Biography
Paul Cavanagh (also credited as Paul Cavanaugh) was an English actor who appeared in more than 100 films between 1928 and 1959. He trained in law at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and practised as a barrister before turning to the stage in the mid-1920s.
Cavanagh made his screen debut in British silent films and signed a contract with Paramount Pictures in 1929. He became known for supporting roles in Hollywood productions including Tarzan and His Mate (1934), The Woman in Green (1945), Secret Beyond the Door (1947) as Rick Barrett, House of Wax (1953) and Magnificent Obsession (1954). He also appeared in television series such as Perry Mason.
