Dennis Hoey
Biography
Dennis Hoey was a British film and stage actor born Samuel David Hyams on March 30, 1893, in London to Russian Jewish parents. He served in the British Army during World War I before transitioning into theatre-acting in 1918. Hoey is best known for playing Inspector Lestrade in six Universal's Sherlock Holmes series films, showcasing his enduring presence in cinema from the 1940s and beyond.
