Percy Marmont | |
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.jpg) Marmontc. 1920 | |
| Born | (1883-11-25)25 November 1883 London, England |
| Died | 3 March 1977(1977-03-03) (aged 93) London, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1916–1968 |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 2, includingPatricia Marmont |
Percy Marmont (25 November 1883 – 3 March 1977) was an English film actor.[1][2]
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Marmont appeared in more than 80 films between 1916 and 1968 and is perhaps best remembered today for his supporting roles in British films, particularly those ofAlfred Hitchcock but he had a successful career as amatinee idol in Hollywood during the silent era. He scored a big hit withIf Winter Comes (laterremade by MGM in 1947) and played the title character inLord Jim (1925), the first film version ofJoseph Conrad's novel, as well as playing one ofClara Bow's love interests in theParamount Pictures filmMantrap (1926).
He was born and died in London, England. Marmont had two daughters with his wife Dorothy,Patricia Marmont, an actress and later theatrical agent (at one time married to actorNigel Green) and Pamela, a stage actress married to the actorMoray Watson.
