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Geoffrey Horne
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Geoffrey Horne is an American actor and acting teacher known for his work in both film and theatre. Born on August 22, 1933, in New York City, Horne grew up in a family of artists…
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Geoffrey Horne is an American actor and acting teacher known for his work in both film and theatre. Born on August 22, 1933, in New York City, Horne grew up in a family of artists, with his mother being a ballet dancer and his father being a painter. Horne developed an interest in acting at a young age and began taking classes at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York City. He made his Broadway debut in 1952 in the play "The Happiest Millionaire" and soon after was discovered by director Elia Kazan, who cast him in the film "The Bridge on the River Kwai" (1957). Horne's performance in "The Bridge on the River Kwai" earned him critical acclaim and led to more film roles, including "Bonjour Tristesse" (1958) and "Two Living, One Dead" (1961). He also continued to work in theatre, appearing in productions of "The Caretaker" and "A View from the Bridge," among others. In the 1960s, Horne moved to Italy and began working in Italian cinema, appearing in films such as "Il Posto" (1961) and "La lunga notte del '43" (1960). He also studied with the legendary acting teacher Lee Strasberg and later became an acting teacher himself, founding the HB Studio in Rome. Horne continued to work in both film and theatre throughout his career, and in 2007 he was honored with a lifetime achievement award by the Rome Film Fest. Today, he lives in Italy and continues to teach acting. The story of Geoffrey Horne is a testament to the power of following one's passions and pursuing a life in the arts. His dedication to his craft and his willingness to take risks and explore new opportunities have made him a beloved figure in the world of acting and a respected teacher of the craft.
Filmography
Movies and shows, newest first
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2023
The Wild One
Movie Self
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2006
Jenseits von Hollywood – Das Kino des Otto Preminger
Movie Himself
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1999
Big Daddy
Movie Sid
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1985
Private Sessions
Movie Man
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1975
It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!
Movie Ray Clive
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1975
Judgment: The Court Martial of Lt. William Calley
Movie Martin Peters
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1974
Police Woman
TV show
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1974
The Green Hornet
Movie Peter Eden
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1973
Two People
Movie Ron Kesselman
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1972
Ghost Story
TV show Mr. Harkness
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1971
Cannon
TV show
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1970
The Baby Maker
Movie Jimmy (uncredited)
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1970
Catch-22
Movie Dialogue Coach
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1967
Mannix
TV show
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1966
The Green Hornet
TV show Peter Eden
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1965
The F.B.I.
TV show Herb Wilcox
More credits
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1965
Run for Your Life
TV show Neil Scofield
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1963
The Great Adventure
TV show Wales
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1963
The Outer Limits
TV show Wade Norton
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1963
The Implacable Three
Movie Don César Guzmán
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1962
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
TV show Bobby Davenport
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1962
The Virginian
TV show Regan
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1961
The Corsican Brothers
Movie Paolo Franchi / Leone Franchi
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1961
Joseph and His Brethren
Movie Joseph
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1960
Route 66
TV show
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1959
Adventures in Paradise
TV show Ned Evans
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1959
The Twilight Zone
TV show Williams - the Alien
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1959
Esterina
Movie Gino
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1958
Tempest
Movie Piotr Grinov
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1958
Bonjour Tristesse
Movie Philippe
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1957
The Bridge on the River Kwai
Movie Lt. Joyce
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1957
The Strange One
Movie Georgie Avery
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1955
Gunsmoke
TV show Lieutenant Briggs
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1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
TV show Antonio
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1950
Robert Montgomery Presents
TV show Cal Travers
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1948
Studio One
TV show Jim
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1948
The Philco Television Playhouse
TV show
