Back to peopleGodfrey TearleKnown forActingBornOctober 12, 1884DiedJune 8, 1953Place of birthNew York City, New York, USABiographyLife and careerSir Godfrey Tearle was an American-born actor who portrayed the quintessential Englishman on stage and in films in both England and the United States.Filmography1 filmsAll1Acting1The 39 Steps1935as Professor Jordan