Donald Crisp

Donald Crisp

Born July 26, 1882 (Age: 143) Bow, London, England, UK

Biography

Donald Crisp was born George William Crisp at the family home in Bow, London. Donald's parents were James Crisp and Elizabeth Crisp, his birth was registered by his mother on 4th September 1882. Donald's sisters were Elizabeth, Ann, Alice (known as Louisa) and Eliza and his brothers were James, John and Mark. Family memories state that Donald's brother-in-law James Needham (Louisa's husband) lent/gave Donald the fare to USA. The family have a photo of Donald which he sent to 'Jimmy' and signed. On 16th February 1937 Donald applied for a US Social Security account number giving his address as N Vista Street Hollywood California, and his employers Warner Brothers Pictures, Burbank California. On his application Donald did not know his mother's maiden name.
Donald Crisp was born George William Crisp at the family home in Bow, London. Donald's parents were James Crisp and Elizabeth Crisp, his birth was registered by his mother on 4th September 1882. Donald's sisters were Elizabeth, Ann, Alice (known as Louisa) and Eliza and his brothers were James, John and Mark. Family memories state that Donald's brother-in-law James Needham (Louisa's husband) lent/gave Donald the fare to USA. The family have a photo of Donald which he sent to 'Jimmy' and signed. On 16th February 1937 Donald applied for a US Social Security account number giving his address as N Vista Street Hollywood California, and his employers Warner Brothers Pictures, Burbank California. On his application Donald did not know his mother's maiden name.
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Filmography

Spencer's Mountain

Spencer's Mountain

1963 as Grandpa Spencer Age: 80
Greyfriars Bobby

Greyfriars Bobby

1961 as James Brown Age: 78
Pollyanna

Pollyanna

1960 as Mayor Karl Warren Age: 77
A Dog of Flanders

A Dog of Flanders

1959 as Jehan Daas Age: 76
The Last Hurrah

The Last Hurrah

1958 as The Cardinal Age: 76
Saddle the Wind

Saddle the Wind

1958 as Dennis Deneen Age: 75
No Image

Fire on the Heather

1956 as Age: 74
The Man from Laramie

The Man from Laramie

1955 as Alec Waggoman Age: 73
The Red, White and Blue Line

The Red, White and Blue Line

1955 as Self Age: 72
The Long Gray Line

The Long Gray Line

1955 as Old Martin Age: 72
A Star Is Born World Premiere

A Star Is Born World Premiere

1954 as Self Age: 72
Prince Valiant

Prince Valiant

1954 as King Aguar Age: 71
Bright Leaf

Bright Leaf

1950 as Major Singleton Age: 67
The Valley of Decision

The Valley of Decision

1945 as William Scott Age: 62
Son of Lassie

Son of Lassie

1945 as Sam Carraclough Age: 62
National Velvet

National Velvet

1945 as Mr. Herbert Brown Age: 62
The Battle of Midway

The Battle of Midway

1942 as Main Narrator (voice) (uncredited) Age: 60
The Gay Sisters

The Gay Sisters

1942 as Ralph Pedloch Age: 60
How Green Was My Valley

How Green Was My Valley

1941 as Gwilym Morgan Age: 59
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

1941 as Sir Charles Emery Age: 59
Shining Victory

Shining Victory

1941 as Dr. Drewett Age: 58
Red Dust

Red Dust

1932 as Guidon Age: 50
A Passport to Hell

A Passport to Hell

1932 as Sgt. Snyder Age: 50
Kick In

Kick In

1931 as Garvey Age: 48
Svengali

Svengali

1931 as The Laird Age: 48
Scotland Yard

Scotland Yard

1930 as Charles Fox Age: 48
The Commanding Officer

The Commanding Officer

1915 as Col. Archer (the Commandant) Age: 32
The Birth of a Nation

The Birth of a Nation

1915 as Gen. U.S. Grant Age: 32
The Love Route

The Love Route

1915 as Harry Marshall Age: 32
The Failure

The Failure

1911 as Bank Employee Age: 29
The Miser's Heart

The Miser's Heart

1911 as Policeman Age: 29
The Battle

The Battle

1911 as A Union soldier (uncredited) Age: 29
The Long Road

The Long Road

1911 as A Servant / The Landlord Age: 29
The Adventures of Billy

The Adventures of Billy

1911 as First Tramp Age: 29
The Making of a Man

The Making of a Man

1911 as Actor / Backstage Age: 29
Her Awakening

Her Awakening

1911 as Accident Witness Age: 29
Swords and Hearts

Swords and Hearts

1911 as At Frazier House/Bushwacker (uncredited) Age: 29
The Primal Call

The Primal Call

1911 as At Club Age: 28
What Shall We Do with Our Old?

What Shall We Do with Our Old?

1911 as Night Court Bailiff Age: 28
Heart Beats of Long Ago

Heart Beats of Long Ago

1911 as Courtier Age: 28
Fate's Turning

Fate's Turning

1911 as The Valet Age: 28
The Italian Barber

The Italian Barber

1911 as At Ball Age: 28
No Image

The Two Paths

1911 as Footman Age: 28