Sir Cedric Hardwicke
(1893-1964)

Died aged c. 71

Sir Cedric Webster Hardwicke (19 February 1893 – 6 August 1964) was an English stage and film actor whose career spanned nearly 50 years. His theatre work included notable performances in productions of the plays of Shakespeare and Shaw, and his film work included leading roles in several adapted literary classics.

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Sir Cedric Hardwicke actor of stage and screen, theatre director, particularly known for his interpretations of Shaw and Shakespeare. Born at Lye Cross 19 February 1893 knighted in 1933 and returned in 1935 to open the new library d. 6 August 1964 New York

Lye Library, High Street, Lye, Dudley, United Kingdom where they was born near (1893)