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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- novelist / stage actor / film actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of Toronto
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was David Manners born?
April 30, 1900 – December 23, 1998.
Where is David Manners from?
David Manners is from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
What does David Manners do?
David Manners works as novelist, stage actor, film actor, actor.
Novelist — see all → · Stage actor — see all → · More people from Canada →
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
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.