
Colin Clive
Born January 20, 1900 in Saint-Malo, Brittany, France · Died June 25, 1937 (aged 37)
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.
Read more
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.
Biography from TMDB · IMDb
Acted in 19
LearningLegacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies2025
LearningMonster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film2014
LearningFamous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman2007
LearningUniversal Horror1998- Frankenstein: A Cinematic ScrapbookLearningFrankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook1991
LearningReport1967
LearningThe Ghost of Frankenstein1942
LearningLancer Spy1937
LearningThe Woman I Love1937
LearningHistory Is Made at Night1937
LearningThe Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo1935
LearningMad Love1935
Bride of Frankenstein1935
LearningClive of India1935
LearningOne More River1934
LearningThe Key1934
LearningLooking Forward1933
LearningChristopher Strong1933
Frankenstein1931