Alexander Knox
Alexander Knox (January 16, 1907 - April 25, 1995) was a Canadian actor. Born in Strathroy, Ontario, he moved to Boston, Massachusetts to appear on the stage. During the 1930s he moved to London where he appeared in several movies. In 1944 he was chosen by Darryl F. Zanuck to star in Wilson, the biographical film about Woodrow Wilson, for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Knox was unable to follow up with any Hollywood success, and he returned to England. He had major roles in The Vikings, Europa '51, The Longest Day, You Only Live Twice and Nicholas and Alexandra. He also wrote two adventure novels, Night of the White Bear and Totem Dream.
He died in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland.
Note: This profile was written in or before 2004.
Alexander Knox Facts
Occupation | Actor |
Birthday | January 16, 1907 |
Sign | Capricorn |
Birthplace | Strathroy, Ontario, Canada |
Date of death | April 25, 1995 (age 88) |
Awards | 1945 Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama (for Wilson) |
Selected Filmography
Nicholas And Alexandra | ||
You Only Live Twice | ||
The Vikings | ||
Khartoum | ||
Wilson | ||
TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY | ||
Sister Kenny | ||
The Icons of Suspense Collection: Hammer Films | ||
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