Hume Cronyn

Hume Blake Cronyn Jr. (July 18, 1911 - June 15, 2003) was a Canadian-American actor and writer. Early film roles included Alfred Hitchcock's Shadow of a Doubt (1943) and Lifeboat (1944). He performed frequently alongside his second wife Jessica Tandy, including in the films The World According to Garp (1982), Cocoon (1985), and *batteries not included (1987).

Their marriage lasted from 1942 until her death in 1994. He wrote the play Foxfire and television film The Dollmaker with his third wife, Susan Cooper. Many of his wide-ranging stage and screen acting roles garnered critical acclaim, including an Academy Award nomination, three Emmy Awards, and two Tony Awards.

Hume Cronyn is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 14 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes James Dean: Forever Young (2005), Off Season (2001), Seasons of Love (1999), 12 Angry Men (1997), Marvin's Room (1996), The Pelican Brief (1993), Cocoon: The Return (1988), *batteries not included (1987). The recorded credits span 1943 to 2005, including 13 movies and 1 TV show.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.