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Born on April 30, 1900, David Manners was from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. David Manners was credited as a novelist, stage actor and film actor. Death is recorded on December 23, 1998, at the age of 98. Schooling on record includes University of Toronto.
My Take
David Manners fascinates me because he played the human anchor in two of horror's foundational films, John Harker in Dracula (1931) and the archaeologist in The Mummy (1932). Holding the screen opposite a monster is thankless, underrated work, and he did it with quiet dignity. What I admire most, though, is that this University of Toronto graduate from Halifax walked away from Hollywood relatively early to write novels. In an industry that clings to fame, choosing the pen over the camera strikes me as a rare and graceful act of self-knowledge.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Manners
- Name (Japanese)
- デヴィッド・マナーズ
- Reading
- でゔぃっど・まなーず
- Born
- April 30, 1900 – December 23, 1998
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rat
- Origin
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation
- novelist / stage actor / film actor / actor
2. Background
- University
- University of Toronto
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4. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
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 David Manners born?
Born April 30, 1900.
When did David Manners die?
Died December 23, 1998, aged 98.
Where was David Manners from?
David Manners was from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
What did David Manners do?
David Manners worked as novelist, stage actor, film actor, actor.
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