Born William Brian de Lacy Aherne in King's Norton, Worcestershire, England. Charming, classically handsome leading man who gained attention in several British silents before going to Hollywood in 1933. Memorable in the supporting role of the Emperor Maximilian, in JUAREZ (1939). Other notable film credits include THE CONSTANT NYMPH (1934), SYLVIA SCARLETT (1935), THE GREAT GARRICK (1937), MERRILY WE LIVE (1938), CAPTAIN FURY (1939), MY SON, MY SON (1940), SMILIN' THROUGH and SKYLARK (both 1941), MY SISTER EILEEN (1942), A NIGHT TO REMEMBER (1943), TITANIC (1953), PRINCE VALIANT (1954), THE BEST OF EVERYTHING (1959) and LANCELOT AND GUINEVERE (1963). Aherne was married to actress Joan Fontaine from 1939 to 1945. His brother was actor Patrick Aherne (1901-1970).    Nominated for Supporting Actor 1939: JUAREZ 1 nomination