Basil Dean CBE (26 March 1887 — 22 April 1978) was an English actor, writer, film producer/director and theatrical producer/director. Born in Croydon, Surrey, Dean started his career in showbusiness in London as a West End stage actor, and then later became a theatrical producer. He later moved into the film industry and in the early 1930s founded Associated Talking Pictures, which later became Ealing Studios.

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  • Basil Dean CBE (26 March 1887 — 22 April 1978) was an English actor, writer, film producer/director and theatrical producer/director. Born in Croydon, Surrey, Dean started his career in showbusiness in London as a West End stage actor, and then later became a theatrical producer. He later moved into the film industry and in the early 1930s founded Associated Talking Pictures, which later became Ealing Studios. He publicised and worked alongside Gracie Fields and George Formby, among other entertainers. When the war started he left the film industry and became the head of ENSA, the government-sponsored body responsible for bringing live performances to the armed services. He was awarded the CBE for his work with ENSA. His wives included Lady Mercy Greville and Esther Van Gruisen. From August 1934 until 1939 he was married to British stage and film actress, Victoria Hopper. Dean died from a heart attack at the age of 91.
  • Basil Dean est un réalisateur, producteur, scénariste, metteur en scène, dramaturge et acteur britannique, né à Croydon le 26 mars 1887, décédé à Londres (Angleterre) le 22 avril 1978.
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  • Basil Dean CBE (26 March 1887 — 22 April 1978) was an English actor, writer, film producer/director and theatrical producer/director. Born in Croydon, Surrey, Dean started his career in showbusiness in London as a West End stage actor, and then later became a theatrical producer. He later moved into the film industry and in the early 1930s founded Associated Talking Pictures, which later became Ealing Studios.
  • Basil Dean est un réalisateur, producteur, scénariste, metteur en scène, dramaturge et acteur britannique, né à Croydon le 26 mars 1887, décédé à Londres (Angleterre) le 22 avril 1978.
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  • Basil Dean
  • Basil Dean
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