Raymond Massey (I) (1896–1983)


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Educated at the University of Toronto & Balliol College, Oxford, he joined the Canadian Field Artillery in World War I, served in France & was wounded. His first appearance was in a stage production in Siberia, during its occupation by American Forces in 1918. Raymond returned to Canada & the farm implement business after the war, but footlights ... See full bio »

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Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins. See more awards »

Known For

O Mundo É Um Manicómio Jonathan Brewster
(1944)
A Leste do Paraíso Adam Trask
(1955)
O Libertador Abe Lincoln
(1940)
Caso de Vida ou Morte Abraham Farlan
(1946)

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 1973 My Darling Daughters' Anniversary (TV Movie)
Matthew Cunningham
 1973 The President's Plane Is Missing (TV Movie)
Secretary of State Freeman Sharkey
 1972 All My Darling Daughters (TV Movie)
Matthew Cunningham
 1971-1972 Galeria Nocturna (TV Series)
Dr. Glendon / Colonel Archie Dittman (segment "Clean Kills and Other Trophies")
- Rare Objects (1972) ... Dr. Glendon
- Make Me Laugh/Clean Kills and Other Trophies (1971) ... Colonel Archie Dittman (segment "Clean Kills and Other Trophies")
 1969 O Ouro de Mackenna
The Preacher
 1967 Saint Joan (TV Movie)
The Inquisitor
 1960-1967 Insight (TV Series)
POW in Communist China
- Why Does God Allow Men to Suffer? (1967) ... POW in Communist China
- Cross in Crisis (1962)
 1966 The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. (TV Series)
B. Elzie Bubb
- The Faustus Affair (1966) ... B. Elzie Bubb
 1961-1966 Dr. Kildare (TV Series)
Dr. Leonard Gillespie / Graham Lanier
- Reckoning (1966) ... Dr. Leonard Gillespie
- New Doctor in Town (1966) ... Dr. Leonard Gillespie
- Strange Sort of Accident (1966) ... Dr. Leonard Gillespie
- Mercy or Murder (1966) ... Dr. Leonard Gillespie
- Travel a Crooked Road (1966) ... Dr. Leonard Gillespie
 1963 The Eleventh Hour (TV Series)
Dr. Leonard Gillespie
- Four Feet in the Morning (1963) ... Dr. Leonard Gillespie
 1962 A Conquista do Oeste
Abraham Lincoln
 1962 Kraft Mystery Theater (TV Series)
Amos Claypool
- Two Counts of Murder (1962) ... Amos Claypool
 1961 The Queen's Guards
Captain Fellowes
 1961 Adventures in Paradise (TV Series)
Captain William Brooks
- Command at Sea (1961) ... Captain William Brooks
 1961 Our American Heritage (TV Series)
President Abraham Lincoln
- Not in Vain (1961) ... President Abraham Lincoln
 1961 The Fiercest Heart
Willem Prinsloo
 1960 O Mestre Impostor
Abbott Donner
 1960 Wagon Train (TV Series)
Montezuma IX
- Princess of a Lost Tribe (1960) ... Montezuma IX
 1960 Riverboat (TV Series)
Sir Oliver Garnett
- Trunk Full of Dreams (1960) ... Sir Oliver Garnett
 1960 Zane Grey Theater (TV Series)
Malachi West
- Seed of Evil (1960) ... Malachi West
 1960 Playhouse 90 (TV Series)
Father Ricquoi
- The Cruel Day (1960) ... Father Ricquoi
 1959 Alfred Hichtcock Apresenta (TV Series)
Sam Pine
- Road Hog (1959) ... Sam Pine
 1955-1959 General Electric Theater (TV Series)
Paul von Hindenburg / Lord Hook
- Hitler's Secret (1959) ... Paul von Hindenburg
- The Bounty Court Martial (1955) ... Lord Hook
 1959 Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (TV Series)
Amos Claypool
- Two Counts of Murder (1959) ... Amos Claypool
 1958 Os Nus e Os Mortos
Gen. Cummings
 1958 Now That April's Here
Narrator
 1958 Armchair Theatre (TV Series)
Sir George Sidney, MP
- Hanging Judge (1958) ... Sir George Sidney, MP
 1955-1957 I Spy (TV Series)
Anton the Spymaster / Anton, the Spymaster / Host / ...
- Across the Border (1957) ... Anton, the Spymaster / Host
- Betrayal at West Point (1956) ... Anton the Spymaster
- The Amateur (1956) ... Anton the Spy Master
- Baby Spy (1955) ... Anton the Spymaster
- The Man Who Hated Dreyfus ... Anton the Spymaster
 1957 Kraft Television Theatre (TV Series)
Paul Hardwick
- The Curly Headed Kid (1957) ... Paul Hardwick
- A Matter of Life (1957)
 1955-1957 Producers' Showcase (TV Series)
The Prime Minister / Stackpoole
- Mayerling (1957) ... The Prime Minister
- Yellow Jack (1955) ... Stackpoole
 1956 Man's Heritage (TV Series)
