Anthony Dawson

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Characters played by Anthony Dawson

Ernst Stavros Blofeld — From Russia with Love (1963)

Mastermind of SPECTRE, Bond's arch-nemesis who orchestrates global criminal and terrorist schemes.

Professor R. J. Dent — Dr. No (1962)

Corrupt geologist and assassin working for Dr. No.

Ernst Stavro Blofeld — Thunderball (1965)

Ruthless leader of SPECTRE and Bond's arch-nemesis.

The Marques Siniestro — The Curse of the Werewolf (1961)

A cruel nobleman who imprisons a beggar for a disrespectful remark. After sexually assaulting the jailer's daughter, he is murdered by her. His early cruelty directly sets the tragic events of the film into motion.

Burt Cavanaugh — Death Rides a Horse (1967)

A saloon owner and one of the five outlaws, identifiable by a four-ace tattoo on his chest. Hired assassins to kill Ryan and is ultimately killed by Bill in a duel.

Samuel Pratt — A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof (1968)

The patriarch of the Pratt family and father of Roger Pratt. He aids his son in forming a new gang and personally participates in the violent siege of Billy Boy's ranch before being killed in the final shootout.

Security Officer — Action of the Tiger (1957)

The Security Officer represents the Albanian state security forces that threaten the escape party. Security officers arrive while Carson, Tracy, Henri, Mara, and the children are fleeing, forcing them to hide and continue their dangerous journey.

Anthony Sunshine, the old killer — Deadlock (1970)

Anthony Sunshine is Kid's longtime partner in the robbery and comes to the compound to recover the stolen money. He plays psychological games with Kid and Charles Dump, later betrays Kid, abandons him, and shoots Jessy and Corinna. Kid finally turns against his former partner and kills him.

Alpha — Operation Kid Brother (1967)

The authoritarian head of THANATOS during the organization's internal power struggle. He wants Dr. Neil Connery dead, blames Mr. Thai - 'Beta' for the failed operation, and orders him to kill himself. Mr. Thai - 'Beta' instead kills Alpha and assumes control of the organization.

Sven Nystrom — Valley of the Eagles (1951)

Ahlen's assistant, who knows where the laboratory key is hidden and disappears along with Helga after the invention's components are stolen. He and Helga flee north toward the Finnish border, leaving a false trail for their pursuers. In the hidden valley, he attempts to escape over the mountains and triggers an avalanche that kills them both.

Barclay — Tiger Bay (1959)

A married older sportscaster who has been involved with Anya while Korchinsky is away at sea. He visits Anya's flat on the day she is shot and leaves after finding her dead, making him a prime suspect. Gillie later falsely identifies him as the murderer, delaying the pursuit of Korchinsky.

Gerald Loddon — Libel (1959)

Sir Mark Loddon's scheming cousin, Gerald encourages Jeffrey Buckenham to write to a tabloid newspaper claiming that Frank Welney has assumed Sir Mark's identity. His intervention helps launch the public accusation and the resulting libel action, making him an important influence on the conflict surrounding Sir Mark's disputed identity.

Career Overview

Anthony Dawson has 57 screen credits in a career dating back to 1940. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently James Bond with 3 titles. Signature works include Dr. No, Dial M for Murder, Red Sun. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
57
Birth Date
1916-10-18
Birth Place
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q573128), public domain (CC0).