[1] His Father, Richard Palethorpe Culley, was an entrepreneur and philanthropist and his mother, Mary Widgery, came from a family of artists.
Frederick Culley began his career in the theater, where his talent was recognized by the good reviews he usually received in the London press.
He appeared briefly in silent films before entering talkies but, by 1930, Culley was already 51 years old and his roles were primarily supporting ones.
He was remarkably effective as Dr. Sutton, using a cane and convincing that he was in pain or discomfort because, in the book that inspired the movie, his character had suffered an accident to his leg.
The actor died of lung cancer at the Three Swans Hotel, Hungerford, Berkshire, where he was staying.