Lewis Stone

He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6524 Hollywood Blvd. etc. Stone suffered a heart attack and died in Beverly Hills, California. etc. Stone appeared as the Judge in fifteen movies, beginning with You're Only Young Once. etc. In 1937, Stone assayed the role which would become his most famous, that of Judge Hardy in the Mickey Rooney Andy Hardy series. He is a supporter of the charity Cancer Research UK.

After that, he appeared in several movies with Greta Garbo. His appearance in the highly-successful prison film The Big House furthered his career, and he starred with some of the biggest names in Hollywood in the 1930s, such stars as Norma Shearer, John Gilbert, Ramon Novarro and Jean Harlow. In 2001, West played the older Maurice in Iris, while his actor son, Samuel West, played young Maurice. Stone was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1929 for The Patriot. In 1997, he played Gloucester in the BBC television production of King Lear. By then he had a white-haired, distinguished appearance, and began appearing in roles which matched his demeanor. Other major roles have included parts in the films, The Thirty-Nine Steps (1978) and Cry Freedom (1987). He soon began acting, but his career was interrupted by World War I. Having spent years as a familiar face who never quite became a household name, his big chance came with the major television series, Edward the Seventh (1975), in which he played the title role and his real-life sons played the sons of King Edward VII as children.

He fought in the Spanish-American War, then returned to a career as a writer. West's craggy looks ensured a career as a character actor rather than a leading man. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, Stone's hair grew gray by the time he was twenty. They are prominent supporters of the British Labour Party. Lewis Shepard Stone (November 15, 1879 - September 12, 1953) was an American actor. He was born in Bradford, Yorkshire, and is married to the actress Prunella Scales. Timothy West (born October 20, 1934) is a British film, stage and television actor.

A Moment Towards the End of the Play, 2001, ISBN 1854596195. Iris (2001) (as the older Maurice). Framed (1993). Cry Freedom (1987).

The Thirty-Nine Steps (1978). Bedtime (series, 2001). King Lear (1997) as Gloucester. Blore, MP (play).

Brass (TV series) (1982) as Bradley Hardacre. Hedda (1975). Edward the Seventh (1975). The External.

King Lear (2003) with English Touring Theatre Company, as Lear.