Harcourt Williams date of birth:
March 30, 1880
How old was Harcourt Williams when died?
77
Where was Harcourt Williams born?
Croydon, Surrey, England, UK
When did Harcourt Williams die?
December 13, 1957
What is Harcourt Williams nationality?
British
Short Biography
Ernest George Harcourt Williams (30 March 1880 – 13 December 1957) was an English actor and director. After early experience in touring companies he established himself as a character actor and director in the West End. From 1929 to 1934 he was director of The Old Vic theatre company; among the actors he recruited were John Gielgud and Ralph Richardson. After directing some fifty plays he resigned the directorship of the Old Vic but continued to appear in the company's productions throughout the rest of his career. He appeared in thirty cinema and television roles during his later years.