Robert Morley - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	May 26, 1908
Died	June 03, 1992 (age 84)
Birthplace	Semley, Wiltshire, England
Zodiac Sign	Gemini - (see also Robert Morley's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey
Generation	Greatest Generation
Known For	Distinguished stage and film actor, especially noted for roles in 'Marie Antoinette', 'The African Queen', and 'Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?' as well as for his witty, larger-than-life persona.

Intro

Robert Morley was a renowned English character actor, playwright, and author, famous for his distinctive appearance and performances in both comedic and dramatic roles throughout the mid-20th century.

Early Life & Background

Robert Morley was born in Semley, Wiltshire, England, in 1908. He received his education at Wellington College before training for the stage at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).

Career Highlights

Received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Louis XVI in 'Marie Antoinette' (1938).
Appeared in major films such as 'The African Queen' (1951), 'Beat the Devil' (1953), and 'Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines' (1965).
Became known for his work as a playwright and for his humorous autobiographical books.
Knighted as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1957.

Trivia

Morley was celebrated for his masterful comic timing and often played pompous or eccentric English gentlemen.
He served as the face of a long-running advertising campaign for British Airways in the 1970s.
His son, Sheridan Morley, became a prominent theatre critic and biographer.

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