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André Morell was born in London, Roman Empire on August 20, 1909. André Morell was listed as a film actor and television actor. Death is recorded on November 28, 1978, at the age of 69.
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
- Occupation
- film actor / television actor / actor
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andr%C3%A9%20Morell
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q521947
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was André Morell born?
Born August 20, 1909.
When did André Morell die?
Died November 28, 1978, aged 69.
Where was André Morell from?
André Morell was from London, Roman Empire.
What did André Morell do?
André Morell worked as film actor, television actor, actor.
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