Ernest Thesiger

5 titlesSince 1932

January 15, 1879 · Chelsea, London, England, UK

Ernest Thesiger, CBE, was an English stage and screen actor. He is best known for his distinctive performance as Dr. Septimus Pretorius in James Whale's 1935 film The Bride of Frankenstein.

Frequently works with

Boris Karloff

3 titles together

James Whale

2 titles together

Filmography (5)

The Man in the White Suit

1951 · Sir John Kierlaw

Henry V

1944 · Duke of Berri - French Ambassador

Bride of Frankenstein

1935 · Doctor Pretorius

The Ghoul

1933 · Laing

The Old Dark House

1932 · Horace Femm

January 15, 1879 · Chelsea, London, England, UK

Ernest Thesiger, CBE, was an English stage and screen actor. He is best known for his distinctive performance as Dr. Septimus Pretorius in James Whale's 1935 film The Bride of Frankenstein.