Hume Cronyn
Person
1
Popularity
87
Credits
1911
Born
Canada
Origin
Biography
Hume Blake Cronyn Jr. (July 18, 1911 - June 15, 2003) was a Canadian-American actor and writer. Early film roles included Alfred Hitchcock's Shadow of a Doubt (1943) and Lifeboat (1944). He performed frequently alongside his second wife Jessica Tandy, including in the films The World According to Garp (1982), Cocoon (1985), and *batteries not included (1987). Their marriage lasted from 1942 until her death in 1994. He wrote the play Foxfire and television film The Dollmaker with his third wife, Susan Cooper. Many of his wide-ranging stage and screen acting roles garnered critical acclaim, including an Academy Award nomination, three Emmy Awards, and two Tony Awards.
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1911-07-18
Place of Birth
London, Ontario, Canada
Died
2003-06-15
Also Known As
Hume Blake Cronyn, Hume Blake Cronyn Jr.
