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Acting

Dennis Price

Born
Jun 23, 1915 · Aged 58
Died
Oct 6, 1973
Place of birth
Twyford, England
Gender
Male
Movie credits
105
TV credits
21
Also known as (3)
  • Denis Price
  • Деннис Прайс
  • Dennistoun Franklyn John Rose Price

Biography

Sophisticated and suave, British actor Dennis Price ( born Dennistoun Franklyn John Rose Price) (23 June 1915 – 6 October 1973) brought a touch of class to every character he portrayed. Price appeared first on the British stage before landing his first role in film in "A Canterbury Tale" as the protective police officer, Sergeant Peter Gibbs. Next up was a defining role as the calm, cool, and devilish murderer Louis Mazzini in the black comedy "Kind Hearts and Coronets," opposite Alec Guinness. Turning to the truly dark side, Price later took on the role of Major Charles Scott in the…