Basil Henson

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Basil Henson
Born(1918-07-31)31 July 1918
London, England
Died19 December 1990(1990-12-19) (aged 72)
Sevenoaks, Kent, England
Alma materRoyal Military Academy Sandhurst
OccupationActor
Years active1946–1990
Spouses
  • First wife (died 1941)
  • Eleanor Drew (divorced)
  • Patricia Raine
Children3

Basil Henson (31 July 1918 – 19 December 1990) was an English actor.[1][2] He appeared on film, television, and the stage, where he was particularly known for his work at the National Theatre.[3]

Early life

Henson was born in London in 1918. He was educated at Malvern College and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and served in the British Indian Army during World War II, where he was a major with the Garhwal Rifles.[4]

Career

Henson began his acting career in 1946 after returning to Britain, in a production of

Piano the week before his death.[3]

He also appeared in many British films during his career. Among them

Galileo (1975).[11][1]

Henson's television appearances included

The Psychiatrist" 1979.[13]

Personal life

Henson was married three times; he was married to his first wife for eighteen months, until her death in 1941. He was then married to actress Eleanor Drew, with whom he had two sons before their marriage ended in divorce. His third marriage was to Patricia Raine, with whom he had a daughter.[4]

Henson died at his home in Sevenoaks, Kent, on 19 December 1990, at the age of 72.[3][4]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1962 Dr. Crippen Mr. Arditti
1963 The Double Derreck Alwyn Edgar Wallace Mysteries
1965 Change Partners Cedric Gallen Edgar Wallace Mysteries
1965 Darling Alec Prosser-Jones
1966 The Frozen Dead Dr. Tirpitz
1969 Arthur? Arthur! Coverdale
1970 The Walking Stick Insp. Malcolm
1970 Cromwell Hacker
1970 The Man Who Haunted Himself Casino Manager Uncredited
1971 Quest for Love Doctor Uncredited
1973 The Final Programme Dr. Lucas
1975
Galileo
 Infuriated Monk

References

  1. ^ a b "Basil Henson". Archived from the original on 15 January 2009.
  2. ^ "Basil Henson – Broadway Cast & Staff - IBDB". www.ibdb.com. The Broadway League.
  3. ^
    Newspapers.com
    .
  4. ^ a b c d "Basil Henson". The Times. 24 December 1990. p. 10.
  5. ^ "Basil Henson - Theatricalia". theatricalia.com.
  6. ^ "Production of The Merchant of Venice | Theatricalia". theatricalia.com.
  7. ^ "Review/Theater; 'Merchant' Restored as a Comedy". The New York Times. 20 December 1989.
  8. ^ "Production of Separate Tables - Theatricalia". theatricalia.com.
  9. ISBN 9781849439435
    – via Google Books.
  10. ^ "Production of Amadeus - Theatricalia". theatricalia.com.
  11. ^ "Basil Henson - Movies and Filmography - AllMovie". AllMovie.
  12. ^ "When the Boat Comes In [TV Series] (1976) - Gilchrist Calder - Cast and Crew - AllMovie". AllMovie.
  13. ^ "Basil Henson". www.aveleyman.com.
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