Sir Lewis Casson (Lewis Casson)
Actor of stage and film. Casson was married to British actress, Dame Sybil Thorndike from 1908 until his death in 1969, and was the father of Ann, Christopher, John, and Mary Casson. His films are, “Uncle Vanya” (1963), “Shake Hands With The Devil” (1959), “Men Of The Sea” (1951), “The Winslow Boy” (1948), “Sixty Glorious Years” (1938), “South Riding” (1938), “Victoria The Great” (1937), “Calling The Tune” (1936), “Rhodes Of Africa” (1936), “Midshipman Easy” (1935), “Little Friend” (1934), “The Night Club Queen” (1934), “Crime On The Hill” (1933), and “Escape” (1930). (bio by: K) Family links: Spouse: Sybil Thorndike (1882 – 1976)* Children: Ann Casson (1915 – 1990)* *Calculated relationship
Born
- October, 26, 1875
- England
Died
- May, 05, 1969
- England
Cemetery
- Golders Green Crematorium
- England