About
Swashbuckling actor who appeared in King Solomon's Mines. His other films include The Crooked Road, Killer's Carnival, The Magic Bow, and Gun Glory.
Before Fame
He attended Epsom College in the U.K. to pursue a medical degree.
Trivia
Before he took over the swashbuckling hero role from Errol Flynn, he was in the classic British film adaptation of Hamlet.
Family Life
He was married to Elspeth March from 1938 to 1948, Jean Simmons from 1950 to 1960 and Caroline LeCerf from 1964 to 1969. His great-great-grandfather was the opera singer Luigi Lablache.
Associated With
He co-starred with Ava Gardner in the 1956 film Bhowani Junction.
