Desmond Roberts

Desmond Roberts (5 February 1894 – 11 January 1968) was a British stage and film actor^[1] who also played first-class cricket (1913–1936) for Surrey. He was a left-handed batsman and right-arm medium pace bowler. He appeared in 12 first-class matches for Surrey during this period. ^[2]

Born5 February 1894

Hampstead

Died11 January 1968(1968-01-11) (aged 73)

Eastbourne

Occupationactor / cricketer

Yearsactive1913–1936 (cricket); 1927-1967 (film)

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Desmond Roberts
Born	5 February 1894 Hampstead
Died	11 January 1968(1968-01-11) (aged 73) Eastbourne
Occupation	actor / cricketer
Years active	1913–1936 (cricket); 1927-1967 (film)

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He began his film career at the end of the silent era and had his only leading role in A Reckless Gamble (1928). After which he had a brief sojourn to Hollywood, where he appeared in a number of classic films, including Tarzan and His Mate (1934), Of Human Bondage (1934), and Clive of India (1935). He then settled back in Britain, where he became a familiar supporting player in movies such as Scott of the Antarctic (1948), The Man in the White Suit (1951), and A Night to Remember (1958).

He was born in Hampsteadand died in Eastbourne.^[3]