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Hume Cronyn

Hume Cronyn

Actor · born 18 July 1911 · London, Ontario, Canada

Hume Blake Cronyn Jr. (July 18, 1911 - June 15, 2003) was a Canadian-American actor and writer. Early film roles included Alfred Hitchcock's Shadow of a Doubt (1943) and Lifeboat (1944). He performed frequently alongside his second wife Jessica Tandy, including in the films The World According to Garp (1982), Cocoon (1985), and *batteries not included (1987). Their marriage lasted from 1942 until her death in 1994. He wrote the play Foxfire and television film The Dollmaker with his third wife, Susan Cooper. Many of his wide-ranging stage and screen acting roles garnered critical acclaim, including an Academy Award nomination, three Emmy Awards, and two Tony Awards.

Where to start: 12 Angry Men (1997).

As actor 67

TV shows 4

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Hume Cronyn movie?

By viewer score, 12 Angry Men (1997) at 7.7/10.

What are Hume Cronyn’s most popular movies?

The Pelican Brief, Cocoon, Shadow of a Doubt.

How many movies has Hume Cronyn made?

67 films on TMDB, 67 as actor.

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