British born and later knighted, started out on his theatre career at age 18, he would continue on stage in between films. Playing Henry Higgins in both the stage play and the film of My Fair Lady, he won both the Tony and an Oscar for his portrayal. Other films to note are The Ghost and Mrs. Muir and Anna and the King Of Siam.

Essential Films:

Anna and the King of Siam
Mrs. Muir
My Fair Lady
Dr. Doolittle