O. B. Clarence

Oliver Burchett Clarence (25 March 1870, Hampstead, London – 2 October 1955, Hove, Sussex) was an English actor.[1]

O. B. Clarence
Born	Oliver Burchett Clarence 25 March 1870 Hampstead, London, England
Died	2 October 1955 (aged 85) Hove, Sussex, England
Occupation	actor
Years active	1890–1948

Following his education at Dover College and University College Hospital, he made his stage debut in 1890. His experience included Shakespearean repertory with Frank Benson and Ben Greet. He performed in over eighty shows in London and also toured the provinces and appeared abroad.[2][3]

Selected filmography

• Liberty Hall (1914) – Todman Crafer
• London Pride (1920) – Mr. Tunks
• The Little Hour of Peter Wells (1920) – Peter Wells
• The Man from Chicago (1930) – John Larwood
• The Bells (1931) – Watchman
• Keepers of Youth (1931) – Slade
• Goodnight, Vienna (1932) – Theater Manager
• Jack's the Boy (1932) – Timkins (uncredited)
• The Flag Lieutenant (1932) – Gen. Gough-Bogle
• Where Is This Lady? (1932) – Dr. Peffer
• The Barton Mystery (1932) – Sir Everard Marshall
• Discord (1933) – Mr. Hemming
• Perfect Understanding (1933) – Dr. Graham
• Soldiers of the King (1933) – Tom
• Excess Baggage (1933) – Lord Grebe
• Falling for You (1933) – Trubshawe
• His Grace Gives Notice (1933) – Lord Rannock
• A Shot in the Dark (1933) – Rev. John Makehan
• I Adore You (1933) – Mr. Young
• Friday the Thirteenth (1933) – Clerk
• Turkey Time (1933) – Shopkeeper (uncredited)
• The Silver Spoon (1933) – Parker
• Eyes of Fate (1933) – Mr. Oliver
• The Double Event (1934) – Rev. Martingale
• The Only Girl (1933) – Etienne
• The Great Defender (1934) – Mr. Hammond
• Song at Eventide (1934) – Registrar
• Nell Gwynn (1934) – Clockmaker (uncredited)
• Father and Son (1934) – Tom Yates
• Lady in Danger (1934) – Nelson
• The Scarlet Pimpernel (1934) – Count de Tournay
• The King of Paris (1934) – Mayor
• The Feathered Serpent (1934) – George Beale
• D'Ye Ken John Peel? (1935) – Ogleby
• Barnacle Bill (1935) – Uncle George
• Dandy Dick (1935) – Council Member (uncredited)
• Squibs (1935) – Sir John Barratt
• The Private Secretary (1935) – Thomas Marsland
• No Monkey Business (1935) – Professor
• Captain Bill (1935) – Sir Anthony Kipps
• The Cardinal (1936) – Monterosa
• Seven Sinners (1936) – Registrar
• East Meets West (1936) – Osmin
• All In (1936) – Hemingway
• The Mill on the Floss (1936) – Mr. Gore
• King of Hearts (1936) – Mr. Ponsonby
• Silver Blaze (1937) – Estate Agent (uncredited)
• Victoria the Great (1937) – Coachman-in-Chief
• Murder at the Baskervilles (1937) – De Marre
• Dinner at the Ritz (1937) – Messenger (uncredited)
• Second Best Bed (1938) – Torceston Magistrate (uncredited)
• Pygmalion (1938) – Mr. Birchwood – the Vicar
• It's in the Air (1938) – Sir Philip's Gardener (uncredited)
• Old Iron (1938) – Gordon
• A Spot of Bother (1938) – Butler (uncredited)
• Stolen Life (1939) – (uncredited)
• Me and My Pal (1939) – Judge
• Black Eyes (1939) – Waiter
• Jamaica Inn (1939) – Coach Passenger (uncredited)
• The Missing People (1939)
• Young Man's Fancy (1939) – Guest at Reception (uncredited)
• The Dark Eyes of London (1939) – Prof. John Dearborn (voice, uncredited)
• Return to Yesterday (1940) – Mr. Truscott
• Spy for a Day (1940) – Medical Officer
• Saloon Bar (1940) – Sir Archibald
• Major Barbara (1941) – Pettigrew
• Old Mother Riley in Business (1941)
• Quiet Wedding (1941) – First Magistrate
• Inspector Hornleigh Goes To It (1941) – Professor Mackenzie
• Turned Out Nice Again (1941) – Mr. Dawson
• Dangerous Moonlight (1941, released as Suicide Squadron in the USA) – Waiter with Tray of Wine
• Old Mother Riley's Circus (1941) – Lawyer
• Penn of Pennsylvania (1942) – Lord Cecil
• Gert and Daisy's Weekend (1942) – Vicar (uncredited)
• Front Line Kids (1942) – 'Real' Clergyman (uncredited)
• On Approval (1944) – Dr. Graham
• A Place of One's Own (1945) – Perkins
• The Way to the Stars (1945) – Minor Role (scenes deleted)
• Great Day (1945)
• Caesar and Cleopatra (1945) – Egyptian (uncredited)
• The Magic Bow (1946) – Old Gentleman
• School for Secrets (1946) – Old Retainer
• Great Expectations (1946) – The Aged Parent
• While the Sun Shines (1947) – Old Gentleman
• Meet Me at Dawn (1947) – Ambassador
• Uncle Silas (1947) – Vicar Clay
• The Calendar (1948) – Old Gentleman at Epsom
• No Room at the Inn (1948) – Reporter in Council Chambers (uncredited) (final film role)

References

1. "O.B. Clarence". BFI.
2. "O.B. Clarence – Theatricalia". theatricalia.com.
3. "O.B. Clarence – Broadway Cast & Staff – IBDB". www.ibdb.com.

External links

• O. B. Clarence at IMDb
• O. B. Clarence at the Internet Broadway Database