Donald Crisp profile
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Donald Crisp

26th July 1882 Bow, London, England, UK Acting

Donald Crisp was born George William Crisp at the family home in Bow, London. Donald's parents were James Crisp and Elizabeth Crisp, his birth was registered by his mother on 4th September 1882. Donald's sisters were Elizabeth, Ann, Alice (known as Louisa) and Eliza and his brothers were James, John and Mark. Family memories state that Donald's brother-in-law James Needham (Louisa's husband) lent/gave Donald the fare to USA. The family have a photo of Donald which he sent to 'Jimmy' and signed. On 16th February 1937 Donald applied for a US Social Security account number giving his address as N Vista Street Hollywood California, and his employers Warner Brothers Pictures, Burbank California. On his application Donald did not know his mother's maiden name.

138 Movies 3 TV Shows 141 Credits
Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

Drango poster
Drango 1st January 1957 as Judge Allen
Juarez poster
Juarez 10th June 1939 as Maréchal Bazaine
Jezebel poster
Jezebel 26th March 1938 as Dr. Livingstone
Parnell poster
Parnell 4th June 1937 as Michael Davitt
Laddie poster
Laddie 18th March 1935 as Mr. Pryor
The Key poster
The Key 9th June 1934 as Peadar Conlan
Ramona poster
Ramona 5th April 1916 as Jim Farrar
The Battle poster
The Battle 6th November 1911 as A Union soldier (uncredited)