Lester Matthews


Arthur Lester Matthews was an English actor.

Career

In his career, the handsome Englishman made more than 180 appearances in film and on television. He was erroneously credited in later years as Les Matthews. Matthews played supporting roles in films like The Raven and Werewolf of London, but his career deteriorated into bit parts.

Death

He died on 5 June 1975, the day before his 75th birthday, in Los Angeles. His ashes were scattered into the Pacific Ocean.

Partial filmography

The Man at Six – Campbell EdwardsCreeping ShadowsBrian NashThe Old Man as Keith KellerCarmen – ZunigaThe Wickham Mystery – Charles WickhamThe Indiscretions of Eve – RalphFires of Fate – Lt. Col EgertonHer Night Out – Gerald VickeryShe Was Only a Village Maiden – FramptonCalled Back – Gilbert VaughanThe Melody-Maker – Tony BorrodaileOn Secret Service – Coloneilo RomanelliThe Stolen Necklace – Clive WingateThe Song You Gave MeMax WinterThe Poisoned Diamond – John ReaderOut of the Past – Captain Leslie FarebrotherHouse of Dreams Facing the Music – Becker