Search results
Edric Esclus Connor (2 August 1913 – 16 October 1968) was a Caribbean singer, folklorist and actor who was born in Trinidad and Tobago. He was a performer of calypso in the United Kingdom, where he migrated in 1944 and chiefly lived and worked for the rest of his life until he died following a stroke in London, at the age of 55. [1]
Edric Connor. Actor: The Vikings. Edric Connor was born on 2 August 1913 in Mayaro, Trinidad, British West Indies. He was an actor and director, known for The Vikings (1958), Moby Dick (1956) and King of Kings (1961). He was married to Pearl Connor. He died on 16 October 1968 in London, England, UK.
- January 1, 1
- Mayaro, Trinidad, British West Indies
- January 1, 1
- London, England, UK
Edric Connor was a West Indian actor and singer who appeared in British films of the 1950s and 60s. He was also a pioneer of calypso music and a founder of the Negro Theatre Workshop.
- August 2, 1913
- October 16, 1968
Jul 3, 2022 · Watch four films made by TT actor, singer, and filmmaker Edric Connor in the Caribbean and Nigeria in the 1960s. Learn about his career, challenges, and legacy in this article by Ray Funk.
Edric Connor is an actor, producer, director, and writer who worked on various films and TV shows from 1951 to 1968. He is known for his roles in Moby Dick, The Vikings, King of Kings, 4 for Texas, and Fire Down Below.
Edric Connor was a Trinidadian actor who appeared in films such as Moby Dick, The Vikings, and Only When I Larf. Find out his biography, filmography, ratings, and reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
In 1959 filmmaking polymath Edric Connor returned to the Caribbean to direct, producing seven films in quick succession. A proud West Indian nationalist, Connor documents nation-building, focusing on flourishing commerce, reverently capturing the people and terrain.
