Stanley Ridges
Biography
Stanley Ridges was a British-born actor born on July 17, 1890, in Southampton, England, who became a protégé of Beatrice Lillie and honed his craft on stage before transitioning to film. He found success with sound films at age 43, starring in notable roles like Professor Kingsley and Major Buxton in classics such as Black Friday and Sergeant York. Ridges was known for his versatility and range, appearing in over 100 theater and film productions from 1917 to 1951.
