Hugh Wakefield
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Hugh Wakefield (10 November 1888 – 5 December 1971) was an English film actor, who played supporting roles.[1] He was often seen wearing a monocle.[2][3]
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Hugh Wakefield | |
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Born | (1888-11-01)1 November 1888 |
Died | 5 December 1971(1971-12-05) (aged 83) London, England |
Occupation | Film actor |
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Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | Royal Air Force |
War | World War II |
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Hugh Claude Wakefield was born in Wanstead, Essex. He also had a distinguished stage career,[4] which began at the age of 11. City of Song (1931) was his first film.[5] After completing 1954's The Million Pound Note, Wakefield retired from film acting.[6] He died 5 December 1971 in London aged 83.