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Hume Cronyn

Hume Cronyn is known for The Pelican Brief (1993), Cocoon (1985), Shadow of a Doubt (1943).

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.

Questions about Hume Cronyn

How many Hume Cronyn films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 65 films with Hume Cronyn, from 1943 to 2004.

What is the best rated Hume Cronyn film?

The best rated Hume Cronyn film in the catalogue is 12 Angry Men (1997), rated 7.7.

What was the first Hume Cronyn film?

The first Hume Cronyn film in the catalogue is Shadow of a Doubt, from 1943.

Who has Hume Cronyn worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Hume Cronyn shares the most credits with James Horner (4 films), Jessica Tandy (4 films) and Alfred Hitchcock (3 films).

People data: TMDb.

AWARDS 7 Wins 2 Nominations

Known for

Trivia

Also works as
screenwriter · film director · director · writer · playwright
Studied at
McGill University · American Academy of Dramatic Arts · Ridley College
Spouse
Jessica Tandy · Susan Cooper
Father
Hume Cronyn

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Full filmography

68 films — 65 in the catalogue

Series and TV shows

5 titles

People data: TMDb.

Cast