O.B. Clarence

Biography

Career Overview

O.B. Clarence has 69 screen credits in a career dating back to 1930. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Old Mother Riley Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Emma, A Shot in the Dark, The Man from Chicago. 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

69

Birth Date

1870-03-25 00:00:00

Birth Place

London, England

Known For

• Emma
• A Shot in the Dark
• 

  The Man from Chicago
• 

  On Approval
• 

  The Cardinal
• Captain Bill

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• Old Mother Riley Collection (2 titles)
• Inspector Hornleigh Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• A. Bromley Davenport (2 collaborations)
• Henrietta Watson (2 collaborations)
• Judy Campbell (1 collaborations)
• Ralph Michael (1 collaborations)
• Gillian Lind (1 collaborations)
• Edna Fryer (1 collaborations)
• John Boxer (1 collaborations)
• Susan Richmond (1 collaborations)
• Madoline Thomas (1 collaborations)
• Victor Platt (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (69 credits)

  • The Calendar

    Old Gentleman at Epsom

    actor

    actors
    1948
  • Emma

    Mr. Woodhouse

    actor

    actors
    1948
  • Uncle Silas

    Vicar

    actor

    actors
    1947
  • Meet Me at Dawn

    Ambassador

    actor

    actors
    1947
  • While the Sun Shines

    Old Gentleman

    actor

    actors
    1947
  • Great Expectations

    The Aged Parent

    actor

    actors
    1946
  • School for Secrets

    Old Retainer

    actor

    actors
    1946
  • The Magic Bow

    actor

    actors
    1946
  • Caesar and Cleopatra

    Egyptian (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1945
  • Great Day

    actor

    actors
    1945
  • A Place of One's Own

    Perkins

    actor

    actors
    1945
  • On Approval

    Dr. Graham

    actor

    actors
    1944
  • Penn of Pennsylvania

    Lord Cecil

    actor

    actors
    1942
  • Old Mother Riley's Circus

    Lawyer

    actor

    actors
    1941
  • Turned Out Nice Again

    Mr. Dawson

    actor

    actors
    1941
  • Dangerous Moonlight

    Waiter with Tray of Wine

    actor

    actors
    1941
  • Inspector Hornleigh Goes to It

    Professor Mackenzie

    actor

    actors
    1941
  • Major Barbara

    Pettigrew (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1941
  • Quiet Wedding

    Sir Robert McFarland, the First Magistrate

    actor

    actors
    1941
  • Old Mother Riley in Business

    actor

    actors
    1941
  • Saloon Bar

    Sir Archibald

    actor

    actors
    1940
  • Spy for a Day

    Medical Officer

    actor

    actors
    1940
  • Return to Yesterday

    Mr. Truscott

    actor

    actors
    1940
  • The Dark Eyes of London

    Prof. John Dearborn (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1939
  • Young Man's Fancy

    Guest at Reception (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1939
  • Jamaica Inn

    Coach Passenger (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1939
  • Black Eyes

    Waiter

    actor

    actors
    1939
  • Rope

    Sir Johnstone Kentley

    actor

    actors
    1939
  • Old Iron

    Gordon

    actor

    actors
    1938
  • It's in the Air

    Sir Philip's Gardener

    actor

    actors
    1938
  • Pygmalion

    Mr. Birchwood

    actor

    actors
    1938
  • Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel

    De Marre

    actor

    actors
    1937
  • Victoria the Great

    Coachman-in-Chief

    actor

    actors
    1937
  • The Mill on the Floss

    Mr. Gore

    actor

    actors
    1937
  • All In!

    Hemingway

    actor

    actors
    1936
  • East Meets West

    Osmin

    actor

    actors
    1936
  • Seven Sinners

    Registrar

    actor

    actors
    1936
  • The Cardinal

    Monterosa

    actor

    actors
    1936
  • Captain Bill

    Sir Anthony Kipps

    actor

    actors
    1935
  • The Private Secretary

    Thomas Marsland

    actor

    actors
    1935
  • D’Ye Ken John Peel?

    Ogleby

    actor

    actors
    1935
  • Squibs

    Sir John Barrett

    actor

    actors
    1935
  • Dandy Dick

    Council Member

    actor

    actors
    1935
  • Father and Son

    Tom Yates

    actor

    actors
    1935
  • Barnacle Bill

    Uncle George

    actor

    actors
    1935
  • The Scarlet Pimpernel

    Count de Tournay

    actor

    actors
    1934
  • The Feathered Serpent

    George Beale

    actor

    actors
    1934
  • Lady in Danger

    Nelson

    actor

    actors
    1934
  • The Great Defender

    Mr. Hammond

    actor

    actors
    1934
  • The King of Paris

    The Mayor

    actor

    actors
    1934
  • Nell Gwyn

    Clockmaker

    actor

    actors
    1934
  • The Silver Spoon

    Parker

    actor

    actors
    1934
  • I Adore You

    Mr. Young

    actor

    actors
    1933
  • A Shot in the Dark

    Rev. John Makehan

    actor

    actors
    1933
  • Friday the Thirteenth

    Clerk

    actor

    actors
    1933
  • His Grace Gives Notice

    Lord Rannock

    actor

    actors
    1933
  • The Only Girl

    Etienne

    actor

    actors
    1933
  • Falling for You

    Trubshawe

    actor

    actors
    1933
  • Excess Baggage

    Lord Grebe

    actor

    actors
    1933
  • Perfect Understanding

    Dr. Graham

    actor

    actors
    1933
  • Discord

    Mr. Hemming

    actor

    actors
    1933
  • Where Is This Lady?

    Dr. Peffer

    actor

    actors
    1932
  • The Barton Mystery

    Sir Everard Marshall

    actor

    actors
    1932
  • The Flag Lieutenant

    Gen. Gough-Bogle

    actor

    actors
    1932
  • Jack's the Boy

    Timkins

    actor

    actors
    1932
  • Good Night, Vienna

    Theater Manager

    actor

    actors
    1932
  • Keepers of Youth

    Slade

    actor

    actors
    1931
  • The Bells

    Watchman

    actor

    actors
    1931
  • The Man from Chicago

    John Larwood

    actor

    actors
    1930