Frederick Volpe

Frederick Volpe (31 July 1865 – 7 March 1932), sometimes printed Volpé, was an English actor. He made his stage debut in his early twenties. From 1894 until his death he was a familiar figure on the West End stage, generally in undemanding comedies and other ephemeral productions. Among others, he created the role of Alexis in The Girl in the Taxi. He made several films, beginning in 1917.

Life and career Volpe was born in Liverpool, the son of Raffaele Volpe. and Sir Joshua Grimshaw in The Truth Game in a starry cast including Lily Elsie, Ivor Novello, Lilian Braithwaite, Viola Tree and Glen Byam Shaw (1928).

Volpe was married to the actress Alice Beet, whom he outlived by two months. He died at his home in Kew, Surrey aged 66.

Partial filmography The Labour Leader (1917) Once Upon a Time (1918) The Adventures of Mr. Pickwick (1921) Lord Richard in the Pantry (1930) The Middle Watch (1930) Bed and Breakfast (1930) Captivation (1931)