Colin Clive

Biography

Colin Clive was a British actor born in Saint-Malo, France to an English colonel and aristocratic family. He attended Stonyhurst College and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst before breaking both knees and deciding to pursue acting instead. Clive's tumultuous personal life often mirrored his on-screen characters, earning him a reputation for playing intense roles. He is best known for his iconic portrayal of Dr. Henry Frankenstein in the 1931 film Frankenstein and its sequel, Bride of Frankenstein.