Emlyn Williams

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Characters played by Emlyn Williams

Wamba — Ivanhoe (1952)

Cedric's sharp-witted jester who volunteers to be Ivanhoe's squire, accompanies him on his quest, and dies heroically during the fire at Front de Boeuf's castle.

Tracy — Girl in the News (1940)

Judith Bentley's lover and the butler at Camthorpe House, nicknamed “Don Juan” by the staff. He denies knowing of Anne's earlier trial or being in Alminster on the relevant date, but Stephen challenges his account with a barber's testimony. After Judith confesses that Anne was framed, Tracy is arrested for murder.

Emile Zola — I Accuse! (1958)

A writer who intervenes in the Dreyfus affair, Zola publishes an open letter to the prime minister of France titled J'Accuse...! The letter exposes the truth behind the military cover-up and sparks an international outcry, prompting a re-examination of the case against Dreyfus.

Dr. Henderson — Another Man's Poison (1951)

A nosy local veterinarian and Janet's neighbor. He supplies the lethal horse medication, inadvertently exposes George's true identity through a newspaper, investigates suspicious lake activity, and ultimately reveals he identified George as an imposter from the start, delivering the fatal drink to Janet.

King Christian VII of Danmark — The Dictator (1935)

Christian VII is the king of Denmark, whose tumultuous relationship with his English consort, Caroline Matilda, is central to the film. The queen's tragic affair with the royal physician and liberal reformer Johann Friedrich Struensee is also part of the events surrounding the royal couple.

Owen — The Citadel (1938)

The secretary of the miners’ medical society who explains its contribution system to Andrew: miners pay part of their wages and choose their doctors. He helps Andrew understand how the community organizes medical care and presents him with a place in that system.

Career Overview

Emlyn Williams has 59 screen credits in a career dating back to 1932. Signature works include This England, They Drive by Night, Dead Men Tell No Tales. 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
59
Birth Date
1905-11-26
Birth Place
Mostyn, Flintshire, Wales, UK

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