Who plays Sir Oliver Surface in The School for Scandal?

Sir Oliver Surface is played by Sidney Paxton.

How is Sir Oliver Surface connected to other characters?

Sir Oliver Surface has 2 mapped relationships in The School for Scandal. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Sir Oliver Surface — The School for Scandal Character Profile

About Sir Oliver Surface

Wealthy uncle of the Surface brothers. Returning from the Indies, he disguises himself to test the true characters of his nephews, ultimately rewarding Charles and condemning Joseph.

Character Facts

Played by: Sidney Paxton
Appears in: The School for Scandal (1923)
Role: Supporting

Relationships (2)

Sir Oliver Surface — Family Uncle — Joseph Surface (Basil Rathbone)
Wealthy uncle testing his nephew's character
Sir Oliver Surface — Family Uncle — Charles Surface (John Stuart)
Wealthy uncle testing his nephew's character

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Lady Teazle (Queenie Thomas)
Sir Peter Teazle (Frank Stanmore)
Joseph Surface (Basil Rathbone)
Charles Surface (John Stuart)
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Snake (Wallace Bosco)
Moses (A.G. Poulton)
Sir Harry Bumper (Tubby Phillips)
Crabtree (James Reardon)
Lady Sneerwell (Elsie French)
Mrs. Candour (Mary Brough)
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