Derek John Penrose (5 May 1914 – 22 May 1983) was a British actor. After graduating from RADA in 1936, he made his London stage debut the following year in Old Music at the St. James' Theatre.
His best-known role was in the 1949 film Kind Hearts and Coronets, where he played Lionel, Sibella's dull husband whom Louis was accused of murdering.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1939 The Spy in Black Newlywed at Kiel Hotel Uncredited1939 The Lion Has Wings Minor Role 1941 Freedom Radio Otto 1943 The Adventures of Tartu Lt. Krantz at the Skoda Factory 1947 They Made Me a Fugitive Shawney 1948 Corridor of Mirrors Brandy 1948 The Idol of Paris George Cremer Jr. 1949 Kind Hearts and Coronets Lionel 1949 The Adventures of PC 49 Barney 1950 Traveller's Joy 1st Swedish Reporter Uncredited1951 Hell Is Sold Out Repatriation Official 1952 Secret People Bill 1952 Hot Ice Freddie Usher 1953 Mantrap Du Vancet 1953 Street of Shadows Gerald Gale 1953 Counterspy Paulson 1954 The Million Pound Note Stockbroker Uncredited1955 Murder Anonymous Langster Short, (final film role)
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