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Ernest Thesiger
Acting
Born: January 15, 1879
Chelsea, London, England, UK
Biography
Ernest Thesiger, CBE, was an English stage and screen actor. He is best known for his distinctive performance as Dr. Septimus Pretorius in James Whale's 1935 film The Bride of Frankenstein.
Known For

Scrooge
as The Undertaker

The Horse's Mouth
as Hickson

Bride of Frankenstein
as Doctor Pretorius

The Robe
as Emperor Tiberius

The Million Pound Note
as Mr. Garrett, Bank Director

The Magic Box
as Earl

The Old Dark House
as Horace Femm

Caesar and Cleopatra
as Theodotus

The Man in the White Suit
as Sir John Kierlaw

The Winslow Boy
as Mr. Ridgeley Pierce