Rodney Ackland

Rodney Ackland

writer, director, actor

Rodney Ackland was born on May 18, 1908 in UK. Rodney Ackland's big-screen debut came with The Skin Game directed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1931, strarring Man at Auction (uncredited). Rodney Ackland is known for The Queen of Spades directed by Thorold Dickinson, Anton Walbrook stars as Herman and Edith Evans as The Old Countess. The upcoming new movie Rodney Ackland plays is Bond Street which will be released on Mar 29, 1950.

Ackland studied for the stage at the Central School of Speech Training and Dramatic Art in London, England. He made his stage debut in 1924 at the Gate Theatre. Spent several years acting before turning to the cinema. His first screenwriting success came with his collaboration on Bank Holiday in 1938. His career was split between screen writing and his favoured medium of stage acting.

  • Birthday

    May 18, 1908
  • Place of Birth

    Southend, Essex, England, UK