Back to peopleErnest ThesigerKnown forActingBornJanuary 15, 1879DiedJanuary 14, 1961Place of birthChelsea, London, England, UKBiographyLife and careerErnest Thesiger, CBE, was an English stage and screen actor. He is best known for his distinctive performance as Dr. Septimus Pretorius in James Whale's 1935 film The Bride of Frankenstein.Filmography3 filmsAll3Acting3The Robe1953as Emperor TiberiusScrooge1951as The UndertakerBride of Frankenstein1935as Doctor Pretorius
