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* ItWillNeverCatchOn: By the time of his death, he was an Oscar nominee, a three time BAFTA winner, had appeared in some very successful and iconic films and had amassed a reputation as one of the great supporting players and scene stealers of British cinema and stage. Not bad for someone who was expelled from RADA after a single term and dismissed as "wasting their time and his parents' money".
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->''"I'm often given parts that aren't as big as they are colorful, but people remember them. When it's a minor or supporting role, you learn to make the most of what you're given. I can make two lines seem like 'Theatre/{{Hamlet}}'."''

Denholm Mitchell Elliott CBE (31 May 1922- 6 October 1992) was an English character actor.

He is probably best remembered for his role as Marcus Brody in ''Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk'' and ''Film/IndianaJonesAndTheLastCrusade''. He won three {{UsefulNotes/BAFTA}}s in a row for ''Film/TradingPlaces'', ''A Private Function'' and ''Film/DefenceOfTheRealm''. His other roles included Sub-Lieutenant John Morrell in ''Literature/TheCruelSea'', an abortionist in ''Film/{{Alfie}}'', Vance Fowler in ''The Night They Raided Minsky's'', Charles Hillyer in ''Film/TheHouseThatDrippedBlood'', Will Scarlet in ''Film/RobinAndMarian'', Sidney Beynon in ''Film/TheBoysFromBrazil'', Cowslip in ''WesternAnimation/WatershipDown'', Mr. Emerson in ''Film/ARoomWithAView'' and Selsdon Mowbray in ''Film/NoisesOff'' (his final film appearance).

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->''"I'm often given parts that aren't as big as they are colorful, colourful, but people remember them. When it's a minor or supporting role, you learn to make the most of what you're given. I can make two lines seem like 'Theatre/{{Hamlet}}'.''Theatre/{{Hamlet}}''."''

Denholm Mitchell Elliott CBE [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever CBE]] (31 May 1922- 1922 – 6 October 1992) was an English character actor.

He is probably best remembered for his role as Marcus Brody in ''Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk'' and ''Film/IndianaJonesAndTheLastCrusade''. He won three {{UsefulNotes/BAFTA}}s in a row for ''Film/TradingPlaces'', ''A Private Function'' and ''Film/DefenceOfTheRealm''. His other roles included Sub-Lieutenant John Morrell in ''Literature/TheCruelSea'', an abortionist in ''Film/{{Alfie}}'', Vance Fowler in ''The Night They Raided Minsky's'', Charles Hillyer in ''Film/TheHouseThatDrippedBlood'', Will Scarlet in ''Film/RobinAndMarian'', Sidney Beynon in ''Film/TheBoysFromBrazil'', Cowslip in ''WesternAnimation/WatershipDown'', Mr. Emerson in ''Film/ARoomWithAView'' and Selsdon Mowbray in ''Film/NoisesOff'' (his final film appearance).



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* ''Literature/TheCruelSea'' (1953) as Sub-Lieutenant John Morell
* ''Film/{{Alfie}}'' (1966) as the Abortionist
* ''Film/TheHouseThatDrippedBlood'' (1971) as Charles Hillyer
* ''Film/VaultOfHorror'' (1973) as Diltant
* ''Theatre/ADollsHouse'' (1973) as Krogstad
* ''Film/TheApprenticeshipOfDuddyKravitz'' (1974) as Friar
* ''Film/RobinAndMarian'' (1976) as Will Scarlet
* ''Film/ABridgeTooFar'' (1977) as the RAF Meteorology Officer
* ''Literature/TheHoundOfTheBaskervilles'' (1978) as Stapleton
* ''Film/TheBoysFromBrazil'' (1978) as Sidney Beyond
* ''WesternAnimation/WatershipDown'' (1978) as Cowslip (voice)
* ''Film/BadTiming'' (1980) as Stefan Vognic
* ''Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk'' (1981) as Dr. Marcus Brody
** ''Film/IndianaJonesAndTheLastCrusade'' (1989)
* ''Film/TradingPlaces'' (1983) as Coleman
* ''Film/TheRazorsEdge'' (1984) as Elliott Templeton
* ''Film/ARoomWithAView'' (1985) as Mr. Emerson
* ''Film/DefenceOfTheRealm'' (1986) as Vernon Bayliss
* ''Film/{{September}}'' (1987) as Howard
* ''Literature/{{Maurice}}'' (1987) as Dr. Barry
* ''Film/StealingHeaven'' (1988) as Fulbert
* ''Film/ToySoldiers'' (1991) as Headmaster Dr. Robert Gould
* ''Film/NoisesOff'' (1992) as Selsdon Mowbray
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* ''Series/AlfredHitchcockPresents'' (1958–59) as John Manbridge/Jack Lyons (2 episodes)
* ''Series/DangerMan'' (1965) as Basil Jordan (1 episode)
* ''Series/ThePersuaders'' (1972) as Roland (1 episode)
* ''Series/RippingYarns'' (1977) as Mr. Gregory (1 episode)
* ''Series/HammerHouseOfHorror'' (1980) as Norman Shenley (1 episode)
* ''Literature/BleakHouse'' (1985) as John Jarndyce (7 episodes)
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* LargeHam: Not in the Creator/BrianBlessed sense, but Elliott had a talent for pulling extremely expressive faces that would draw the attention of the audience. On both the British stage and in British cinema, it was often warned of lead actors to, "Never act with children, dogs, or Denholm Elliott" because of his scene stealing.

