
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 b…

The Private Life of Henry VIII
1933
Archbishop Cranmer

Fire Over England
1937
French Ambassador

Rembrandt
1936
Heertsbeeke

Dark Journey
1937
Cottin

The Man Who Could Work Miracles
1936
Mr. Bamfylde

21 Days
1940
Solicitor

The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
1947
Mr. Gride

The Rise of Catherine the Great
1934
Goudovitch

Waterloo Road
1945

Knight Without Armour
1937
Forrester

Hotel Reserve
1944
Police Commissioner

My Learned Friend
1943
Sir Norman

Mine Own Executioner
1947
Dr. Lefage

On Approval
1944
Parkes

The Ghost of St. Michael's
1941
Clerk of Court

Hatter's Castle
1942
Dr. Lawrie

Love Story
1944
Angus Rossiter

The Great Defender
1934
Parker

Quiet Wedding
1941
Mr. Williamson

Let the People Sing
1942
