Hugh Burden

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Biography

From Wikipedia Hugh Burden (3 April 1913 – 17 May 1985) was an English actor and playwright. He was the son of a colonial official and was educated at Beaumont College and trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama and RADA. He then appeared on stage in repertory theatre in Croydon and in London's West End before military service in the Hampshire Regiment and the Indian Army from 1939 to 1942. He made appearances in numerous UK television plays and series including Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space (1970), The Crezz (1976), Sykes (1979), Strange Report (1968) and The Avengers (1963). He played the title role in The Mind of Mr. J. G. Reeder (1969). His many film appearances include One of Our Aircraft Is Missing (1942), The Way Ahead (1944), Fame Is the Spur (1947), Malta Story (1953), Funeral in Berlin (1966), Blood from the Mummy's Tomb (1971) and The Ruling Class (1972). He also acted in radio plays and was known for readings of the works of authors such as T. S. Eliot and Evelyn Waugh.

Career Overview

Hugh Burden has 27 screen credits in a career dating back to 1941. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Mummy (Hammer) Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing, The Life of Anton Bruckner, Gossip from the Forest. 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
27
Birth Date
1913-04-03 00:00:00
Birth Place
Colombo, Ceylon. [now Sri Lanka]

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1634239), public domain (CC0).