Colin Clive
Biography
Colin Clive (January 20 1900 - June 25, 1937) was a French-born British actor known for playing tumultuous characters which often mirrored his personal life. He is most famous for his role as Dr. Henry Frankenstein in the 1931 film Frankenstein and its 1935 sequel, Bride of Frankenstein. Clive entered the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, making his debut in 1919 as 'Claude' in The Eclipse. After almost ten years of touring, he was chosen for the role of 'Stanhope' in the war play Journey's End, replacing Laurence Olivier who had another commitment. He died from complications of tuberculosis originating from his severe alcoholism at only the youthful age of 37.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Bride of Frankenstein
as Henry Frankenstein
1935
Frankenstein
as Henry Frankenstein
1931
The Ghost of Frankenstein
as Dr. Henry Frankenstein (flashback) (uncredited)
1942
History Is Made at Night
as Bruce Vail
1937
Mad Love
as Stephen Orlac
1935
Journey's End
as Denis Stanhope
1930
Christopher Strong
as Sir Christopher Strong
1933
The Right to Live
as Maurice Trent
1935
The Key
as Capt. Andrew 'Andy' Kerr
1934
Lancer Spy
as Col. Fenwick (rehearsed only) (uncredited)
1937
One More River
as Sir Gerald Corven
1934
Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook
as Dr. Henry Frankenstein (archive footage)
1991
The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo
as Bertrand Berkeley
1935
Jane Eyre
as Edward Rochester
1934
The Girl from 10th Avenue
as John Marland
1935
Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film
as Henry Frankenstein (archive footage)
2014
The Widow from Monte Carlo
as Eric Reynolds
1935
The Woman I Love
as Capt. Thelis
1937
Looking Forward
as Geoffrey Fielding
1933
Clive of India
as Capt. Johnstone
1935