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My Take
André Morell is the sort of dependable English character actor I deeply respect. Born Cecil André Mesritz, he worked across theatre, film and television for nearly half a century, lending gravitas wherever he appeared. His Professor Bernard Quatermass in the BBC's Quatermass and the Pit and his Dr. Watson in Hammer's The Hound of the Baskervilles are the roles cinephiles still cite. What strikes me is not star wattage but presence: when he enters a scene, the air tightens and the drama gains weight. Films like those only work because of supporting players this assured, and Morell was a master of that quiet, anchoring craft.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- André Morell
- Name (Japanese)
- アンドレ・モレル
- Reading
- あんどれ・もれる
- Born
- August 20, 1909 – November 28, 1978
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rooster
- Origin
- London, Roman Empire
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / television actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andr%C3%A9%20Morell
Frequently asked questions
When was André Morell born?
August 20, 1909 – November 28, 1978.
Where is André Morell from?
André Morell is from London, Roman Empire.
What does André Morell do?
André Morell works as film actor, television actor, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.