Geoffrey Horne Movies, TV Shows, and Filmography

Geoffrey Horne

Geoffrey Horne

Acting

Biography

Geoffrey Horne is an American actor and acting teacher known for his work in both film and theatre. Born on August 22, 1933, in New York City, Horne grew up in a family of artists, with his mother being a ballet dancer and his father being a painter. Horne developed an interest in acting at a young age and began taking classes at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York City. He made his Broadway debut in 1952 in the play "The Happiest Millionaire" and soon after was discovered by director Elia Kazan, who cast him in the film "The Bridge on the River Kwai" (1957). Horne's performance in "The Bridge on the River Kwai" earned him critical acclaim and led to more film roles, including "Bonjour Tristesse" (1958) and "Two Living, One Dead" (1961). He also continued to work in theatre, appearing in productions of "The Caretaker" and "A View from the Bridge," among others. In the 1960s, Horne moved to Italy and began working in Italian cinema, appearing in films such as "Il Posto" (1961) and "La lunga notte del '43" (1960). He also studied with the legendary acting teacher Lee Strasberg and later became an acting teacher himself, founding the HB Studio in Rome. Horne continued to work in both film and theatre throughout his career, and in 2007 he was honored with a lifetime achievement award by the Rome Film Fest. Today, he lives in Italy and continues to teach acting. The story of Geoffrey Horne is a testament to the power of following one's passions and pursuing a life in the arts. His dedication to his craft and his willingness to take risks and explore new opportunities have made him a beloved figure in the world of acting and a respected teacher of the craft.

Filmography Movies

Acting

The Bridge on the River Kwai movie poster
MOVIE

The Bridge on the River Kwai

7.8(2.4K)
The Bridge on the River Kwai
Lt. Joyce
Bonjour Tristesse movie poster
MOVIE

Bonjour Tristesse

6.7(0.1K)
Bonjour Tristesse
Philippe
The Baby Maker movie poster
MOVIE

The Baby Maker

6.2(0.0K)
The Baby Maker
Jimmy (uncredited)
Private Sessions movie poster
MOVIE

Private Sessions

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Private Sessions
Man
Judgment: The Court Martial of Lt. William Calley movie poster
MOVIE

Judgment: The Court Martial of Lt. William Calley

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Judgment: The Court Martial of Lt. William Calley
Martin Peters
The Strange One movie poster
MOVIE

The Strange One

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The Strange One
Georgie Avery
Joseph and His Brethren movie poster
MOVIE

Joseph and His Brethren

6.2(0.0K)
Joseph and His Brethren
Joseph
The Implacable Three movie poster
MOVIE

The Implacable Three

5.2(0.0K)
The Implacable Three
Don César Guzmán
The Corsican Brothers movie poster
MOVIE

The Corsican Brothers

6.3(0.0K)
The Corsican Brothers
Paolo Franchi / Leone Franchi
The Green Hornet movie poster
MOVIE

The Green Hornet

6.7(0.0K)
The Green Hornet
Peter Eden

Production

Gallery

Geoffrey Horne portrait