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Original Name
Denholm Mitchell Elliott
Birth

Kensington, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England

Death
6 Oct 1992 (aged 70)

Santa Eularia des Riu, Provincia de Islas Baleares, Baleares, Spain

Burial

Cremated, Ashes scattered. Specifically: Ashes scattered at his home garden in Ibiza

Memorial ID
12976 · View Source

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Actor. A veteran performer of films, theatre, and television, he appeared in over 120 films during his career that spanned six decades and is probably best remembered for his portrayal as 'Dr. Marcus Brody' in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981) and "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" (1989), with actor Harrison Ford. Born Denholm Mitchell Elliott, his father was a lawyer. After attending Malvern College in Malvern, Worcestershire, England he trained briefly at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, England. During World War II he joined the British Royal Air Force and became a prisoner of war at Silesta, in Poland following the crash of his aircraft in the North Sea after completing a bombing mission over Germany in September 1942. After being released at the end of World War II, he pursued his acting career and made his film debut in "Dear Mr. Prohack" (1949). During the 1980s he won three British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards, for Best Supporting Actor in "Trading Places" (1983), "A Private Function" (1984), and "Defence of the Realm" (1985). His other notable film appearances include "The Cruel Sea" (1953), "King Rat" (1965), "Alfie" (1966), "The Spy With a Cold Nose" (1966), "The House that Dripped Blood" (1971), "The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz" (1974), "A Bridge Too Far" (1977), "The Boys from Brazil" (1978), "Zulu Dawn" (1979), "The Wicked Lady" (1983), A Room with a View" (1985), "Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry" (1986), "Bangkok Hilton" (1989), and "Toy Soldiers" (1991). For television, his notable appearances include "The Apollo of Bellac" (1955), "The Man in Room 17" (1966), "Follow the Yellow Brick Road" (1972), "Thriller" (1975), "Brimstone and Treacle" (1976), "Blade on the Feather" (1980), "Codename: Kyril" (1988), and "Noble House" (1988). In 1988 he was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his contributions to acting. His final film role was in "Noises Off" (1992). He was briefly married to actress Virginia McKenna (1954) and then to actress Susan Robinson (1962 until his death). His final film role was in "Noises Off" (1992) prior to his death at his home in Santa Eulària des Riu, Ibiza, Spain from AIDS-related tuberculosis at the age of 70. His widow established a charity called The Denholm Elliott Project in his honor and co-authored the book "Denholm Elliott: Queen of Love" (1996) that chronicled his life.

Actor. A veteran performer of films, theatre, and television, he appeared in over 120 films during his career that spanned six decades and is probably best remembered for his portrayal as 'Dr. Marcus Brody' in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981) and "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" (1989), with actor Harrison Ford. Born Denholm Mitchell Elliott, his father was a lawyer. After attending Malvern College in Malvern, Worcestershire, England he trained briefly at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, England. During World War II he joined the British Royal Air Force and became a prisoner of war at Silesta, in Poland following the crash of his aircraft in the North Sea after completing a bombing mission over Germany in September 1942. After being released at the end of World War II, he pursued his acting career and made his film debut in "Dear Mr. Prohack" (1949). During the 1980s he won three British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards, for Best Supporting Actor in "Trading Places" (1983), "A Private Function" (1984), and "Defence of the Realm" (1985). His other notable film appearances include "The Cruel Sea" (1953), "King Rat" (1965), "Alfie" (1966), "The Spy With a Cold Nose" (1966), "The House that Dripped Blood" (1971), "The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz" (1974), "A Bridge Too Far" (1977), "The Boys from Brazil" (1978), "Zulu Dawn" (1979), "The Wicked Lady" (1983), A Room with a View" (1985), "Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry" (1986), "Bangkok Hilton" (1989), and "Toy Soldiers" (1991). For television, his notable appearances include "The Apollo of Bellac" (1955), "The Man in Room 17" (1966), "Follow the Yellow Brick Road" (1972), "Thriller" (1975), "Brimstone and Treacle" (1976), "Blade on the Feather" (1980), "Codename: Kyril" (1988), and "Noble House" (1988). In 1988 he was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his contributions to acting. His final film role was in "Noises Off" (1992). He was briefly married to actress Virginia McKenna (1954) and then to actress Susan Robinson (1962 until his death). His final film role was in "Noises Off" (1992) prior to his death at his home in Santa Eulària des Riu, Ibiza, Spain from AIDS-related tuberculosis at the age of 70. His widow established a charity called The Denholm Elliott Project in his honor and co-authored the book "Denholm Elliott: Queen of Love" (1996) that chronicled his life.

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Parents

  • Myles Layman Farr Elliott 1890–1933
  • Nina Mitchell Elliott 1893–1966

Spouse

  • Susan Darby Robinson Elliott 1942–2007 (m. 1962)

Siblings

  • Neil Emerson Elliott 1920–2003

Children

  • Jennifer Sarah Elliott 1964–2003

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