Esmond Knight(1906-1987)
- Actor
- Additional Crew
- Writer
A stage actor from 1925, Esmond made his first film appearance in
77 Park Lane (1931) for
Michael Powell for whom he
eventually made 11 films.
Esmond served in the Royal Navy during WWII and lost one eye and was
almost totally blinded in the other during an engagement against The
Bismarck. This didn't stop him later portraying a Royal Naval officer
in Sink the Bismarck! (1960).
77 Park Lane (1931) for
Michael Powell for whom he
eventually made 11 films.
Esmond served in the Royal Navy during WWII and lost one eye and was
almost totally blinded in the other during an engagement against The
Bismarck. This didn't stop him later portraying a Royal Naval officer
in Sink the Bismarck! (1960).