Born: September 11, 1917 – Died: September 27, 2012
Herbert Lom, known for his iconic role in "The Pink Panther Strikes Again," was born on September 11, 1917 as Herbert Charles Angelo Kuchacevich ze Schluderpacheru into an aristocratic family. Despite their social status, Lom's family lived in genteel poverty. To simplify his lengthy surname, Lom chose the shortest existing surname, "Lom," as his professional name. He made his debut in the Czech film "Woman Below the Cross" in 1937 and went on to excel in supporting and lead roles. Lom's career gained momentum in the 1940s, and he portrayed notable characters like Napoleon Bonaparte. With his reliable and captivating performances, Lom firmly established himself in the entertainment industry, although he may not have achieved the stardom he deserved. He passed away at the age of 95 on September 27, 2012, leaving behind a remarkable legacy.
Early Life and Career
Herbert Lom had a significant impact on Hollywood and the entertainment industry through his remarkable acting career. He was known for his versatility and captivating performances, particularly in his role as Commissioner Charles Dreyfus in "The Pink Panther" films. Although he may not have achieved the stardom he deserved, Lom left a lasting legacy as a reliable and eminently watchable actor.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004–2007 | Marple (TV Series) | Jason Rafiel | Augustin Dufosse |
| 1994 | The Detectives (TV Series) | Van der Dyck |
| 1993 | Son of the Pink Panther | Police Commisioner Charles Dreyfus |
| 1992 | Sherlock Holmes v pánském klubu aneb Komisar Dreyfus zasahuje (TV Movie) | Dreyfus |
| 1991 | The Pope Must Diet | Vittorio Corelli |
| 1991 | The Sect | Moebius Kelly |
| 1989 | The Masque of the Red Death | Ludwig |
| 1989 | Ten Little Indians | General Romensky |
| 1989 | River of Death | Col. Ricardo Diaz |
| 1988 | Skeleton Coast | Elia |
| 1987 | Going Bananas | Captain Mackintosh |
| 1987 | Master of Dragonard Hill | Le Farge |
| 1987 | Scoop (TV Movie) | The Journey - Baldwin |
| 1986 | Whoops Apocalypse | Gen. Mosquera |
| 1985 | King Solomon's Mines | Colonel Bockner |
| 1984 | Memed My Hawk | Ali Safa Bey |
| 1984 | Lace (TV Mini Series) | Monsieur Chardin |
| 1983 | The Dead Zone | Dr. Sam Weizak |
| 1983 | Curse of the Pink Panther | Chief Insp. Charles LaRousse Dreyfus |
| 1982 | Trail of the Pink Panther | Chief Insp. Charles Dreyfus |
| 1982 | BBC Play of the Month (TV Series) | Dr. Görtler |
| 1981 | Peter and Paul (TV Movie) | Barnabas |
| 1980 | Hopscotch | Mikhail Yaskov |
| 1980 | The Man with Bogart's Face | Mr. Zebra |
| 1979 | The Lady Vanishes | Dr. Egon Hartz |
| 1978 | Revenge of the Pink Panther | Chief Insp. Charles Dreyfus |
| 1977 | Charleston | Inspector Watkins |
| 1976 | The Pink Panther Strikes Again | Charles Dreyfus |
| 1975 | The Return of the Pink Panther | Chief Insp. Charles Dreyfus |
| 1974 | Ten Little Indians | Dr. Armstrong |
| 1974 | Dark Places | Prescott |
| 1973 | And Now the Screaming Starts! | Henry Fengriffen |
| 1972 | Asylum | Byron (segment "Mannikins of Horror") |
| 1971 | Hawaii Five-O (TV Series) | Mondrago |
| 1971 | Murders in the Rue Morgue | Rene Marot |
| 1970 | Dorian Gray | Henry Wotton |
| 1970 | Count Dracula | Professor Abraham Van Helsing |
| 1970 | Mister Jerico (TV Movie) | Rosso |
| 1970 | Mark of the Devil | Lord Cumberland |
| 1969 | Journey to the Far Side of the Sun | Doctor Hassler |
