Brandon Hurst (30 November 1866 – 15 July 1947) was an English stage and film actor.

Early life

Born in London, England, Hurst studied

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in his youth and began performing in theater in the 1880s. Before he began acting professionally, Hurst served seven years in the English army, including five years with the King's Dragoon Guards in India.

Career

He worked in Broadway shows from 1900 until his entry into motion pictures. His most notable stage appearance was ''Two Women'' in 1910, costarring Mrs. Leslie Carter and

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'' (1920),

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in '' The Hunchback of Notre Dame'' (1923), Alexei Karenin opposite

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in ''

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'' (1927), and Barkilphedro in ''

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'' (1928). His roles in sound films during the 1920s and 1930s were often small. One of his more important roles was the sinister Merlin the Magician in Fox's '' A Connecticut Yankee'' (1931). Hurst worked as an actor until his death, his last film was '' Two Guys from Texas'' (1948).

Filmography

* '' Via Wireless'' (1915) - Edward Pinckney (film debut) * ''

'' (1920) - Sir George Carew * '' A Dark Lantern'' (1920) - Colonel Dereham * '' The World's Applause'' (1923) - James Crane * ''

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'' (1923) - Dr. Gelzer * '' The Hunchback of Notre Dame'' (1923) - Jehan Frollo * '' The Thief of Bagdad'' (1924) - The Caliph * '' Cytherea'' (1924) - Daniel Randon * '' One Night in Rome'' (1924) - Count Beetholde * ''

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'' (1924) - Herrold, the reporter * '' He Who Gets Slapped'' (1924) - Clown (uncredited) * '' The Lover of Camille'' (1924) - Bertrand * '' The Lady'' (1925) - St. Aubyns Sr * '' Lightnin''' (1925) - Everett Hammond * ''

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'' (1926) - Jasper Doak * '' Made for Love'' (1926) - Pharaoh * '' The Grand Duchess and the Waiter'' (1926) - Matard - Hotel Manager * '' Secret Orders'' (1926) - Butler * '' Paris at Midnight'' (1926) - Count Tarrefer * '' The Shamrock Handicap'' (1926) - The Procurer of Taxes (uncredited) * '' The Rainmaker'' (1926) - Doyle * '' Volcano!'' (1926) - André de Chauvalons * '' The Amateur Gentleman'' (1926) - Peterby * '' The Lady of the Harem'' (1926) - Beggar * '' The King of Kings'' (1927) (uncredited) * '' 7th Heaven'' (1927) - Uncle George (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1927) - The Campbell Chieftain * '' The High School Hero'' (1927) - Mr. Golden * ''

'' (1927) - Karenin * ''

'' (1928) - Barkilphedro * ''

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'' (1928) - A.K. Wellington * ''

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'' (1928) - Inspector Haynes * '' The Voice of the Storm'' (1929) - Dr. Isaacs * '' The Wolf of Wall Street'' (1929) - Sturgess * '' The Greene Murder Case'' (1929) - Sproot * '' Her Private Life'' (1929) - Sir Emmett Wildering * '' High Society Blues'' (1930) - Jowles * '' The Eyes of the World'' (1930) - Mr. Taine * '' The Right of Way'' (1931) - Crown Attorney * '' A Connecticut Yankee'' (1931) -

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/Doctor in Mansion * '' Young as You Feel'' (1931) - Robbins * '' Murder at Midnight'' (1931) - Lawrence * '' Murders in the Rue Morgue'' (1932) - Prefect of Police * '' Scarface'' (1932) - Citizens Committee Member (uncredited) * '' The Midnight Lady'' (1932) - District Attorney * '' White Zombie'' (1932) - Silver * '' Down to Earth'' (1932) - Jeffrey, the Butler * ''

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'' (1932) - Secretary to Erskine (uncredited) * '' Rasputin and the Empress'' (1932) - Staff General (uncredited) * '' Cavalcade'' (1933) - Gilbert & Sullivan Actor (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1933) - Banker Burkhart (uncredited) * '' Bombay Mail'' (1934) - Pundit Garnath Chundra * '' The Lost Patrol'' (1934) - Bell * ''

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'' (1934) - Stock Trader * ''

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'' (1934) - Hindu Priest * '' Viva Villa!'' (1934) - Statesman (uncredited) * '' Have a Heart'' (1934) - Bramley, Consulting Doctor (uncredited) * '' Crimson Romance'' (1934) - English Officer * '' Red Morning'' (1934) - Island Magistrate * '' Bright Eyes'' (1934) - Higgins * '' The Little Minister'' (1934) - Anders Strothers (uncredited) * '' The Woman in Red'' (1935) - Uncle Emlen Wyatt * '' While the Patient Slept'' (1935) - Grondal * '' Bonnie Scotland'' (1935) - Military Policeman (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1935) - Doctor Treating Toby (uncredited) * '' The Great Impersonation'' (1935) - Middleton * ''

