Frederick Lloyd (15 January 1880 – 24 November 1949) was a British film and

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. His most notable appearances include Doctor Watson in the 1932 film ''

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'' and Mr. Grimwig in

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's 1948 literature adaption ''

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Biography

He was born Frederick William Lloyd in London on 15 January 1880. His parents were the Reverend Frederick Charles Lloyd and his wife Mary Florence, née Cox. Lloyd was married to theatre actress Auriol Lee from 1911 to 1922. He was later married to actress Yvette Plancon from 1925 to 1929. He died on 24 November 1949 at

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, Sussex, England. In an obituary in ''The Times''

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wrote that 'the theatre has suffered a real loss in the death of Frederick Lloyd', adding 'his enthusiasm and charming joviality and his generous attitude toward the young actor-director — for I was a young man when I met him first — is something I shall remember with great affection and gratitude'.''The Times'', 28 November 1949

Selected filmography

* '' The W Plan'' (1930) * '' Tell England'' (1931) * ''

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'' (1931) * '' The Beggar Student'' (1931) * '' A Gentleman of Paris'' (1931) * '' The Great Gay Road'' (1931) * '' Sleepless Nights'' (1932) * ''

'' (1932) Dr. Watson * '' The Song You Gave Me'' (1933) * '' Up for the Derby'' (1933) * '' Mixed Doubles'' (1933) * '' Royal Cavalcade'' (1935) * '' Radio Pirates'' (1935) * ''

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'' (1936) Muller * '' Under Secret Orders'' (1937) Col. Marchand * '' Oh, Mr Porter!'' (1937) Minister * '' Secret Lives'' (1937) * '' Weddings Are Wonderful'' (1938) * ''

'' (1948) Mr. Grimwig

References

External links

* 1880 births 1949 deaths British male film actors Male actors from London 20th-century British male actors {{UK-film-actor-stub