Obituary of Lionel Atwill

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Lionel Atwill

Lionel Alfred William Atwill (born March 1, 1885 in Croydon, United Kingdom) was a stage actor and film actor who was best known for his roles in the films, “Captain Blood”, “Son of Frankenstein”, and the comedy classic, “To Be or Not to Be.” Lionel died on April 22, 1946 and his death was because of lung cancer and pneumonia. He died fairly young at age 61.

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Lionel Atwill Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Atwill, Lionel
    • Common Name: Lionel Atwill
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Croydon, England
    • Birth Date: March 01, 1885
    • Age: 61 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Lio
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $1.6 million
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Mountain Dew
    • Favorite Color: Pink
    • Favorite Scent: Dior Sauvage
    • Favorite Actor: Kate Winslet

    Lionel's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Lionel Alfred William Atwill
    • Father: Alfred Atwill
    • Mother: Ada Emily Dace
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Phyllis Relph (married 1913-divorced 1919)
      • Elsie Mackay (married 1920-divorced 1928)
      • Henrietta Louise Cromwell Brook MacArthur (married 1930-divorced 1943)
      • Mary Paula Pruter (married 1944-1946, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • John Anthony Atwill
      • Lionel Anthony Guille Atwill

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 22 1946 at age 61
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Lung cancer (and pneumonia)
  • Interment: Buried at Chapel of the Pines in Los Angeles, California

Category Tags:

Stage ActorFilm Actor British Born on March 1st Born in 1885 Died in 1946 Died at age 61 Died from Lung cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"One side of my face is gentle and kind, incapable of anything but love of my fellow man. The other side, the other profile, is cruel and predatory and evil, incapable of anything but the lusts and dark passions. It all depends on which side of my face is turned toward you--or the camera. It all depends on which side faces the moon at the ebb of the tide." (IMDB)

"Lionel Atwill led a vibrant and storied life, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered for its contributions to the world of entertainment and acting. (V)"

"Lionel Atwill lived a successful professional life as an actor, known for his villainous roles in horror films and forming strong partnerships with directors such as James Whale and Frankenstein. Tragically, his career was cut short due to scandal and controversy surrounding his involvement in a sex scandal, leading to his untimely downfall. (V)"

Is Mr. Lionel Atwill still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-01 08:43:05
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