Biography
British born Brian Aherne possessed the attributes that all but guaranteed him a career in motion pictures, in that he was a polished stage performer, came across as a cultured gentleman and was also quite handsome. He first made his name in America as one of the stars of Broadway's "The Barretts of Wimpole Street" (1931) and was soon gracing such notable features as "Sylvia Scarlett" (1935), "Beloved Enemy" (1936), "The Great Garrick" (1937), …
Career Milestones
1958 | Returned to stage in touring production of "My Fair Lady" as Henry Higgins | |
| Toured the world in "The Barretts of Wimpole Street" revival for servicemen during WWII | ||
1933 | Hollywood film acting debut, "Song of Songs" | |
1931 | Broadway acting debut in "The Barretts of Wimpole Street" opposite Katharine Cornell | |
1924 | First British film, "The Eleventh Commandment" | |
1910 | British stage acting debut at age eight in a pantomime show with Noel Coward | |
Awards
1939 | Academy Award for Actor In a Supporting Role in Juarez |