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* LargeHam: Not in the Creator/BrianBlessed sense, but Elliott had a talent for pulling extremely expressive faces that would draw the attention of the audience. On both the British stage and in British cinema, it was often warned of lead actors to, to "Never act with children, dogs, or Denholm Elliott" because of his scene stealing.stealing.
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* ItWillNeverCatchOn: By the time of his death, he was an Oscar nominee, a three time BAFTA winner, had appeared in some very successful and iconic films and had amassed a reputation as one of the great supporting players and scene stealers of British cinema. Not bad for someone who was expelled from RADA after a single term and dismissed as "wasting their time and his parents' money".

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* ItWillNeverCatchOn: By the time of his death, he was an Oscar nominee, a three time BAFTA winner, had appeared in some very successful and iconic films and had amassed a reputation as one of the great supporting players and scene stealers of British cinema.cinema and stage. Not bad for someone who was expelled from RADA after a single term and dismissed as "wasting their time and his parents' money".
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* GentlemanSnarker: A few of his characters were the image of upper-class manners but still had an exceptionally sharp wit.
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* BiTheWay: His bisexuality was something of an open secret among his colleagues and friends.
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* BiTheWay: His bisexuality was something of an open secret among his colleagues and friends.


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* ItWillNeverCatchOn: By the time of his death, he was an Oscar nominee, a three time BAFTA winner, had appeared in some very successful and iconic films and had amassed a reputation as one of the great supporting players and scene stealers of British cinema. Not bad for someone who was expelled from RADA after a single term and dismissed as "wasting their time and his parents' money".
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Denholm Mitchell Elliott CBE (May 31, 1922- October 6, 1992) was an English character actor.

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Denholm Mitchell Elliott CBE (May 31, (31 May 1922- 6 October 6, 1992) was an English character actor.

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* LargeHam: Not in the Brian Blessed sense, but Elliott had a talent for pulling extremely expressive faces that would draw the attention of the audience. On both the British stage and in British cinema, it was often warned of lead actors to, "Never act with children, dogs, or Denholm Elliott" because of his scene stealing.


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* LargeHam: Not in the Creator/BrianBlessed sense, but Elliott had a talent for pulling extremely expressive faces that would draw the attention of the audience. On both the British stage and in British cinema, it was often warned of lead actors to, "Never act with children, dogs, or Denholm Elliott" because of his scene stealing.
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* LargeHam: Not in the Brian Blessed sense, but Elliott had a talent for pulling extremely expressive faces that would draw the attention of the audience. On both the British stage and in British cinema, it was often warned of lead actors to, "Never act with children, dogs, or Denholm Elliott" because of his scene stealing.
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->''"I'm often given parts that aren't as big as they are colorful, but people remember them. When it's a minor or supporting role, you learn to make the most of what you're given. I can make two lines seem like 'Theatre/{{Hamlet}}'."''
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He is probably best remembered for his role as Marcus Brody in ''Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk'' and ''Film/IndianaJonesAndTheLastCrusade''. He won three {{UsefulNotes/BAFTA}}s in a row for ''Film/TradingPlaces'', ''A Private Function'' and ''Film/DefenceOfTheRealm''. His other roles included an abortionist in ''Film/{{Alfie}}'', Vance Fowler in ''The Night They Raided Minsky's'', Charles Hillyer in ''Film/TheHouseThatDrippedBlood'', Will Scarlet in ''Film/RobinAndMarian'', Sidney Beynon in ''Film/TheBoysFromBrazil'', Cowslip in ''WesternAnimation/WatershipDown'', Mr. Emerson in ''Film/ARoomWithAView'' and Selsdon Mowbray in ''Film/NoisesOff'' (his final film appearance).

