1931Winner
Best Performance
Frankenstein
Colin Clive
Actor
Saint-Malo, Brittany, France
January 20, 1900
Biography
Colin Clive (January 20 1900 - June 25, 1937) was a French-born British actor known for playing tumultuous characters which often mirrored his personal life. He is most famous for his role as Dr. Henry Frankenstein in the 1931 film Frankenstein and its 1935 sequel, Bride of Frankenstein. Clive entered the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, making his debut in 1919 as 'Claude' in The Eclipse. After almost ten years of touring, he was chosen for the role of 'Stanhope' in the war play Journey's End, replacing Laurence Olivier who had another commitment. He died from complications of tuberculosis originating from his severe alcoholism at only the youthful age of 37.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1935Winner
Best Performance
Bride of Frankenstein
2025Nominee
Best Performance
Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies
Career Highlights
1932Highlight
Best Performance
Lily Christine
1967Highlight
Best Performance
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Frankenstein
Bride of Frankenstein
Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies