Lionel Atwill
Biography
Lionel Atwill was a renowned English and American stage and screen actor born on March 1, 1885, in Croydon, London. He began his acting career at the Garrick Theatre in 1904 and later became a star in Broadway theatre by 1918. Atwill's notable film roles include his iconic horror parts as a disfigured sculptor in Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933) and Professor Moriarty in Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942), showcasing his versatility beyond macabre roles.
