Frederick Treves
Biography
Frederick Treves was an English actor who specialized in avuncular, military, and titled types. He was born in Cliftonville in 1925. He attended the Nautical College, Pangbourne, and served in the Merchant Navy during World War II, surviving the bombing of his ship and receiving the British Empire Medal and also the Lloyd's War Medal for Bravery at Sea. After the war he studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He accumulated over a hundred television credits, appearing in series such as The Jewel in the Crown, The Naked Civil Servant, and Inspector Morse. His films included The Elephant Man (1980) and Defence of the Realm (1985). He also built a broad stage and radio career, performing with the National Theatre in plays by David Hare, Bernard Shaw, and Shakespeare. He died in 2012.
86years old at death
- Born Cliftonville
- Died Mitcham
- Star sign: AriesThe sign runs March 21 to April 19
- Also credited as Frederick William Treves
Movie Career
- Films
- 4
- Career span
- 31 years1957 to 1988
Every film, newest first
- 1988Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the SunIMDb rating 6.5
- 1985Defence of the RealmIMDb rating 6.5
- 1980The Elephant ManIMDb rating 8.2
- 1957The Mark of the HawkIMDb rating 5.3
Genres
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Frederick Treves made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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David DruryDirector, 1 film, 1985
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Michael AudleyDirector, 1 film, 1957
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Awards
Two awards and honors.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| British Empire Medal | Won | ||
| Lloyd's War Medal for Bravery at Sea | Won | ||
Online
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