 6.6
1946
The Strange Woman as Tim Hager
Movie ★ 6.2
1946
She-Wolf of London as Inspector Pierce
Movie ★ 5.6
1946
Roll on Texas Moon as Cole Gregory
Movie ★ 6.3
1946
Movie ★ 5.8
1946
Movie ★ 6.2
1945
The House of Fear as Inspector Lestrade
Movie ★ 6.9
1945
National Velvet as Mr. Greenford
Movie ★ 7.2
1945
A Thousand and One Nights as Sultan Kamar Al-Kir / Prince Hadji
Movie ★ 6.1
1945
Kitty as Jonathan Selby
Movie ★ 5.7
1944
The Pearl of Death as Inspector Lestrade
Movie ★ 7.1
1944
The Keys of the Kingdom as Alec Chisholm (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1944
Uncertain Glory as Father Le Clerc
Movie ★ 6.7
1943
Movie ★ 6.2
1943
The Spider Woman as Insp. Lestrade
Movie ★ 7.0
1943
Sherlock Holmes Faces Death as Inspector Lestrade
Movie ★ 6.9
1943
Movie ★ 6.8
1943
Bomber's Moon as Gestapo Col. von Grunow
Movie ★ 6.5
1942
Movie ★ 6.4
1942
Cairo as Colonel Woodhue
Movie ★ 6.4
1942
Movie ★ 7.2
1942
This Above All as Parsons
Movie ★ 6.8
1941
A Yank in the R.A.F. as Intelligence Officer
Movie ★ 5.6
1941
Confirm or Deny as Duffield, Ministry of Information
Movie ★ 4.8
1930s 24 credits
1939
A Criminal at Large as C.I. Tanner
Movie
1936
Black Roses as Nikander
Movie ★ 7.0
1936
Uncivilised as Mara the White Chief
Movie ★ 3.8
1935
Honeymoon for Three as M. Daumery
Movie ★ 6.3
1935
The Immortal Gentleman as Soldier / Toby Belch
Movie ★ 8.0
1935
Movie ★ 5.5
1935
Movie ★ 8.0
1935
Movie ★ 5.6
1935
Faust as Mephistopheles
Movie
1934
Chu Chin Chow as Rakham, chief henchman
Movie ★ 5.0
1934
I Spy as MNT
Movie ★ 7.0
1934
My Old Duchess as Montagu Neilson
Movie ★ 8.0
1934
Lily of Killarney as Miles-Na-Copaleen
Movie ★ 6.0
1933
Facing the Music as Capradossi
Movie ★ 10.0
1933
Maid Happy as Sir Rudolph Bartlett
Movie ★ 7.0
1933
Baroud as Captain Sabry
Movie ★ 6.0
1933
The Wandering Jew as Lord de Beaudricourt (Phase II)
Movie ★ 7.4
1933
Movie ★ 6.4
1932
Movie ★ 7.0
1932
Life Goes On as Anthony Carlisle
Movie ★ 10.0
1931
Tell England as The Chaplain, called "Padre"
Movie ★ 8.3
1931
Love Lies as Cyrus Watt
Movie ★ 7.0
1931
Movie ★ 8.0
1930
The Man from Chicago as Jimmy Donovan
Movie ★ 10.0
1920s 1 credit
1927
Tiptoes as Hotelier
Movie ★ 9.0