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British actor (1898–1984) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Walter Forde (born Thomas Seymour Woolford, 21 April 1898 – 7 January 1984)[1] was a British actor, screenwriter and director.[2] Born in Lambeth, South London in 1898, he directed over fifty films between 1919 from the silent era through to 1949 in the sound era.[1][3] He died in Los Angeles, California in 1984.
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Born | Thomas Seymour Woolford 21 April 1898 London, England |
Died | 7 January 1984 85) Los Angeles, California, US | (aged
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Forde was the son of the music hall comedian Tom Seymour. During the 1920s, he was a silent film comedian, acting in a series of shorts before shifting into directing feature films. Emerging as an established film director in the 1930s, he directed films for Gainsborough Pictures and Ealing Studios.
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