Colin Clive
Acting
Born 1900-01-20 · Saint-Malo, Brittany, France
Colin Clive (January 20 1900 - June 25, 1937) was a French-born British actor known for playing tumultuous characters which often mirrored his personal life. He is most famous for his role as Dr. Henry Frankenstein in the 1931 film Frankenstein and its 1935 sequel, Bride of Frankenstein. Clive entered the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, making his debut in 1919 as 'Claude' in The Eclipse. After almost ten years of touring, he was chosen for the role of 'Stanhope' in the war play Journey's End, replacing Laurence Olivier who had another commitment. He died from complications of tuberculosis originating from his severe alcoholism at only the youthful age of 37.
Filmography
Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies
Nov 21, 2025
Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film
Aug 1, 2014
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
May 16, 2007
Universal Horror
Oct 8, 1998
Report
Jan 1, 1967
The Ghost of Frankenstein
Mar 13, 1942
Lancer Spy
Oct 8, 1937
The Woman I Love
Apr 15, 1937
History Is Made at Night
Mar 5, 1937
The Widow from Monte Carlo
Dec 19, 1935
The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo
Nov 14, 1935
Mad Love
Jul 12, 1935
The Girl from 10th Avenue
Jun 1, 1935
Bride of Frankenstein
Apr 20, 1935
The Right to Live
Jan 26, 1935
Clive of India
Jan 25, 1935
Jane Eyre
Aug 15, 1934
One More River
Aug 6, 1934
The Key
Jun 9, 1934
Looking Forward
Apr 28, 1933
Christopher Strong
Mar 9, 1933
Lily Christine
Mar 31, 1932
Frankenstein
Nov 21, 1931
The Stronger Sex
Feb 26, 1931
Journey's End
Apr 9, 1930