Colin Clive
Biography
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
Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies
2025
as Self - (archive footage)
Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film
2014
as Henry Frankenstein (archive footage)
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
2007
as Self (archive footage)
Universal Horror
1998
as (archive footage)
- No poster
Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook
1991
as Dr. Henry Frankenstein (archive footage)
Report
1967
as Henry Frankenstein (archive footage - Bride of Frankenstein (1935))
The Ghost of Frankenstein
1942
as Dr. Henry Frankenstein (flashback) (uncredited)
Lancer Spy
1937
as Col. Fenwick (rehearsed only) (uncredited)
The Woman I Love
1937
as Capt. Thelis
History Is Made at Night
1937
as Bruce Vail
The Widow from Monte Carlo
1935
as Eric Reynolds
The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo
1935
as Bertrand Berkeley
Mad Love
1935
as Stephen Orlac
The Girl from 10th Avenue
1935
as John Marland
Bride of Frankenstein
1935
as Henry Frankenstein
The Right to Live
1935
as Maurice Trent
Clive of India
1935
as Capt. Johnstone
Jane Eyre
1934
as Edward Rochester
One More River
1934
as Sir Gerald Corven
The Key
1934
as Capt. Andrew 'Andy' Kerr
Looking Forward
1933
as Geoffrey Fielding
Christopher Strong
1933
as Sir Christopher Strong
Lily Christine
1932
as Rupert Harvey
Frankenstein
1931
as Henry Frankenstein