Host
 1956 Climax! (TV Series)
Doc Woodward / Sir George Sidney
- Strange Hostage (1956) ... Doc Woodward
- The Hanging Judge (1956) ... Sir George Sidney
 1956 Goodyear Television Playhouse (TV Series)
- All Summer Long (1956)
 1952-1956 Robert Montgomery Presents (TV Series)
Judge Benton / Dr. Clark Evans / Dr. Henry Craig
- Adam's Son (1956) ... Judge Benton
- The Tender Leaves of Hope (1955) ... Dr. Clark Evans
- For These Services (1954) ... Dr. Henry Craig
- Those in Favor (1952)
 1956 Ford Star Jubilee (TV Series)
Abraham Lincoln
- The Day Lincoln Was Shot (1956) ... Abraham Lincoln
 1955 The 20th Century-Fox Hour (TV Series)
George Apley
- The Late George Apley (1955) ... George Apley
 1955 O Terrível Juramento
John Brown
 1955 A Leste do Paraíso
Adam Trask
 1955 Antes do Furacão
Maj. Gen. Snipes
 1955 O Príncipe dos Actores
Junius Brutus Booth
 1953 A Canção do Sheik
Sheik Yousseff
 1952 O Oiro da Discórdia
Big Jack Davis
 1952 Lights Out (TV Series)
- The Chain (1952)
 1951 Betty Crocker Star Matinee (TV Series)
- The Linden Tree (1951)
 1951 Nas Garras do Vício
John Ives
 1951 David e Betsabé
Nathan
 1951 Lux Video Theatre (TV Series)
Abe Lincoln
- Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1951) ... Abe Lincoln
 1951 Sugarfoot
Jacob Stint
 1950 A Paz voltou à Cidade
Will Marlow
 1950 Pulitzer Prize Playhouse (TV Series)
Abraham Lincoln
- Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1950) ... Abraham Lincoln
 1950 The Clock (TV Series)
 1950 Barricada
Boss Kruger
 1950 A Morte Não é o Fim
Leland Willis
 1948-1950 The Ford Theatre Hour (TV Series)
Mr. Radfern / Clinton Jones
- Laburnum Grove (1950) ... Mr. Radfern
- Years Ago (1948) ... Clinton Jones
 1949 Ódios Eternos
Old Randall McCoy
 1949 Vontade Indómita
Gail Wynand
 1947 Electra
Brig. Gen. Ezra Mannon
 1947 Loucura de Amor
Dean Graham
 1946 Caso de Vida ou Morte
Abraham Farlan
 1945 A Mão Que nos Guia
Maj. Gen. Claire L. Chennault
 1945 Hotel Berlim
Arnim von Dahnwitz
 1944 Suprema Decisão
District Attorney Frank Lalor
 1944 O Mundo É Um Manicómio
Jonathan Brewster
 1944 Três Modernos Peregrinos
Narrator (US version) (voice, uncredited)
 1943 Comboio para Leste
Capt. Steve Jarvis
 1942 Jornada Trágica
Major Otto Baumeister
 1942 O Vento Selvagem
King Cutler
 1941 Alarme no Atlântico
Dr. Ingersoll
 1941 Os Invasores
Andy Brock
 1940 A Caminho de Santa Fé
John Brown
 1940 O Libertador
Abe Lincoln
 1939 Black Limelight
Peter Charrington
 1938 Revolta na Índia
Prince Ghul
 1938 Picture Page (TV Series)
Guest
- Episode #1.120 (1938) ... Guest
 1937 O Furacão
DeLaage
 1937 O Prisioneiro do Castelo de Zenda
Black Michael
 1937 O Emissário de Richelieu
Cardinal Richelieu
 1937 Dreaming Lips
Miguel del Vayo
 1937 Inglaterra em Chamas
Philip of Spain
 1936 A Vida Futura
John Cabal / Oswald Cabal
 1934 A Revolução Francesa
Chauvelin
 1932 A velha casa sombria
Philip Waverton
 1932 The Face at the Window
Paul le Gros
 1931 The Speckled Band
Sherlock Holmes
 1929 The Crooked Billet
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
 1929 High Treason
Member of Federated States Council (uncredited)
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Other Works:

Stage: Adapted Bruce Hamilton's novel, "Hanging Judge", at the New Theatre in London, England, with Godfrey Tearle and John Le Mesurier in the cast. Michael Powell was the director. See more »

Publicity Listings:

2 Print Biographies | 2 Portrayals | 4 Articles | 1 Magazine Cover Photo | See more »

Alternate Names:

Mr. Raymond Massey

Height:

6' 3" (1.91 m)
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Trivia:

Had three roles in common with Charlton Heston: (1) Massey played Sherlock Holmes in The Speckled Band (1931) while Heston played him in The Crucifer of Blood (1991), (2) Massey played Cardinal Richelieu in O Emissário de Richelieu (1937) while Heston played him in Os Três Mosqueteiros - Os Diamantes da Rainha (1973) and Os Quatro Mosqueteiros: A vingança de Milady (1974) and ... See more »

Trademark:

His portrayal of Abraham Lincoln, whom he portrayed in four different dramatic productions, all by different authors.

Star Sign:

Virgo

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