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Lyn Harding: British actor (1867-1952).
Born (died at age 85).
Lyn Harding has 14 credits in our database.
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Filmography (14)
The Prime Minister
Film
Underneath the ...
Underneath the Arches
Film
Fire Over England
Film
Pearls of the Crown
Film
Spy of Napoleon
Spy of Napoleon
Film
The Man Who Changed His Mind
Film
The Invader
Film
Escape Me Never
Film
The Constant Nymph
The Constant Nymph
Film
The Barton Mystery
The Barton Mystery
Film
Biography
David Llewellyn Harding (12 October 1867 – 26 December 1952), known professionally as Lyn Harding, was a Welsh actor who spent 40 years on the stage before entering British made silent films, talkies and radio. He had an imposing and menacing stage presence and came to be cast as the villain in many films, notably Professor Moriarty in dramatisations of the Sherlock Holmes stories.
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How old was Lyn Harding?
Lyn Harding was born on and passed away on at the age of 85.
What movies or shows has Lyn Harding been in?
Lyn Harding has 14 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Prime Minister (1941), Underneath the Arches (1937), Fire Over England (1937), Pearls of the Crown (1937), Spy of Napoleon (1936).
Where can I find more information about Lyn Harding?
You can find more about Lyn Harding on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