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He is probably best remembered for his role as Marcus Brody in ''Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk'' and ''Film/IndianaJonesAndTheLastCrusade''. He won three {{UsefulNotes/BAFTA}}s in a row for ''Film/TradingPlaces'', ''A Private Function'' and ''Film/DefenceOfTheRealm''. His other roles included Sub-Lieutenant John Morrell in ''Literature/TheCruelSea'', an abortionist in ''Film/{{Alfie}}'', Vance Fowler in ''The Night They Raided Minsky's'', Charles Hillyer in ''Film/TheHouseThatDrippedBlood'', Will Scarlet in ''Film/RobinAndMarian'', Sidney Beynon in ''Film/TheBoysFromBrazil'', Cowslip in ''WesternAnimation/WatershipDown'', Mr. Emerson in ''Film/ARoomWithAView'' and Selsdon Mowbray in ''Film/NoisesOff'' (his final film appearance).

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Denholm Mitchell Elliott CBE (May 31, 1922- October 6, 1992) was an English character actor. He is probably best remembered for his role as Marcus Brody in ''Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk'' and ''Film/IndianaJonesAndTheLastCrusade''. He won three {{UsefulNotes/BAFTA}}s in a row for ''Film/TradingPlaces'', ''A Private Function'' and ''Film/DefenceOfTheRealm''. His other roles included an abortionist in ''Film/{{Alfie}}'', Vance Fowler in ''The Night They Raided Minsky's'', Charles Hillyer in ''Film/TheHouseThatDrippedBlood'', Will Scarlet in ''Film/RobinAndMarian'', Sidney Beynon in ''Film/TheBoysFromBrazil'', Cowslip in ''WesternAnimation/WatershipDown'', Mr. Emerson in ''Film/ARoomWithAView'' and Selsdon Mowbray in ''Film/NoisesOff'' (his final film appearance).

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Denholm Mitchell Elliott CBE (May 31, 1922- October 6, 1992) was an English character actor.

He is probably best remembered for his role as Marcus Brody in ''Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk'' and ''Film/IndianaJonesAndTheLastCrusade''. He won three {{UsefulNotes/BAFTA}}s in a row for ''Film/TradingPlaces'', ''A Private Function'' and ''Film/DefenceOfTheRealm''. His other roles included an abortionist in ''Film/{{Alfie}}'', Vance Fowler in ''The Night They Raided Minsky's'', Charles Hillyer in ''Film/TheHouseThatDrippedBlood'', Will Scarlet in ''Film/RobinAndMarian'', Sidney Beynon in ''Film/TheBoysFromBrazil'', Cowslip in ''WesternAnimation/WatershipDown'', Mr. Emerson in ''Film/ARoomWithAView'' and Selsdon Mowbray in ''Film/NoisesOff'' (his final film appearance).
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* TheCharacterDiedWithHim: Marcus Brody's death is acknowledged in ''Film/IndianaJonesAndTheKingdomOfTheCrystalSkull'' in the form of a commemorative statue.

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* TheCharacterDiedWithHim: Marcus Brody's death is acknowledged in ''Film/IndianaJonesAndTheKingdomOfTheCrystalSkull'' in the form of a commemorative statue.statue.
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Denholm Mitchell Elliott CBE (May 31, 1922- October 6, 1992) was an English character actor. He is probably best remembered for his role as Marcus Brody in ''Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk'' and ''Film/IndianaJonesAndTheLastCrusade''. He won three {{UsefulNotes/BAFTA}}s in a row for ''Film/TradingPlaces'', ''A Private Function'' and ''Film/DefenceOfTheRealm''. His other roles included an abortionist in ''Film/{{Alfie}}'', Vance Fowler in ''The Night They Raided Minsky's'', Charles Hillyer in ''Film/TheHouseThatDrippedBlood'', Will Scarlet in ''Film/RobinAndMarian'', Sidney Beynon in ''Film/TheBoysFromBrazil'', Mr. Emerson in ''Film/ARoomWithAView'' and Selsdon Mowbray in ''Film/NoisesOff'' (his final film appearance).

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Denholm Mitchell Elliott CBE (May 31, 1922- October 6, 1992) was an English character actor. He is probably best remembered for his role as Marcus Brody in ''Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk'' and ''Film/IndianaJonesAndTheLastCrusade''. He won three {{UsefulNotes/BAFTA}}s in a row for ''Film/TradingPlaces'', ''A Private Function'' and ''Film/DefenceOfTheRealm''. His other roles included an abortionist in ''Film/{{Alfie}}'', Vance Fowler in ''The Night They Raided Minsky's'', Charles Hillyer in ''Film/TheHouseThatDrippedBlood'', Will Scarlet in ''Film/RobinAndMarian'', Sidney Beynon in ''Film/TheBoysFromBrazil'', Cowslip in ''WesternAnimation/WatershipDown'', Mr. Emerson in ''Film/ARoomWithAView'' and Selsdon Mowbray in ''Film/NoisesOff'' (his final film appearance).
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Denholm Mitchell Elliott CBE (May 31, 1922-October 6, 1992) was an English character actor. He is probably best remembered for his role as Marcus Brody in ''Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk'' and ''Film/IndianaJonesAndTheLastCrusade''. He won three {{UsefulNotes/BAFTA}}s in a row for ''Film/TradingPlaces'', ''A Private Function'' and ''Film/DefenceOfTheRealm''. His other roles included an abortionist in ''Film/{{Alfie}}'', Vance Fowler in ''The Night They Raided Minsky's'', Charles Hillyer in ''Film/TheHouseThatDrippedBlood'', Will Scarlet in ''Film/RobinAndMarian'', Sidney Beynon in ''Film/TheBoysFromBrazil'', Mr. Emerson in ''Film/ARoomWithAView'' and Selsdon Mowbray in ''Film/NoisesOff'' (his final film appearance).

