Vernon Steele

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Vernon Steele (18 September 1882 – 23 July 1955) was a Chilean-born British actor known for his appearances on the Broadway stage and in American films. He often played patrician young men in silent films. Steele was born in Santiago, Chile, the son of Daniel Antonietti, a professor of music, and his English wife, the former Grace Emma Bolton. Vernon Steele was christened Arturo Romeo Antonietti and his family eventually settled in London, England. His sister was actress Hilda Anthony.

Known For

Mrs. Miniver

as Glee Club Member (uncredited)

Captain Blood

as King James

Dracula's Daughter

as Detective Orderly Squires

Design for Living

as Douglas' First Manager (uncredited)

They Were Expendable

as Army Doctor

Bonnie Scotland

as Col. Gregor McGregor

Madame Bovary

as Priest

Lloyd's of London

as Thomas Lawrence

To the Ends of the Earth

as Commissioner Lionel Hadley (uncredited)

Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back

as Wedding Guest