About John Penrose
Lived 1914 – 1983 (aged 69). John Penrose was a British actor and film actor.
Derek John Penrose (5 May 1914 – 22 May 1983) was a British actor. After graduating from RADA in 1936, he made his London stage debut the following year in Old Music at the St. James' Theatre.
His best-known role was in the 1949 film Kind Hearts and Coronets, where he played Lionel, Sibella's dull husband whom Louis was accused of murdering.
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Who was John Penrose?
British actor (1914-1983)
When was John Penrose born?
John Penrose was born on 5 May 1914 in Southsea.
When did John Penrose die?
John Penrose died on 22 May 1983 in London.
What was John Penrose's occupation?
John Penrose was an actor and film actor.
What nationality was John Penrose?
John Penrose was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Penrose (actor)
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