Donald Crisp (1882-1974) was a British actor, director, and film producer whose versatile career spanned from the silent film era to the 1960s. He began working under the direction of D.W. Griffith, appearing in masterpieces such as *The Birth of a Nation* (1915) and delivering an intense performance in *Broken Blossoms* (1919). Concurrently, he was also a prolific director during the silent era. With the advent of sound, he established himself as one of Hollywood's most esteemed character actors, specializing in paternal or authority figure roles. His sound filmography includes renowned titles such as *Mutiny on the Bounty* (1935), *Lassie Come Home* (1943), and *National Velvet* (1944). His greatest recognition came in 1942 when he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Gwilym Morgan in John Ford's film *How Green Was My Valley* (1941), cementing his status as a cinematic legend.