Hume Cronyn: Summary

Recent Role:: Robert Samuel Peek on Hallmark Hall Of Fame

Gender:: Male

Birthday:: 7-18-1911

Death:: 6-15-2003

Birthplace:: London, Ontario, Canada

Birth Name:: Hume Blake Cronyn

Born the son of a Canadian Parliament member, Hume Cronyn was a lightweight boxer at McGill University studying law. He was selected to be a member of the Olympic team before he quit for his pursuit on the stage as an actor. He not only took on the stage but writing and directing as well. His first film Shadow of a Doubt in 1943 was directed by none other than the master himself Alfred Hitchcock. This Tony winning, Oscar nominated actor continued acting for a total of sixty years appearing on stage, screen and television. Born the son of a Canadian Parliament member, Hume Cronyn was a lightweight boxer at McGill University studying law. He was selected to be a member of the Olympic team before he quit for his pursuit on the stage as an actor. He not only took on the stage but writing and directing as well. His first film Shadow of a Doubt in 1943 was directed by none other than the master...