Hugh Wakefield
Hugh Wakefield was an English film actor, who played supporting roles. He was often seen wearing a monocle.
Hugh Claude Wakefield was born in Wanstead, Essex. He also had a distinguished stage career, which began at the age of 11. City of Song was his first film. After completing 1954's The Million Pound Note, Wakefield retired from film acting. He died 5 December 1971 in London aged 83.
Stage
Wakefield appeared in the original London productions of Between Friends, Take a Chance, Tea for Two, Off the Record, Top Secret, Dead Secret and The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker .
Personal life
Hugh Wakefield served with the RAF during World War II, along with his Blithe Spirit co-star Rex Harrison. He was also an avid sportsman, particularly enjoying golf and tennis.
His daughter, Margaret Diana, married the aristocratic jockey Gay Kindersley.
Selected filmography
City of Song - Hon. Roddy FieldingThe [Sport of Kings (1931 film)|The Sport of Kings] - Algernon SpriggThe Man They Couldn't Arrest - John DainLife Goes On - Ridgeway EmsworthAren't We All? - Lord GrenhamThe Crime at Blossoms - Chris MerrymanKing of the Ritz - King of BlitzThe Fortunate Fool - Jim FalconerThe Luck of a Sailor - King KarlLady in Danger - KingThe [Man Who Knew Too Much (1934 film)|The Man Who Knew Too Much] - CliveMy Heart is Calling - Armand Arvelle18 Minutes - Lord PilcottNo Monkey Business - Prof. BarringtonMarry the Girl - Hugh DelafieldThe Improper Duchess - King of PoldaviaThe [Crimson Circle (1936 film)|The Crimson Circle] - Derek YaleForget Me Not - Mr. JacksonThe Interrupted Honeymoon - Uncle JohnDreams [Come True (film)|Dreams Come True] - Albert von WaldenauThe Limping Man - Col. PagetIt's You I Want - Otto GilbertThe [Street Singer (1937 film)|The Street Singer] - Hugh NewmanDeath Croons the Blues - Jim MartinThe Live Wire - GranthamRunaway Ladies - Lord RamsdenMake It Three - Percy HigginThis England - VicarBlithe Spirit - Dr. George BradmanJourney Together - Acting LieutenantOne Night With You - SantellNo Highway in the Sky - Sir David Moon, Airline President Love's a Luxury - Charles PentwickThe Million Pound Note - Duke of Cromarty