 In 1927, he was cast in a play with his future wife Elsa Lanchester, with whom he lived and worked until his death.He played a wide range of classical and modern parts, making an impact in Shakespeare at the Old Vic.His film career took him to Broadway and then Hollywood, but he also collaborated with Alexander Korda on notable British films of the era, including "The Private Life of Henry VIII", for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of the title character.