Best known for cameos in ‘Psycho’ (man outside office), ‘North by Northwest’ (man missing bus) and ‘Rear Window’ (man winding clock), plus hosting ‘Alfred Hitchcock Presents’.
Films
- Family PlotMan in the doorway (uncredited)1976
- FrenzySpectator in crowd (uncredited)1972
- TopazMan in airport (uncredited)1969
- Torn CurtainMan with baby (uncredited)1966
- MarnieMan leaving hotel room (uncredited)1964
- The BirdsMan leaving pet shop (uncredited)1963
- PsychoMan outside real estate office (uncredited)1960
- North by NorthwestMan missing bus (uncredited)1959
- VertigoMan walking with horn case (uncredited)1958
- The Man Who Knew Too MuchMan in Marrakesh market (uncredited)1956
- Rear WindowMan winding clock (uncredited)1954
- Strangers on a TrainMan with cello boarding train (uncredited)1951
- RopeMan walking past (uncredited)1948
- SpellboundMan leaving elevator (uncredited)1945
- The 39 StepsMan throwing litter (uncredited)1935
TV shows
- Alfred Hitchcock PresentsHost (96 episodes)1955–1965
- The Alfred Hitchcock HourHost (32 episodes)1962–1965
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About Alfred Hitchcock
Alfred Hitchcock is renowned as the Master of Suspense, but he also had a unique acting career as a cameo specialist, appearing in 39 of his own films. His brief, often wordless appearances became a signature trademark, delighting audiences who would spot him in crowd scenes or walking past. He also hosted his own television anthology series, further cementing his persona as a droll, portly…
FAQs
Did Alfred Hitchcock appear in every film he directed?
No. He made cameo appearances in 39 of his 53 surviving feature films, but skipped a few early silent works and some later films such as The Paradine Case and Under Capricorn.
Which film featured his first cameo appearance?
His first identifiable cameo is in ‘The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog’ (1927), where he appears in a crowd scene and later sitting at a desk in a newsroom.
What was his longest cameo?
His longest on-screen appearance was in ‘Torn Curtain’ (1966), where he is seen for about eight seconds holding a baby in a hotel lobby. Most of his cameos last only a few seconds.
Did Hitchcock ever speak in his cameos?
Very rarely. His only speaking cameo is in ‘The Wrong Man’ (1956), where he delivers the opening narration as himself. All other cameos are silent.
How did he typically appear in his films?
Hitchcock would often appear as a passer-by, a pedestrian, or a man in a crowd – sometimes carrying a prop such as a musical instrument or walking a dog. He never took a named role and was always uncredited.
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