Though thoroughly British, actor Basil Radford actually began his film career in a couple of US films. Born in Chester, England, he made his stage debut in 1922 and continued to focus on the theatre until director 'Alfred Hitchcock . They also showed up together in wartime shorts and radio programs. In fact, they were appearing together in the radio adventure "Rogues' Gallery" when Radford collapsed on the set and died suddenly of a heart attack in 1952.
Saw active service in the First World War between 1915 and 1918; has a crescent-shaped scar on his right cheek from a wound.
Educated at St Peters, York.
Appeared in a dozen films with co-star Naunton Wayne.
