Miles Malleson

William Miles Malleson (25 May 1888 – 15 March 1969) was an English actor and dramatist, particularly remembered for his appearances in British comedy films of the 1930s to 1960s. Towards the end of his career he also appeared in cameo roles in several Hammer horror films, with a fairly large role in The Brides of Dracula as the hypochondriac and fee-hungry local doctor. Malleson was also a writer on many films, including some of those in which he had small parts, such as Nell Gwyn (1934) and The Thief of Bagdad (1940). He also translated and adapted several of Molière's plays (The Misanthrope, which he titled The Slave of Truth, Tartuffe and The Imaginary Invalid).

Miles Malleson is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 35 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Murder Ahoy (1964), The Brides of Dracula (1960), Peeping Tom (1960), The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959), Dracula (1958), Television Playhouse (1955), The Importance of Being Earnest (1952), Stage Fright (1950). The recorded credits span 1935 to 1965, including 30 movies and 5 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.