Gibb McLaughlin

Gibb McLaughlin worked in a variety of genres and built up a diverse and reputable career. McLaughlin began his acting career with roles in such films as "The Farmer's Wife" (1928), the period drama "The Private Life of Henry VIII" (1933) with Charles Laughton and "Jew Suss" (1934). He also appeared in the Leslie Howard adventure "The Scarlet Pimpernel" (1935) and "Break the News" (1941) with Maurice Chevalier. His passion for acting continued to his roles in projects like the adventure "The Black Rose" (1950) with Tyrone Power, the Tyrone Power romantic sci-fi "I'll Never Forget You" (1951) and the comedy "The Lavender Hill Mob" (1952) with Alec Guinness. He also appeared in "Grand National Night" (1953) and the Charles Laughton dramatic adaptation "Hobson's Choice" (1954). During the latter part of his career, he continued to act in "The Pickwick Papers" (1954), "The Deep Blue Sea" (1955) with Vivien Leigh and "The Man Who Never Was" (1956). He also appeared in the adaptation "Sea Wife" (1957) with Richard Burton. McLaughlin also acted in "The Promoter."