John Westbrook
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Biography: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. John Westbrook (1 November 1922 - 16 June 1989) was an English actor. Born in Teignmouth, Devon, John Westbrook worked mainly in theatre and in radio. He also made occasional film and television appearances. His most famous role was as Christopher Gough in Roger Corman's The Tomb of Ligeia. Noted for his deep, mellifluous voice, he also recorded radio plays and audio books, and provided the role of Treebeard in the 1978 animated adaptation of The Lord of the Rings. Westbrook also recorded the spoken vocal parts for the orchestral pieces An Oxford Elegy by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Morning Heroes by Arthur Bliss. Description above from the Wikipedia article John Westbrook (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Teignmouth, England, UK
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Birthday: November 01, 1922
Age: 102 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: June 16, 1989
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The Masque of the Red Death
Overview: A European prince terrorizes the local peasantry while using his castle as a refuge against the "Red Death" plague that stalks the land.
Genres: Drama Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-06-24
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The Tomb of Ligeia
Overview: Verden Fell is shattered after the death of his lovely wife. But, after an unexpected encounter with Lady Rowena Trevanion, Fell soon finds himself married again. Nevertheless, his late wife's spirit seems to hang over the dilapidated abbey that Fell shares with his new bride. Lady Rowena senses that something is amiss and, when she investigates, makes a horrifying discovery -- learning that Fell's dead wife is closer than she ever imagined possible.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-11-29
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Room at the Top
Overview: An ambitious young accountant schemes to wed a wealthy factory owner's daughter, despite falling in love with a married older woman.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1958-12-29
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The Dress
Overview: A BAFTA award winning drama about a mistake when buying a dress for his mistress leads Howard to look again at his wife.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-01-03
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Dr. Watson and the Darkwater Hall Mystery
Overview: While Holmes is away recuperating, Watson is left to help a damsel in distress.
Genres: Mystery TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-12-27
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Foxhole in Cairo
Overview: A German spy in Cairo must report back to Rommel with information on British positions.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1960-03-09
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A Prize of Arms
Overview: A criminal gang sets out to pull off the heist of a large army payroll.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1962-12-11
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Look at Life: Change at the Tower
Overview: A look at the day-to-day running of the historic Tower of London and coping with up to 16,000 visitors each day. A stunning display of the Crown Jewels.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-01-01
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North Sea Hijack
Overview: When terrorists take over two oil rigs, and threaten to blow them up if their demands are not met, an eccentric anti-terrorism expert volunteers his unique commando unit to stop them.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-02-18
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The Lord of the Rings
Overview: The Fellowship of the Ring embark on a journey to destroy the One Ring and end Sauron's reign over Middle-earth.
Genres: Adventure Animation Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-11-15
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There Is Another Sun
Overview: Story of romance between a young boxer in fairground boxing booth and a chorus girl, and how 'Racer', a 'Wall of Death' rider in the same fairground, involves them in a robbery.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1951-06-12
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The Breakthrough
Overview: An adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's 1966 short story of the same title, broadcast as part of the BBC's "BBC2 Playhouse".
Genres: TV Movie Drama Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-01-08
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B.Traven: A Mystery Solved
Overview: B. Traven is one of the most mysterious figures of the 20th century. He wrote The Treasure of the Sierra Madre and a dozen other fine books which have sold in millions around the world, but no publisher, no agent, and no fellow author ever met him -he has remained the Marie Celeste of literature, a name without an identity. Nobody knew in what language he wrote. Nobody knew in what country he had been born. Nobody knew if he were one man or several. It was even said that those who sought him were struck down and destroyed. Was this photograph, taken in London in 1923, a picture of Traven? It was certainly a vital clue.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-12-19
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Let There Be Light
Overview: What was it like to go to school 100 years ago?
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-01-23
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Look at Life: Queue for Gardens
Overview: Looking at Kew Gardens and Syon Park either side of the River Thames.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-01-01
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Look at Life: It's Odds on the Fish
Overview: A look at the pastime of angling in Britain
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-01-01
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Six Characters in Search of an Author
Overview: An acting company prepares to rehearse the play The Rules of the Game by Luigi Pirandello. As the rehearsal is about to begin, they are interrupted by the arrival of six strange people. The Director, furious at the interruption, demands an explanation. The Father explains that they are unfinished characters in search of an author to finish their story...
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-08-05
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Rupert of Hentzau
Overview: A sequel to "The Prisoner Of Zenda" in which the villainous Rupert returns to Ruritania intent on exposing the replacement of the king by a double.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-12-26
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Look at Life: The Abbey Backstage
Overview: A look behind the scenes at Westminster Abbey and all the things that are nor usually seen by the public.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1966-01-01
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Look at Life: Mini and Mod
Overview: A study of design, and who designs are for, by following students at the Hornsey College of Art in Great Britain.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-01-01
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