Post by teleadm on Sept 29, 2018 10:19:12 GMT
Trevor Howard, a huge box-office star in Britain in the late 1940s and early 1950s, who went on to international stardom, and later character roles. He was also an alcoholic that was sometimes very difficult to handle. He also refused an OBE, or to be Sir Trevor Howard, saying things about that nomination that is unprintable.
Little Trevor Wallace Howard-Smith was born 105 years ago in Cliftonville, Kent, England. His father was an insurance underwriter for Lloyds of London and he spent the first eight years of his life travelling around the world, usually left in care with strangers. He was educated at Clifton College (to which he left in his will a substantial legacy for a drama scholarship) and at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. In 1933, at the end of his first year, he was chosen as best actor in his class for his performance as Benedict in a school production of Much Ado About Nothing. While Howard was still studying, he made his professional debut at the Gate Theatre in Revolt in a Reformatory.
When he left school he worked regularly on stage, including several performances at Stratford-upon-Avon, and in a two-year run in the original production of French Without Tears.
During WWII joined British Army's Royal Corps of Signals, but was discharged because of mental instability and having a "psychopathic personality". This might explain his later alcoholism.
Howard began working in films with an uncredited part The Way Ahead 1944, directed by Carol Reed. He was in a big stage hit, A Soldier for Christmas 1944 and a production of Eugene O'Neill's Anna Christie 1944. Howard received his first credit for The Way to the Stars 1945, playing a pilot.
Howard's performance in The Way Ahead came to the attention of David Lean, who was looking for someone to play the role of Alec in Brief Encounter 1945. Lean recommended him to Noël Coward, who agreed with the suggestion, and the success of the film launched Howard's film career, that continued in both movies and on television until he left us early 1988 aged 74, his marriage with Helen Cherry (stage actress) lasted from 1944 until his death, and was probably one of the few people who could handle him.
An uncomplete trip down memory lane:
First credited role in The Way to the Stars 1945 aka Johnny in the Clouds.
Brief Encounter 1945, with Celia Johnson.
I See a Dark Stranger aka The Adventuress 1946, with Deborah Kerr.
Green for Danger 1946, with Sally Gray and Alastair Sim.
The Third Man 1949, with Alida Valli and Joseph Cotten.
Golden Salamander 1950, with Anouk Aimée.
The Clouded Yellow 1950, with Jean Simmons.
Outcast of the Islands 1952.
The Heart of the Matter 1953, with Elizabeth Allan and Denholm Elliott.
Run for the Sun 1956, with Peter van Eyck, first Hollywood financed movie.
Around the World in 80 Days 1956, with other Reform Club Members, Basil Sydney, Ronald Squire, Robert Morley and Finlay Currie.
The Key 1958, with Sophia Loren. This earned Trevor his only BAFTA Award.
The Roots of Heaven 1958, with Juliette Greco and Errol Flynn.
Sons and Lovers 1960, with Dean Stockwell. Trevor's only Oscar nomination.
Mutiny on the Bounty 1962, as Captain Blight.
Invincible Mr. Disraeli 1963 TV a Hallmark Hall of Fame production. This gave Trevor an Emmy Award
Father Goose 1964
Von Ryan's Express 1965, with Frank Sinatra
The Charge of the Light Brigade 1968
Ryan's Daughter 1970, with Robert Mitchum.
11 Harrowhouse 1974, with Charles Grodin
The Last Remake of Beau Geste 1977, with Marty Feldman, Ann-Margret and Michael York.
Superman 1978, as the 1st elder.
Sir Henry at Rawlinson End 1980, a rare later day lead role, and one he said was his favorite movie role.
The Missionary 1982, with Maggie Smith and Michael Palin.
Guest star on a double episode of The Love Boat 1984 TV-series, with Colleen Dewhurst.
White Mischief 1988, with Joss Ackland and Greta Scacchi.
Final film, The Dawning 1988, with Jean Simmons.
