Herbert Brough Falcon Marshall 23 May — 22 January was an English stage, screen, and radio actor who starred in many popular and well-regarded Hollywood films in the s and s. After a successful theatrical career in the United Kingdom and North America, he became an in-demand Hollywood leading man, frequently appearing in romantic melodramas and occasional comedies.
In his later years, he turned to character acting. Often praised for the quality of his voice, he made numerous radio guest appearances and hosted several shows. He performed on television as well. The actor, known for his charm, married five times and periodically appeared in gossip columns because of his sometimes turbulent private life.
A leg amputee due to injuries sustained during the First World War, he worked for the rehabilitation of injured troops, especially aiding amputees like himself, during the Second World War. Marshall received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Marshall was born in London in , as the only child of stage actors Percy F.
Marshall and Ethel May Turner. Theatrical critics praised his father for his comic flair [ 1 ] and "rich voice". As a boy, Herbert's mother gave him the nickname Bart because she feared he would be known as Bertie, "a name then in vogue that she disliked".
He was also periodically referred to by his nickname in the press. While introduced by his given name, he was usually addressed as Bart on the radio. As a child, Marshall was brought up by his three maternal aunts while his parents toured in theatrical productions.
