Donald Crisp
Born July 26, 1882 (Age: 143)
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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
1963
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as Grandpa Spencer
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Age: 80
Greyfriars Bobby
1961
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as James Brown
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Age: 78
Pollyanna
1960
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as Mayor Karl Warren
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Age: 77
A Dog of Flanders
1959
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as Jehan Daas
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Age: 76
The Last Hurrah
1958
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as The Cardinal
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Age: 76
Saddle the Wind
1958
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as Dennis Deneen
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Age: 75
No Image
Fire on the Heather
1956
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as
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Age: 74
The Man from Laramie
1955
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as Alec Waggoman
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Age: 73
The Red, White and Blue Line
1955
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as Self
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Age: 72
The Long Gray Line
1955
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as Old Martin
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Age: 72
A Star Is Born World Premiere
1954
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as Self
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Age: 72
Prince Valiant
1954
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as King Aguar
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Age: 71
Bright Leaf
1950
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as Major Singleton
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Age: 67
The Valley of Decision
1945
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as William Scott
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Age: 62
Son of Lassie
1945
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as Sam Carraclough
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Age: 62
National Velvet
1945
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as Mr. Herbert Brown
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Age: 62
The Battle of Midway
1942
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as Main Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
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Age: 60
The Gay Sisters
1942
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as Ralph Pedloch
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Age: 60
How Green Was My Valley
1941
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as Gwilym Morgan
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Age: 59
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
1941
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as Sir Charles Emery
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Age: 59
Shining Victory
1941
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as Dr. Drewett
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Age: 58
Red Dust
1932
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as Guidon
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Age: 50
A Passport to Hell
1932
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as Sgt. Snyder
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Age: 50
Kick In
1931
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as Garvey
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Age: 48
Svengali
1931
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as The Laird
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Age: 48
Scotland Yard
1930
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as Charles Fox
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Age: 48
The Commanding Officer
1915
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as Col. Archer (the Commandant)
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Age: 32
The Birth of a Nation
1915
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as Gen. U.S. Grant
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Age: 32
The Love Route
1915
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as Harry Marshall
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Age: 32
The Failure
1911
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as Bank Employee
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Age: 29
The Miser's Heart
1911
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as Policeman
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Age: 29
The Battle
1911
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as A Union soldier (uncredited)
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Age: 29
The Long Road
1911
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as A Servant / The Landlord
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Age: 29
The Adventures of Billy
1911
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as First Tramp
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Age: 29
The Making of a Man
1911
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as Actor / Backstage
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Age: 29
Her Awakening
1911
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as Accident Witness
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Age: 29
Swords and Hearts
1911
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as At Frazier House/Bushwacker (uncredited)
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Age: 29
The Primal Call
1911
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as At Club
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Age: 28
What Shall We Do with Our Old?
1911
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as Night Court Bailiff
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Age: 28
Heart Beats of Long Ago
1911
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as Courtier
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Age: 28
Fate's Turning
1911
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as The Valet
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Age: 28
The Italian Barber
1911
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as At Ball
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Age: 28
No Image
The Two Paths
1911
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as Footman
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Age: 28