About
Donald Crisp was born George William Crisp at the family home in Bow, London. Donald's parents were James Crisp and Elizabeth Crisp, his birth was registered by his mother on 4th September 1882. Donald's sisters were Elizabeth, Ann, Alice (known as Louisa) and Eliza and his brothers were James, John and Mark. Family memories state that Donald's brother-in-law James Needham (Louisa's husband) lent/gave Donald the fare to USA. The family have a photo of Donald which he sent to 'Jimmy' and signed. On 16th February 1937 Donald applied for a US Social Security account number giving his address as N Vista Street Hollywood California, and his employers Warner Brothers Pictures, Burbank California. On his application Donald did not know his mother's maiden name.
Known for
Wuthering HeightsMovie • 1939
Mutiny on the BountyMovie • 1935
How Green Was My ValleyMovie • 1941
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeMovie • 1941
The Birth of a NationMovie • 1915
The Sea HawkMovie • 1940
National VelvetMovie • 1945
The Man from LaramieMovie • 1955
Prince ValiantMovie • 1954
Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the AgesMovie • 1916
PollyannaMovie • 1960
JezebelMovie • 1938
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and EssexMovie • 1939
The Charge of the Light BrigadeMovie • 1936
The Amazing Dr. ClitterhouseMovie • 1938
Lassie Come HomeMovie • 1943
The Valley of DecisionMovie • 1945
The UninvitedMovie • 1944
City for ConquestMovie • 1940
JuarezMovie • 1939
The Oklahoma KidMovie • 1939
The NavigatorMovie • 1924
Spencer's MountainMovie • 1963
The Long Gray LineMovie • 1955