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- Birth nameRobert Bilcliffe Loraine
- Height6′ (1.83 m)
- Robert Loraine was born on January 14, 1876 in New Brighton, Merseyside, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Father Brown, Detective (1934), Limehouse Blues (1934) and Outcast Lady (1934). He was married to Winifred Lydia Strangman and Julie Oop. He died on December 23, 1935 in London, England, UK.
- SpousesWinifred Lydia Strangman(July 14, 1921 - December 23, 1935) (his death, 1 child)Julie Oop(November 7, 1897 - 1902) (divorced)
- Was considered one of the foremost Shavian actors of his day.
- Was a pioneer aviator, one the first to fly over open sea.
- Won the Queen's Medal for gallantry in the Boer War and as an aviator during the First World War, the Military Cross for bravery, the Mons Cross and the Distinguished Service Cross.
- Made his London stage debut on May 22, 1894 as Alfred Dunscombe in "Ne'er-do-well" and his New York debut on March 4, 1901 as Ralph Percy in "To Have and to Hold".
- Father: Henry [Bilcliffe] Loraine, actor; Mother: Mary Ellen Baylis, aka Edith Kingsley, actress.
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