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Earl Cameron

1917–2020 · Actor

Biography

Earlston Jewett Cameron (August 8, 1917 - July 3, 2020) was a Bermudian actor. He was among the first black actors to star in British cinema, making his debut in Pool of London (1951). Other notable films include Thunderball (1965), The Interpreter (2005), and Inception (2010). Cameron also had numerous television credits including episodes of Doctor Who and The Prisoner. He was married to Audrey J. P. Godowski (1959 - 1994, her death) and Barbara Bower (1994 - 2020, his death).

Notable Noir Roles

Pool of London

1951Dir. Basil Dearden · Johnny Lambert

Jewel thieves, murder, and a manhunt swirl around a sailor off a cargo ship in post-war London.

Sapphire

1959Dir. Basil Dearden · Dr. Robbins

Two Scotland Yard detectives investigate the murder of a young woman of mixed race who had been passing for white. As they interview a spate of suspects -- including the girl's white boyfriend and his…

Full Noir Filmography

2 films · 1951–1959