The British actor Philip Stainton was born 9th April in Worcestershire in 1908. Unfortunately he died whilst acting – he collapsed during the 423rd stage performance of "East Lynne", a musical comedy melodrama. It was directed and rewritten by him, and became a smash hit in Australia. He died in the arms of his wife, Betty Bailey-Stanton, who was a performer in the show as well.
Amongst the many films that he appeared in he played the part of the Anglican Bishop in John Ford's The Quiet Man (1952). He got his nickname, 'Bish', filming this movie - when he came off the set during one scene, some nuns thought he was a real Bishop and they wanted to kiss his ring.
Other films that he appeared include; Nightbeat (1947), The Blue Lagoon (1949), Don’t Ever Leave Me (1949), The Elusive Pimpernel (1950), Hobsons Choice (1954) where he played the part of Denton, The Ladykillers (1955), Cast a Dark Shadow (1955), and Reach for the Sky (1956).
In several films he was typecast as a police officer including his appearance in the 1949 Ealing Studios classic Passport to Pimlico where he played the part of PC Spiller (pictured).
Amongst the many films that he appeared in he played the part of the Anglican Bishop in John Ford's The Quiet Man (1952). He got his nickname, 'Bish', filming this movie - when he came off the set during one scene, some nuns thought he was a real Bishop and they wanted to kiss his ring.
Other films that he appeared include; Nightbeat (1947), The Blue Lagoon (1949), Don’t Ever Leave Me (1949), The Elusive Pimpernel (1950), Hobsons Choice (1954) where he played the part of Denton, The Ladykillers (1955), Cast a Dark Shadow (1955), and Reach for the Sky (1956).
In several films he was typecast as a police officer including his appearance in the 1949 Ealing Studios classic Passport to Pimlico where he played the part of PC Spiller (pictured).
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