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Lawrence Hanray
Lawrence Henry Jacobs
Laurence Hanray
Acting
Biography
Laurence Hanray (16 May 1874 – 28 November 1947), sometimes credited as Lawrence Hanray, was a British film and theatre actor born in London, England. He is also credited as the author of several plays and music hall songs.
Laurence Hanray was born Lawrence Henry Jacobs in St John's Wood on 16 May 1874, the son of Angelo Jacobs (c. 1851-1910), a glass manufacturer, and Leah (née Nathan; 1850/1851 - 1946).
His father changed his name to Angelo Jacobs Hanray, and with it the family name, after becoming bankrupt in 1897, although Laurence had been using the name Hanray professionally from at le…
Known For
Filmography
Movies
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
as Mr. Gride
Mine Own Executioner
as Dr. Lefage
Waterloo Road
Read All About It
as Bostock
Hotel Reserve
as Police Commissioner
Love Story
as Angus Rossiter
On Approval
as Parkes
My Learned Friend
as Sir Norman
Hatter's Castle
as Dr. Lawrie
Let the People Sing