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Peter Godfrey

Peter Godfrey

Director & actor · born 16 October 1899 · London, England, UK

Peter Godfrey (16 October 1899 – 4 March 1970) was an English actor and film director. Founder of the experimental Gate Theatre Salon in 1925, with his first wife Molly Veness, he staged London's first expressionistic production in the following year. He went into partnership with Velona Pilcher in 1927 and together they opened the Gate Theatre Studio in Villiers Street, Charing Cross. Eventually moving to Hollywood, he established a career as a film actor and director.

Where to start: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939).

As director 22

As actor 10

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Peter Godfrey movie?

By viewer score, The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939) at 7.3/10.

What are Peter Godfrey’s most popular movies?

The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Christmas in Connecticut.

How many movies has Peter Godfrey made?

32 films on TMDB, 22 as director, 10 as actor.

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