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Denholm Mitchell Elliott CBE (May 31, 1922-October 1922- October 6, 1992) was an English character actor. He is probably best remembered for his role as Marcus Brody in ''Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk'' and ''Film/IndianaJonesAndTheLastCrusade''. He won three {{UsefulNotes/BAFTA}}s in a row for ''Film/TradingPlaces'', ''A Private Function'' and ''Film/DefenceOfTheRealm''. His other roles included an abortionist in ''Film/{{Alfie}}'', Vance Fowler in ''The Night They Raided Minsky's'', Charles Hillyer in ''Film/TheHouseThatDrippedBlood'', Will Scarlet in ''Film/RobinAndMarian'', Sidney Beynon in ''Film/TheBoysFromBrazil'', Mr. Emerson in ''Film/ARoomWithAView'' and Selsdon Mowbray in ''Film/NoisesOff'' (his final film appearance).
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Denholm Mitchell Elliott CBE (May 31, 1922-October 6, 1992) was an English character actor. He is probably best remembered for his role as Marcus Brody in ''Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk'' and ''Film/IndianaJonesAndTheLastCrusade''. He won three {{BAFTA}}s in a row for ''Film/TradingPlaces'', ''A Private Function'' and ''Film/DefenceOfTheRealm''. His other roles included an abortionist in ''Film/{{Alfie}}'', Vance Fowler in ''The Night They Raided Minsky's'', Charles Hillyer in ''Film/TheHouseThatDrippedBlood'', Will Scarlet in ''Film/RobinAndMarian'', Sidney Beynon in ''Film/TheBoysFromBrazil'', Mr. Emerson in ''Film/ARoomWithAView'' and Selsdon Mowbray in ''Film/NoisesOff'' (his final film appearance).

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Denholm Mitchell Elliott CBE (May 31, 1922-October 6, 1992) was an English character actor. He is probably best remembered for his role as Marcus Brody in ''Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk'' and ''Film/IndianaJonesAndTheLastCrusade''. He won three {{BAFTA}}s {{UsefulNotes/BAFTA}}s in a row for ''Film/TradingPlaces'', ''A Private Function'' and ''Film/DefenceOfTheRealm''. His other roles included an abortionist in ''Film/{{Alfie}}'', Vance Fowler in ''The Night They Raided Minsky's'', Charles Hillyer in ''Film/TheHouseThatDrippedBlood'', Will Scarlet in ''Film/RobinAndMarian'', Sidney Beynon in ''Film/TheBoysFromBrazil'', Mr. Emerson in ''Film/ARoomWithAView'' and Selsdon Mowbray in ''Film/NoisesOff'' (his final film appearance).
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* CharacterDiedWithHim: Marcus Brody's death is acknowledged in ''Film/IndianaJonesAndTheKingdomOfTheCrystalSkull'' in the form of a commemorative statue.

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* CharacterDiedWithHim: TheCharacterDiedWithHim: Marcus Brody's death is acknowledged in ''Film/IndianaJonesAndTheKingdomOfTheCrystalSkull'' in the form of a commemorative statue.
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Denholm Mitchell Elliott CBE (May 31, 1922-October 6, 1992) was an English character actor. He is probably best remembered for his role as Marcus Brody in ''Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk'' and ''Film/IndianaJonesAndTheLastCrusade''. He won three {{BAFTA}}s in a row for ''Film/TradingPlaces'', ''A Private Function'' and ''Film/DefenceOfTheRealm''. His other roles included an abortionist in ''Film/{{Alfie}}'', Vance Fowler in ''The Night They Raided Minsky's'', Charles Hillyer in ''Film/TheHouseThatDrippedBlood'', Will Scarlet in ''Film/RobinAndMarian'', Sidney Beynon in ''Film/TheBoysFromBrazil'', Mr. Emerson in ''Film/ARoomWithAView'' and Selsdon Mowbray in ''Film/NoisesOff'' (his final film appearance).

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* CharacterDiedWithHim: Marcus Brody's death is acknowledged in ''Film/IndianaJonesAndTheKingdomOfTheCrystalSkull'' in the form of a commemorative statue.

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