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My Take
Brian Aherne is the kind of polished English gentleman that classic cinema lovers treasure. Born in Worcestershire in 1902, he moved fluidly between stage, screen, radio, and television, building a long career on both sides of the Atlantic. His 1931 Broadway pairing with Katharine Cornell launched him, and his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame still marks his place in film history. What draws me is that quiet, classical elegance that feels almost extinct among today's actors. I'd happily revisit his work to study a craftsmanship rooted in restraint rather than spectacle.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Brian Aherne
- Name (Japanese)
- ブライアン・エイハーン
- Reading
- ぶらいあん・えいはーん
- Born
- May 2, 1902 – February 10, 1986
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Tiger
- Origin
- Worcestershire, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Malvern College
Awards & achievements
- 1960 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian%20Aherne
Frequently asked questions
When was Brian Aherne born?
May 2, 1902 – February 10, 1986.
Where is Brian Aherne from?
Brian Aherne is from Worcestershire, United Kingdom.
What does Brian Aherne do?
Brian Aherne works as actor, stage actor, film actor, television 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.