David Edgar Alderson Horne (14 July 1898 in Balcombe, Sussex – 15 March 1970 in Marylebone, London) was an English film and stage actor.[1]

David Horne
Horne in Martin Luther (1953)
Born
David Edgar Alderson Horne

(1898-07-14)14 July 1898
Balcombe, Sussex, England
Died15 March 1970(1970-03-15) (aged 71)
Marylebone, London, England
OccupationActor
Years active1933–1968
Spouse
(m. 1924, divorced)

Biography

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David Horne in the TV series One Step Beyond, episode The Villa, 1961

Horne began his film career in the 1930s, after a distinguished early career in the theatre. He was generally seen portraying pompous, self-satisfied characters. He never managed to rise to the "star" level in his silver screen acting career, but he was an indispensable character actor, and played many utility parts such as desk clerks, newspaper editors, police officials, lawyers and doctors. He continued his theatre work until his death in 1970.

In 1924 he married the former actress Renée Mayer. The marriage was later dissolved.[2]

Filmography

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Film

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Stage

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References

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  1. ^ BFI.org
  2. ^ Marriage of Renée Mayer and David A. E. Horne in the England and Wales Civil Registration Marriage Index 1916-2005
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