Frank Cellier

Biography

Frank Cellier (23 February 1884 – 27 September 1948) was an English actor. Early in his career, he toured in Britain, Germany, the West Indies, America and South Africa. In the 1920s, he became known in the West End for Shakespearean character roles, among others, and also directed some plays in which he acted. Later, during the 1930s and 1940s, he also appeared in films. Beginning in the 1930s, Cellier played roles in films, including Sheriff Watson in Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps (1935). He was also Monsieur Barsac in the comedy film The Guv'nor (1935). Cellier died in London in 1948 aged 64.

Known For

The 39 Steps

as Sheriff Watson

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

as Sheriff (archive footage) (uncredited)

The Man Who Changed His Mind

as Lord Haslewood

Cottage to Let

as John Forest

The Clairvoyant

as MacGregor (uncredited)

Love on the Dole

as Sam Grundy

The Passing of the Third Floor Back

as Wright

Non-Stop New York

as Sam Pryor

Tudor Rose

as Henry VIII

The Magic Bow