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My Take
George Sanders remains one of my favourite screen presences. That smooth bass voice and clipped, upper-class English delivery made him the definitive sophisticated villain, never coarse, always quietly menacing. His Oscar-winning turn in All About Eve is a masterclass in elegant malice. At 189 cm he carried himself with a poisonous grace that few performers ever match. I also love that he was more than an actor, dabbling in singing, composition and a memorable autobiography. For me the most compelling villains are the ones with impeccable manners, and Sanders perfected that art. A truly timeless character actor.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- George Sanders
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョージ・サンダース
- Reading
- じょーじ・さんだーす
- Born
- July 3, 1906 – April 25, 1972
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Horse
- Origin
- Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 189 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- voice actor / writer / composer / autobiographer / character actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology
Awards & achievements
- 1951 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was George Sanders born?
July 3, 1906 – April 25, 1972.
Where is George Sanders from?
George Sanders is from Saint Petersburg, Russia.
What does George Sanders do?
George Sanders works as voice actor, writer, composer, autobiographer, character actor.
How tall is George Sanders?
George Sanders is 189 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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.