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Herbert Lom - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 11, 1917 |
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| Died | September 27, 2012 (age 95) |
| Birthplace | Prague, Austria-Hungary (now Czech Republic) |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Herbert Lom's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Playing Chief Inspector Charles Dreyfus in the 'Pink Panther' films and prominent roles in British cinema. |
Intro
Herbert Lom was a Czech-born British actor best known for his roles in classic films such as 'The Ladykillers' and for playing Chief Inspector Charles Dreyfus in the 'Pink Panther' film series.
Early Life & Background
Herbert Lom was born Herbert Charles Angelo Kuchačevič ze Schluderpacheru in Prague. He came from a Czech noble family and attended Charles University before leaving Czechoslovakia for Britain in 1939 to escape Nazi occupation.
Career Highlights
- Portrayed Chief Inspector Charles Dreyfus in 'The Pink Panther' film series (starting from 'A Shot in the Dark', 1964)
- 'The Ladykillers' (1955) – played Louis Harvey
- 'The Phantom of the Opera' (1962) – played the Phantom
- Acted in over 100 films across a six-decade career in Europe and Hollywood
Trivia
- Changed his surname to 'Lom' (meaning 'quarry' in Czech) to avoid typecasting and to have a simpler stage name.
- Often played villainous roles in the early part of his career.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Herbert Lom born?
Herbert Lom was born the 11 September 1917.
Where is Herbert Lom from?
Prague, Austria-Hungary (now Czech Republic).
On His Birth-Day
About September 11th, 1917, in brief:
- Day of the week: September 11th, 1917 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: The Old Grey Mare by Prince's Orchestra
- Popular movie: The Man from Painted Post directed by Joseph Henabery
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