Colin Clive

Colin Clive was born to a British Colonel and his wife in St. Malo, France on 20 January 1900. His schooling was at the Convent of the Holy Cross, Boscombe, and Stonyhurst College, in preperation for entering Sandhurst, The British Royal Military Academy. Unfortunately, a riding accident shattered the young man's knee and disqualified him for Military Service. Mr. Clive entered the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, making his debut in 1919 as 'Claude' in THE ECLIPSE. After almost 10 years of touring, he was chosen for the role of 'Stanhope' in the war play JOURNEY'S END...replacing the 20 year old Laurence Olivier...who had another... Read more