C. Aubrey Smith

Sir C. Aubrey Smith

C Aubrey Smith

Sir Charles Aubrey Smith (21 July 1863-20 December 1948) was an English footballer, test cricketer and Hollywood movie star.  Born in London, he played cricket for Cambridge University and Sussex as well as captaining England to victory in a test match against South Africa. He was a  arm fast bowler, with his unusual bowling style earning him the nickname of "Round the Corner Smith".   He was also a left-winger for Old Carthusians who give Preston North End a fright in the 1887 quarter finals of the FA Cup before losing 2-1.  Aubrey Smith went close to scoring late in the game which was the last real fling of an amateur side after the adoption of professionalism in 1885.  As an actor, Smith appeared in early British silent movies before going to Hollywood where had a successful career as a charactor actor often playing officer or gentleman roles. He appeared in seventy-six films, including the classics. Lives of a Bengal Lancer, Pirsoner of Zenda and the Four Feathers.  Smith loved playing on his status as Hollywood's "Englishman in Residence". His bushy eyebrows, beady eyes, handlebar moustache, and height of 6'2" made him one of the most recognisable faces in Hollywood.

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