Born on January 20, 1900, in Saint-Malo, France, he was a British actor renowned for his role as Dr. Henry Frankenstein in the classic horror films "Frankenstein" (1931) and "Bride of Frankenstein" (1935). Educated at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, he initially pursued a military career before turning to acting. His intense performances and distinctive voice left a lasting impact on early cinema. Struggling with alcoholism, his life was cut short when he passed away on June 25, 1937, in Hollywood, California.