- Born
- Died
- Birth nameArthur Edwin Rolfe
- Height6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
- Gaunt and saturnine British character actor of stage and screen, Guy Rolfe made his stage debut in 1936, the same year he had a small uncredited bit part in Knight Without Armor (1937). Rolfe had spent his early twenties as a professional race car driver and boxer before making the move into films. In 1952, he starred in Ivanhoe (1952) with Robert Taylor and Elizabeth Taylor. Rolfe's characters ranged from wealthy businessmen, to romantic leads, to sinister villains and heroes, starring in over thirty motion pictures. His important film roles include playing "Caiaphas" in King of Kings (1961), Taras Bulba (1962) and Mr. Sardonicus (1961). Although he was always recognized in such classic pictures, Rolfe became a familiar presence when he took over the role of toy maker "Andre Toulon" in the slasher film franchise "Puppetmaster". First appearing in the third installment, he made brief appearances in most "Puppet Master" movies since then. Guy Rolfe passed away of "natural causes" at the British Film Hospital in London, England at the age of 91.
- IMDb mini biography by: Blythe379@cs.com
- SpousesMargaret Allworthy(? - October 19, 2003) (his death)Jane Aird(? - May 26, 1979) (her death)
- He was a direct descendant of John Rolfe, the man who married Pocahontas in 1614.
- Was once a professional race car driver and boxer. Although he was married, he never had any children.
- Holds the record of being in more Puppet Master films than any other actor.
- Was the original choice for the role of Major Templeton in the segment "Sanatorium" of the film Trio (1950). Ironically, he was diagnosed with the very disease, tuberculosis, which was the background to the story and lost almost a year's work at a critical point in his career. He also lost out on a role in The Egyptian.
- Lived in Spain for many years.
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