English-born american stage and film actor and director
Charles Laughton was a multi-talented individual from the United Kingdom who took on various roles in the entertainment industry. He was born on July 1, 1899, in Scarborough, North Yorkshire , and passed away on December 15, 1962, in Hollywood .
Laughton received education at both the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and Scarborough College . Throughout his career, he worked as a theatre director , film director , writer , film producer , screenwriter , and actor .
Charles Laughton's exceptional work in the entertainment industry led him to receive the prestigious Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album .
English-born american stage and film actor and director