George Sanders — biography, films, roles and trivia

Biography

Born July 3, 1906 (St. Petersburg, Russia).

Died April 25, 1972 (Castelldefels, Barcelona, Spain).

Born in Russia, the son of English parents, George Sanders returned to Britain with his family on the eve of the Great October Revolution. After finishing private school in Brighton, Sanders worked as a copywriter. Possessing a fine baritone, Sanders followed his colleagues' advice to try his hand at acting and began performing in a London West End choir. This was followed by performances in cabaret, on radio, dubbing in the theater, and then a role in the film "Find the Lady" (1963). He was married four times.

Filmography

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1945 The Picture of Dorian Gray Lord Henry Wotton

Interesting facts

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The actor committed suicide by taking an overdose of pentobarbital in a hotel in the Spanish town of Castelldefels, near Barcelona. In his suicide note he wrote the following: "Dear world, I am leaving because I am bored. I feel I have lived long enough. I am leaving you with your worries in this sweet cesspool. Good luck." George Sanders' body was cremated, and his ashes were scattered over the English Channel.

Family & relationships

Zsa Zsa Gabor spouse · divorced

Benita Hume spouse · divorced

Magda Gabor spouse · divorced

Susan Larson spouse · divorced