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Herbert Marshall Facts
| Sign | Gemini |
| Born |
May 23, 1890 London, UK |
| Died |
Jan 22, 1966 Beverly Hills, Los Angeles |
| Age | Died at 75 |
| Total Facts | 7 |
Although a single leg amputee, he had mastered this minor inconvenience so well that, in "The Letter" opposite Bette Davis, they included a scene in which he raced up a long curved staircase taking the steps two at a time.
Brother-in-law of Joan Mallory.
Ex-father-in-law of Mel Bourne.
Father of Sarah Marshall.
Grandfather of Timothy M. Bourne.
Herbert Marshall had one wooden leg, the right, which was kept a secret to the public for most of his career. He lost his leg in action during WWI.
Portrayed British intelligence agent Ken Thurston on CBS (1944-1948) and NBC Radio's (1950-1952) "The Man Called X."