Biography
Colin Clive (January 20 1900 - June 25, 1937) was a French-born British actor known for playing tumultuous characters which often mirrored his personal life. He is most famous for his role as Dr. Henry Frankenstein in the 1931 film Frankenstein and its 1935 sequel, Bride of Frankenstein. Clive entered the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, making his debut in 1919 as 'Claude' in The Eclipse. After almost ten years of touring, he was chosen for the role of 'Stanhope' in the war play Journey's End, replacing Laurence Olivier who had another commitment. He died from complications of tuberculosis originating from his severe alcoholism at only the youthful age of 37.
Acted in 23
2010s
- 2014
Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film
Henry Frankenstein (archive footage)
1990s
- 1998
Universal Horror
(archive footage)
1960s
- 1967
Report
Henry Frankenstein (archive footage - Bride of Frankenstein (1935))
1940s
- 1942
The Ghost of Frankenstein
Dr. Henry Frankenstein (flashback) (uncredited)
1930s
- 1937
Lancer Spy
Col. Fenwick (rehearsed only) (uncredited)
The Woman I Love
Capt. Thelis
- 1935
The Widow from Monte Carlo
Eric Reynolds
The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo
Bertrand Berkeley
Mad Love
Stephen Orlac
The Girl from 10th Avenue
John Marland
The Right to Live
Maurice Trent
Clive of India
Capt. Johnstone
- 1934
One More River
Sir Gerald Corven
The Key
Capt. Andrew 'Andy' Kerr
- 1933
Looking Forward
Geoffrey Fielding
Christopher Strong
Sir Christopher Strong
- 1932
- 1931
The Stronger Sex
Warren Barrington
- 1930
Journey's End
Denis Stanhope
Appearances2
2020s
- 2025
Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies
Self (archive footage)
2000s
- 2007
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
Self (archive footage)