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Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Died
Height
167 cm (5'5")
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouses
Jessica Tandy (1942-1994), Susan Cooper (1996-2003)
Children
1 child: Tandy Cronyn
Parents
Hume Cronyn
Education
Ridley College, McGill University, American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Popularity
Tier B -- 23,617 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 60 years (1943-2003)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 31
Year context
Born in 1911 -- Chinese Revolution overthrows Qing Dynasty; William Howard Taft was US president
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Filmography (33)
AWARDS (12)
B
Canada's Walk of Fame
1999
WON
G
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
1994
WON
G
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
1994
WON
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
1992
WON
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Hume Cronyn?
Hume Cronyn was born on and passed away on at the age of 91.
Where was Hume Cronyn born?
Hume Cronyn was born in London, Ontario, Canada.
What movies or shows has Hume Cronyn been in?
Hume Cronyn has 33 credits in our database. Notable titles include Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There (2003), Camilla (1994), To Dance with the White Dog (1993), Cocoon: The Return (1988), Batteries Not Included (1987).
What is Hume Cronyn known for?
Hume Cronyn is primarily known as an actor. 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…
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