Hume Cronyn was a renowned Canadian-American actor who appeared on both stage and screen. Born in London, Ontario, Canada, he made his acting debut with a supporting role in the play 'Hipper's Holiday'. He did several roles on stage throughout the next few years. He made his film debut playing a supporting role in Alfred Hitchcock's psychological thriller 'Shadow of a Doubt'. The film was nominated for an Oscar. Over the next few years, Cronyn appeared in numerous other successful films. He earned an Oscar nomination for his role in the film 'The Seventh Cross'. The film was also a commercial success. Other significant films of his career include 'Cocoon: The Return', a science fiction comedy drama film which was about some aliens and their human allies, who are in a search for certain cocoons. He also played an important role in the American drama film 'Marvin's Room'. It earned him a nomination for the 'Screen Actors Guild Award'. In recognition of his contribution to film and theatre, Cronyn has received several honors. He was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame and also into the Canadian Walk of Fame. He was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada as well.