Claud Allister
Known for ActingBorn 1888-08-02 — died 1970-07-26London, England, UK
Claud Allister (3 October 1888 – 26 July 1970) was an English actor. After his education at Felsted, in Essex, he appeared in 74 films between 1929 and 1955.
He was born William Claud Michael Palmer in London, England and died in Santa Barbara, California. His interment was located in Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery.
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He began his career as a stockbroker's clerk but gave it up and made his stage debut in 1910. He toured England playing minor parts till the war started. He served in WWI and in 1924 went to America to act on the stage. In 1929 he made his film debut where he featured in The Trial of Mary Dugan.
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Known for
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
1949 · as Rat (voice)
Pride and Prejudice
1940 · as Mr. Beck
The Awful Truth
1937 · as Lord Fabian (uncredited)
The Reluctant Dragon
1941 · as Sir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
The Dark Angel
1935 · as Lawrence Bidley
Dracula's Daughter
1936 · as Sir Aubrey
Blond Cheat
1938 · as Lord Basil Sheldon (uncredited)
Kiss Me Kate
1953 · as Paul
Charming Sinners
1929 · as Gregson
The Black Shield of Falworth
1954 · as Sir George
Platinum Blonde
1931 · as Dawson - the Valet
The Private Life of Henry VIII
1933 · as Cornell
The Wind in the Willows
1949 · as Rat (voice)
Lillian Russell
1940 · as Arthur Sullivan
Captain Fury
1939 · as Suco
Confirm or Deny
1941 · as William (scenes deleted)
The Florodora Girl
1930 · as Lord Rumblesham
Danger – Love at Work
1937 · as Gun salesman