Basil Radford

Actor / Actress

Basil Radford

Born Chester, England, UK 30 credits available

Biography

Arthur Basil Radford (25 June 1897 – 20 October 1952) was an English character actor who featured in many British films of the 1930s and 1940s. He is probably best remembered for his appearances alongside Naunton Wayne as one half of Charters and Caldicott, two cricket-obsessed Englishmen who appeared in several films from 1938 to 1949, most famously in Alfred Hitchcock's The Lady Vanishes.

Basil Radford is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 30 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Whisky Galore! (1949), Dead of Night (1945), Night Train to Munich (1940), Jamaica Inn (1939), Let's Be Famous (1939), The Lady Vanishes (1938), Young and Innocent (1937), Helter Skelter (1949). The recorded credits span 1936 to 1951, including 30 movies and 0 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.

Profile details

Known forActing
Movies30
TV shows0
Active years represented1936–1951
Place of birthChester, England, UK
Died

Also known as

Arthur Basil Radford · Бэзил Рэдфорд · Бейзил Редфорд · Бэйзил Редфорд

Known for

30 titles