| 1969 | 99 Women | Governor Santos |
| 1968 | Eve | Diego |
| 1968 | Assignment to Kill | Matt Wilson |
| 1968 | Villa Rides | Gen. Huerta |
| 1967 | The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (TV Series) | Randolph |
| 1967 | Die Nibelungen 2. Teil - Kriemhilds Rache | Etzel |
| 1966 | Gambit | Shahbandar |
| 1966 | Bang! Bang! You're Dead! | Mr. Casimir |
| 1965 | Return from the Ashes | Dr. Charles Bovard |
| 1965 | Uncle Tom's Cabin | Simon Legree |
| 1963–1964 | The Human Jungle (TV Series) | Doctor Roger Corder M. D., D. P. M. | Doctoe Roger Corder M. D., D. P. M. | Dr. Roger Corder M. D., D. P. M. |
| 1964 | A Shot in the Dark | Charles Dreyfus |
| 1963 | The Magical World of Disney (TV Series) | Schiapa |
| 1962 | The Treasure of the Silver Lake | Colonel Brinkley |
| 1962 | Tiara Tahiti | Chong Sing |
| 1962 | The Phantom of the Opera | The Phantom | Professor L. Petrie |
| 1961 | El Cid | Ben Yussuf |
| 1961 | Mysterious Island | Captain Nemo |
| 1961 | The Frightened City | Waldo Zhernikov |
| 1961 | I Like Money | Castel Benac |
| 1960 | Spartacus | Tigranes Levantus |
| 1960 | I Aim at the Stars | Anton Reger |
| 1959 | Third Man on the Mountain | Emil Saxo |
| 1959 | North West Frontier | Van Leyden |
| 1959 | The Big Fisherman | Herod Antipas |
| 1959 | No Trees in the Street | Wilkie |
| 1958 | Room 43 | Nick Biaggi |
| 1958 | The Roots of Heaven | Orsini |
| 1958 | Intent to Kill | Juan Menda |
| 1958 | I Accuse! | Major du Paty de Clam |
| 1958 | Chase a Crooked Shadow | Vargas |
| 1957 | En plein vol (Short) | Voyageur |
| 1957 | Action of the Tiger | Trifon, Albania Bandit |
| 1957 | Hell Drivers | Gino Rossi |
| 1957 | Fire Down Below | Harbour Master |
| 1956 | The Errol Flynn Theatre (TV Series) | Professor Hahnemann | Steve Farrar |
| 1956 | War and Peace | Napoleon |
| 1955 | The Wrong Widget | Unknown |
| 1955 | The Ladykillers | Louis |
| 1954 | Twist of Fate | Emil Landosh |
| 1954 | Star of India | Governor Narbonne |
| 1954 | The Love Lottery | Amico |
| 1953 | Shoot First | Sandorski |
| 1953 | Project M7 | Dr. Alex Leon |
| 1952 | The Paris Express | Julius de Koster Jnr |
| 1952 | The Ringer | Maurice Meister |
| 1952 | Whispering Smith vs. Scotland Yard | Ford |
| 1951 | Mr. Denning Drives North | Mados |
| 1951 | BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (TV Series) | Dr. Kurt Fischer |
| 1951 | Two on the Tiles | Ford |
| 1951 | Hell Is Sold Out | Dominic Danges |
| 1950 | Cage of Gold | Rahman |
| 1950 | The Black Rose | Anthemus |
| 1950 | The Great Manhunt | Karl Theodor |
| 1950 | Night and the City | Hermes Kristo |
| 1950 | Golden Salamander | Rankl |
| 1949 | The Lost People | Guest (uncredited) |
| 1949 | Lost Daughter | Fritz Kottler Hendlmann |
| 1948 | Brass Monkey | Peter Hobart |
| 1948 | Good-Time Girl | Max Vine |
| 1948 | Snowbound | Keramikos |
| 1947 | Dual Alibi | Jules de Lisle | Georges de Lisle |
| 1946 | Appointment with Crime | Gregory Lang |
| 1946 | Night Boat to Dublin | Keitel |
| 1945 | The Seventh Veil | Dr. Larsen |
| 1944 | Hotel Reserve | Andre Roux |
| 1943 | The Dark Tower | Stephen Torg |
| 1943 | Tomorrow We Live | Kurtz |
| 1942 | Secret Mission | Medical Officer |
| 1942 | The Young Mr. Pitt | Napoleon |
| 1940 | After Mein Kampf?: The Story of Adolph Hitler | Hitler Youth (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Karel Hynek Mácha | Unknown |
| 1938 | Bozí mlýny | Chasník |
| 1937 | Woman Below the Cross | Gustav, Hodanuv syn |