Quotes by Basil Rathbone

About Basil Rathbone:

Philip St. John Basil Rathbone was a South African-born English actor. He rose to prominence in the UK as a Shakespearean stage actor and went on to appear in more than 70 films, primarily costume dramas, swashbucklers and, occasionally, horror films.
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Sometimes I just crave to play in Shakespeare again and I know and love playing Orlando so much.

Basil Rathbone

Never regret anything you have done with a sincere affection; nothing is lost that is born of the heart.

Basil Rathbone

As one grows older one becomes more critical of oneself and less of other people.

Basil Rathbone

I cannot tell you much about the picture- it depends on so many things, the first of which that comes to my mind is: splendid as he is, is there too much of Spencer Tracy.

Basil Rathbone

Could you let me have the 3 weeks due to me now and if I work again before August I must of course repay you at the rate of exchange you let me have it at now if you kindly will.

Basil Rathbone

Author Bio

  • NameBasil Rathbone
  • DescriptionBritish actor
  • BornJune 13, 1892
  • DiedJuly 21, 1967
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionActor
  • AwardsMilitary Cross