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Public records list Tom Conway as a film actor and television actor. Tom Conway was born on September 15, 1904 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Death is recorded on April 22, 1967, at the age of 62. Education on record includes Brighton College. Listed accolades include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
Tom Conway fascinates me precisely because he never quite became a top-billed star, yet he left a permanent mark on the texture of 1940s cinema. Born in Saint Petersburg and raised in Britain, he brought a cool, slightly weary elegance to the screen that I find more interesting than conventional leading-man swagger. His Falcon films are fun, but it is his work in Val Lewton's shadowy horror trio that truly earns my respect. There is real craft in staying composed amid dread. A Walk of Fame star feels well deserved, and I think he is unfairly underremembered today.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tom Conway
- Name (Japanese)
- トム・コンウェイ
- Reading
- とむ・こんうぇい
- Born
- September 15, 1904 – April 22, 1967
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dragon
- Origin
- Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- University
- Brighton College
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom%20Conway
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1288551
4. 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 Tom Conway born?
Born September 15, 1904.
When did Tom Conway die?
Died April 22, 1967, aged 62.
Where was Tom Conway from?
Tom Conway was from Saint Petersburg, Russia.
What did Tom Conway do?
Tom Conway worked as actor, film actor, television actor.
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