Colin Clive

Biography

Colin Clive (January 20 1900 - June 25, 1937) was a French-born British actor known for playing tumultuous characters which often mirrored his personal life. He is most famous for his role as Dr. Henry Frankenstein in the 1931 film Frankenstein and its 1935 sequel, Bride of Frankenstein. Clive entered the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, making his debut in 1919 as 'Claude' in The Eclipse. After almost ten years of touring, he was chosen for the role of 'Stanhope' in the war play Journey's End, replacing Laurence Olivier who had another commitment. He died from complications of tuberculosis originating from his severe alcoholism at only the youthful age of 37.

Known For

Frankenstein

as Henry Frankenstein

Bride of Frankenstein

as Henry Frankenstein

The Ghost of Frankenstein

as Dr. Henry Frankenstein (flashback) (uncredited)

Mad Love

as Stephen Orlac

Report

as Henry Frankenstein (archive footage - Bride of Frankenstein (1935))

History Is Made at Night

as Bruce Vail

Christopher Strong

as Sir Christopher Strong

Universal Horror

as (archive footage)

Jane Eyre

as Edward Rochester

Clive of India

as Capt. Johnstone