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Hugh Wakefield

English actor (1888–1971) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Hugh Wakefield
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Hugh Wakefield (10 November 1888 – 5 December 1971) was an English film actor, who played supporting roles.[1] He was often seen wearing a monocle.[2][3]

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Hugh Claude Wakefield was born in Wanstead, Essex. He also had a distinguished stage career,[4] which began at the age of 11. City of Song (1931) was his first film.[5] After completing 1954's The Million Pound Note, Wakefield retired from film acting.[6] He died 5 December 1971 in London aged 83.

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Stage

Wakefield appeared in the original London productions of Between Friends (1930), Take a Chance (1931), Tea for Two (1938), Off the Record (1947), Top Secret (1949), Dead Secret (1952) and The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker (1955) .

Personal life

Hugh Wakefield served with the RAF during World War II, along with his Blithe Spirit co-star Rex Harrison. He was also an avid sportsman, particularly enjoying golf and tennis.[6] His daughter, Margaret Diana (1933-2015), married the aristocratic jockey Gay Kindersley.[7]

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