David Horne

Biography

David Edgar Alderson Horne was a distinguished English film and stage actor born on July 14, 1898, in Balcombe, Sussex. He began his career in the theatre before transitioning to film in the 1930s, where he played memorable roles such as Duke of Windemere in "Diamonds for Breakfast" (1968) and Sir Wilfrid Robarts QC in "Witness for the Prosecution" (1953). A prolific character actor, Horne's performances often featured pompous, self-satisfied characters. He passed away on March 15, 1970, in London.