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Naunton Wayne (born Henry Wayne Davies, [1] 22 June 1901 – 17 November 1970), was a Welsh character actor, born in Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales. [2] He was educated at Clifton College. His name was changed by deed poll in 1933. [3]
Naunton Wayne (1901-1970) was a character actor who starred in many film comedies with Basil Radford. He also appeared in radio, TV and stage, and was known for his roles as Caldicott, Bright and Early.
- January 1, 1
- Llanwonno, Glamorganshire, Wales, UK
- January 1, 1
- Surbiton, Surrey, England, UK
Mr. Naunton Wayne, the actor and entertainer who died in hospital at Tolworth, Surrey, yesterday, was an artist who knew exactly both the limitations of his talents and the areas of strength within them. He was 69.
Naunton Wayne (1901–1970), was a British character actor, born in Llanwonno, South Wales. He became best known for his role as a supporting character, Caldicott, in the 1938 film version of The Lady Vanishes, a role he repeated in three further films, alongside Basil Radford as his equally cricket-obsessed friend, Charters.
Nov 19, 1970 · SUBITON, England, Nov. 18 (UPI) — Naunton Wayne, who for 50 years portrayed “the perfect Englishman” in comedy and straight parts, died yester day. He was 69 years old. Mr. Wayne, who had per...
Naunton Wayne was a British character actor who starred in many films, especially with Basil Radford as Caldicott and Charters. Learn about his biography, filmography, and trivia on TMDB.
Aug 29, 2012 · Learn how two English actors created a classic double-act in Hitchcock's 1938 thriller, playing cricket-obsessed characters who try to escape from a train. Find out how they reprised their roles in other films and radio shows.