Wissenswertes

He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1951 King's Birthday Honours List for his services to drama.

Elderly British actor affectionately regarded by many as "Matty", he moved from leading men to distinguished character player on stage. A few silent roles came his way before coming into his own in WWII-era British films as a crusty but charming and distinguished white-haired oldster. Worked until nearly the very end at age 90.

Made his film debut in Highway Man's Honour in 1914.

Christened Alfred Edward he was always billed as A. E.

Made his Broadway debut in 1910 in Love Among the Lions,.