Colin Clive
Acting
Biography
Colin Clive (January 20 1900 - June 25, 1937) was a French-born British actor known for playing tumultuous characters which often mirrored his personal life. He is most famous for his role as Dr. Henry Frankenstein in the 1931 film Frankenstein and its 1935 sequel, Bride of Frankenstein. Clive entered the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, making his debut in 1919 as 'Claude' in The Eclipse. After almost ten years of touring, he was chosen for the role of 'Stanhope' in the war play Journey's End, replacing Laurence Olivier who had another commitment. He died from complications of tuberculosis or…
Also known as
Colin Glenn Clive-Greig
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Known For
Bride of Frankenstein
1935 · Movie
Frankenstein
1931 · Movie
Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies
2025 · Movie
The Ghost of Frankenstein
1942 · Movie
Lily Christine
1932 · Movie
History Is Made at Night
1937 · Movie
Mad Love
1935 · Movie
Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film
2014 · Movie
The Stronger Sex
1931 · Movie
The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo
1935 · Movie
Christopher Strong
1933 · Movie
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
2007 · Movie