Edmund Gwenn was an English actor who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1947 for his role in Miracle on 34th Street. He was also known for his roles in Alfred Hitchcock's The Trouble with Harry and The Mouse That Roared. He had a long career in both film and television, appearing in over 100 films and television shows. He was also a prolific stage actor, appearing in numerous plays throughout his career.