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'' (1935) - Minor Role (uncredited) * '' The Moon's Our Home'' (1936) - Babson * '' Mary of Scotland'' (1936) - Airan * '' The Charge of the Light Brigade'' (1936) - Lord Raglan (uncredited) * '' The Plough and the Stars'' (1936) - Sergeant Tinley * '' Stolen Holiday'' (1937) - Police Detective (uncredited) * '' Maid of Salem'' (1937) - Tithing Man * '' Maytime'' (1937) - Master of Ceremonies (uncredited) * '' Wee Willie Winkie'' (1937) - Bagby * '' The Firefly'' (1937) - English General (uncredited) * '' Four Men and a Prayer'' (1938) - Jury Foreman (uncredited) * '' Kidnapped'' (1938) - Doomster * '' Professor Beware'' (1938) - Charlile - Butler (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1938) - Beggar (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1938) -

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* '' East Side of Heaven'' (1939) - Butler (uncredited) * '' Tell No Tales'' (1939) - Lovelake's Butler (uncredited) * '' The Sun Never Sets'' (1939) - Doctor (uncredited) * '' Stanley and Livingstone'' (1939) - Sir Henry Forrester * '' It's a Wonderful World'' (1939) - Paul Henry * '' The Blue Bird'' (1940) - Footman * '' If I Had My Way'' (1940) - Hedges (uncredited) * '' Rhythm on the River'' (1940) - Bates (uncredited) * '' The Howards of Virginia'' (1940) - Wilton (uncredited) * '' Sign of the Wolf'' (1941) - Dr. Morton * '' Charley's Aunt'' (1941) - Coach (uncredited) * ''

'' (1941) - Briggs, Lanyon's Butler (uncredited) * '' Birth of the Blues'' (1941) - Headwaiter in Cafe (uncredited) * '' Road to Happiness'' (1941) - Swayne * ''

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'' (1942) - Mr. Chief Justice

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* ''

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'' (1942) - Hans (uncredited) * '' The Mad Martindales'' (1942) - Smythe Butler * '' The Pied Piper'' (1942) - Major Domo (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1942) - English Announcer (uncredited) * '' Tennessee Johnson'' (1942) - Senator (uncredited) * '' The Leopard Man'' (1943) - Cemetery Gatekeeper (uncredited) * '' The Constant Nymph'' (1943) - Minor Role (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1943) - Dignified Man in Audience * '' The Man from Down Under'' (1943) - Government Official at Train Station (uncredited) * '' Thank Your Lucky Stars'' (1943) - Cab Driver in 'Good Night, Good Neighbor' Number (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1943) - Lowood School Trustee (uncredited) * '' Shine On, Harvest Moon'' (1944) - Watchman (uncredited) * '' Radio Bugs'' (1944, Short) - Shakespearean Actor (uncredited) * '' The Adventures of Mark Twain'' (1944) -

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(uncredited) * '' The Canterville Ghost'' (1944) - Mr. Peabody (uncredited) * '' Mrs. Parkington'' (1944) - Footman (uncredited) * '' The Princess and the Pirate'' (1944) - Mr. Pelly * '' House of Frankenstein'' (1944) - Dr. Geissler * '' The Man in Half Moon Street'' (1945) - Simpson—Butler * ''

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'' (1945) - Lewellyn Powell (uncredited) * '' The Great John L.'' (1945) - Prince of Wales' Valet (uncredited) * '' The Spanish Main'' (1945) - The Sea Lawyer (uncredited) * '' Confidential Agent'' (1945) - Man on Train (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1945) - Man at Zambini's (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1945) - Gambler (uncredited) * '' The Green Years'' (1946) - Bookseller (uncredited) * '' Monsieur Beaucaire'' (1946) - Marquis (uncredited) * '' Sister Kenny'' (1946) - Mr. Todd - Landlord (uncredited) * '' Magnificent Doll'' (1946) - Brown (uncredited) * '' The Time, the Place and the Girl'' (1946) - Simpkins - the Cassel's Butler (uncredited) * '' My Favorite Brunette'' (1947) - Butler (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1947) - Townsman (uncredited) * '' Where There's Life'' (1947) - Floor Walker (uncredited) * '' My Wild Irish Rose'' (1947) - Michael the Gardener (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1947) - Barker (uncredited) * '' Two Guys from Texas'' (1948) - Judge (final film) (uncredited)

References

External links

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Still from ''The Stronger Sex'' (1907)
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