Hume Cronyn is a Canadian actor of stage and screen. He is most well known for his role in "Cocoon" and "Cocoon Returns" in which he performed with his wife of over fifty years, Jessica Tandy. Preceded in death by Tandy, he is survived by his two children.
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Join MemoriesMarried to Emily Woodruff for 2 years from 1934 to 1936
For his performance in "The Seventh Cross" Cronyn was nominated for an Academy Award for best supporting actor
Karen Higdon Born 1911 in London, Ontario, Canada
Karen Higdon Cronyn was inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame
Appeared with his wife Jessica Tandy in the blockbuster hit "Cocoon"
Karen Higdon He made his Broadway debut as a janitor in "Hipper's Holiday"
Karen Higdon Cronyn wrote his autobiography, "A Terrible Liar"
He passed away in 2003 of prostate cancer, aged 91
Karen Higdon Married to Jessica Tandy for 52 years from 1942 to 1994
Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy receive Tony Award for lifetime achievement
Karen Higdon Married to Susan Cooper for 7 years from 1996 to 2003
Karen Higdon Cronyn was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame
He was made an Officer of the Order of Canada
His debut film was Alfred Hitchcock's "Shadow of a Doubt"
Performed again with his wife in "Cocoon: The Return"
Karen Higdon Cronyn won a Tony Award for his performance as Polonius in "Hamlet"
Karen Higdon He was awarded the National Medal of Arts