Errol Flynn
Profile info
Known forActing
GenderMale
Birthday20 June 1909
Died14 October 1959 (age 50)
Place of birthHobart, Tasmania, Australia
Known credits107
Biography
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). 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 to Douglas F…
Gene Kelly: An American in Hollywood
2025 · Self (archive footage)
1939: Secrets of Hollywood's Golden Year
2023
In Like Flynn
2018 · Book
Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
2013 · Self (archive footage)
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
2010 · Self (archive footage)
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
2009 · Self (archive footage)
Warner at War
2008 · (archive footage)
Tasmanian Devil: The Fast and Furious Life of Errol Flynn
2007 · Self (archive footage)
The Adventures of Errol Flynn
2005 · Self / Various Roles (archive footage) (archive sound)
The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender
1997 · Self (archive footage)
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
1995 · Self (archive footage)
Secret Lives
1995 · Self(archive footage)
Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell
1995 · Self (archive footage)
Touring Australia
1993 · Self (archive footage)
Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths
1990 · (archive footage)
Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies
1988 · (archive footage) (uncredited)
My Wicked, Wicked Ways: The Legend of Errol Flynn
1985 · Book
Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
1985 · Self (archive footage)
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
1983 · Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Showbiz Ballyhoo
1982 · Self (archive footage)
Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
1982 · Self (archive footage)
Hooray for Hollywood
1976 · Self (archive footage)
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975 · Self (archive footage)
That's Entertainment!
1974 · (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Extraordinary Seaman
1969 · Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Cuban Rebel Girls
1959 · The American Correspondent
Cuban Rebel Girls
1959 · Screenplay
The Truth About Fidel Castro Revolution
1959 · Himself - Reporter
The Roots of Heaven
1958 · Forsythe
Too Much, Too Soon
1958 · John Barrymore
The Sun Also Rises
1957 · Mike Campbell
Without Incident
1957 · Capt. Russell Bidlack
The Big Boodle
1957 · Ned Sherwood
Istanbul
1957 · James Brennan
The Errol Flynn Theatre
1956 · Self - Host
The Steve Allen Show
1956 · Self - Guest
The Sword of Villon
1956 · Francois Villon
Screen Director's Playhouse
1955 · Francois Villon
King's Rhapsody
1955 · Richard, King of Laurentia
The Dark Avenger
1955 · Prince Edward
Lilacs in the Spring
1954 · John 'Beau' Beaumont
Crossed Swords
1954 · Renzo
Crossed Swords
1954 · Producer
The Master of Ballantrae
1953 · Jamie Durie
The Story of William Tell
1953 · William Tell
The Story of William Tell
1953 · Producer
Against All Flags
1952 · Brian Hawke
Cruise of the Zaca
1952 · Himself / Narrator
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