Colin Clive
Colin Clive (January 20 1900 - June 25, 1937) was a French-born British actor known for playing tumultuous characters which often mirrored his personal life. He is most famous for his role as Dr. Henry Frankenstein in the 1931 film Frankenstein and its 1935 sequel, Bride of Frankenstein. Clive entered the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, making his debut in 1919 as 'Claude' in The Eclipse. After almost ten years of touring, he was chosen for the role of 'Stanhope' in the war play Journey's End, replacing Laurence Olivier who had another commitment. He died from complications of tuberculosis originating from his severe alcoholism at only the youthful age of 37.
Filmography (26 titles)
MovieLegacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies
Self - (archive footage) · 2025
7.5MovieMonster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film
Henry Frankenstein (archive footage) · 2014
9.0MovieFamous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
Self (archive footage) · 2007
7.1MovieUniversal Horror
(archive footage) · 1998
Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook
Dr. Henry Frankenstein (archive footage) · 1991
6.1MovieReport
Henry Frankenstein (archive footage - Bride of Frankenstein (1935)) · 1967
5.8MovieThe Ghost of Frankenstein
Dr. Henry Frankenstein (flashback) (uncredited) · 1942
6.0MovieLancer Spy
Col. Fenwick (rehearsed only) (uncredited) · 1937
7.0MovieThe Woman I Love
Capt. Thelis · 1937
6.6MovieHistory Is Made at Night
Bruce Vail · 1937
5.8MovieThe Widow from Monte Carlo
Eric Reynolds · 1935
6.8MovieThe Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo
Bertrand Berkeley · 1935
7.0MovieMad Love
Stephen Orlac · 1935
6.8MovieThe Girl from 10th Avenue
John Marland · 1935
7.5MovieBride of Frankenstein
Henry Frankenstein · 1935
4.9MovieThe Right to Live
Maurice Trent · 1935
5.1MovieClive of India
Capt. Johnstone · 1935
5.2MovieJane Eyre
Edward Rochester · 1934
5.2MovieOne More River
Sir Gerald Corven · 1934
4.9MovieThe Key
Capt. Andrew 'Andy' Kerr · 1934
6.6MovieLooking Forward
Geoffrey Fielding · 1933
5.9MovieChristopher Strong
Sir Christopher Strong · 1933
10.0MovieLily Christine
Rupert Harvey · 1932
7.5MovieFrankenstein
Henry Frankenstein · 1931
10.0MovieThe Stronger Sex
Warren Barrington · 1931
6.4MovieJourney's End
Denis Stanhope · 1930