Heavy drinking takes it's toll, yet he acted in 118 movies and television productions.
Thanks for watching!
Hope you enjoyed!
Opinions are welcome!
Little Trevor Wallace Howard-Smith was born 105 years ago in Cliftonville, Kent, England. His father was an insurance underwriter for Lloyds of London and he spent the first eight years of his life travelling around the world, usually left in care with strangers. He was educated at Clifton College (to which he left in his will a substantial legacy for a drama scholarship) and at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. In 1933, at the end of his first year, he was chosen as best actor in his class for his performance as Benedict in a school production of Much Ado About Nothing. While Howard was still studying, he made his professional debut at the Gate Theatre in Revolt in a Reformatory.
When he left school he worked regularly on stage, including several performances at Stratford-upon-Avon, and in a two-year run in the original production of French Without Tears.
During WWII joined British Army's Royal Corps of Signals, but was discharged because of mental instability and having a "psychopathic personality". This might explain his later alcoholism.
Howard began working in films with an uncredited part The Way Ahead 1944, directed by Carol Reed. He was in a big stage hit, A Soldier for Christmas 1944 and a production of Eugene O'Neill's Anna Christie 1944. Howard received his first credit for The Way to the Stars 1945, playing a pilot.
Howard's performance in The Way Ahead came to the attention of David Lean, who was looking for someone to play the role of Alec in Brief Encounter 1945. Lean recommended him to Noël Coward, who agreed with the suggestion, and the success of the film launched Howard's film career, that continued in both movies and on television until he left us early 1988 aged 74, his marriage with Helen Cherry (stage actress) lasted from 1944 until his death, and was probably one of the few people who could handle him.
An uncomplete trip down memory lane:
First credited role in The Way to the Stars 1945 aka Johnny in the Clouds.
Brief Encounter 1945, with Celia Johnson.
I See a Dark Stranger aka The Adventuress 1946, with Deborah Kerr.
Green for Danger 1946, with Sally Gray and Alastair Sim.
The Third Man 1949, with Alida Valli and Joseph Cotten.
Golden Salamander 1950, with Anouk Aimée.
The Clouded Yellow 1950, with Jean Simmons.
Outcast of the Islands 1952.
The Heart of the Matter 1953, with Elizabeth Allan and Denholm Elliott.
Run for the Sun 1956, with Peter van Eyck, first Hollywood financed movie.
Around the World in 80 Days 1956, with other Reform Club Members, Basil Sydney, Ronald Squire, Robert Morley and Finlay Currie.
The Key 1958, with Sophia Loren. This earned Trevor his only BAFTA Award.
The Roots of Heaven 1958, with Juliette Greco and Errol Flynn.
Sons and Lovers 1960, with Dean Stockwell. Trevor's only Oscar nomination.
Mutiny on the Bounty 1962, as Captain Blight.
Invincible Mr. Disraeli 1963 TV a Hallmark Hall of Fame production. This gave Trevor an Emmy Award
Father Goose 1964
Von Ryan's Express 1965, with Frank Sinatra
The Charge of the Light Brigade 1968
Ryan's Daughter 1970, with Robert Mitchum.
11 Harrowhouse 1974, with Charles Grodin
The Last Remake of Beau Geste 1977, with Marty Feldman, Ann-Margret and Michael York.
Superman 1978, as the 1st elder.
Sir Henry at Rawlinson End 1980, a rare later day lead role, and one he said was his favorite movie role.
The Missionary 1982, with Maggie Smith and Michael Palin.
Guest star on a double episode of The Love Boat 1984 TV-series, with Colleen Dewhurst.
White Mischief 1988, with Joss Ackland and Greta Scacchi.
Final film, The Dawning 1988, with Jean Simmons.
Heavy drinking takes it's toll, yet he acted in 118 movies and television productions.
Thanks for watching!
Hope you enjoyed!
Opinions are welcome!
