Errol Flynn

Errol Flynn

Acting Born Jun 20, 1909 -- Died Oct 14, 1959 · Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Errol Leslie Thomson Flynn (June 20, 1909 - October 14, 1959) was an Australian-American actor and writer. He is popularly remembered as a charismatic romantic hero in the eight films he starred in with Olivia de Havilland. Flynn’s most iconic role came as Robin Hood in "The Adventures of Robin Hood" (1938).<br /> <br /> After signing with Warner Bros. Pictures in January 1935, Flynn’s rise to stardom was swift. The studio decided to take a risk casting the unknown 26-year-old as the lead in "Captain Blood" (1935). The film established Flynn as a major Hollywood star and the natural successor...

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Also Known For

The Colgate Comedy Hour
1950 ★ 7.0 tv
What's My Line?
1950 ★ 7.1 tv
What's My Line?
as Self - Mystery Guest
1950 ★ 7.1 tv
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948 ★ 6.8 tv
Captain Blood
as Dr. Peter Blood
1935 ★ 7.3 movie
The Adventures of Robin Hood
as Robin Hood
1938 ★ 7.5 movie
Bambi-Verleihung
as himself (archive)
1948 tv
The Sea Hawk
as Captain Geoffrey Thorpe
1940 ★ 7.3 movie
The Kid Stays in the Picture
as Himself (archive footage)
2002 ★ 6.9 movie
Against All Flags
as Brian Hawke
1952 ★ 6.2 movie
That's Entertainment!
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
1974 ★ 7.3 movie
They Died with Their Boots On
as George Armstrong Custer
1941 ★ 6.5 movie