 In addition to his stage career, Harrison also appeared in numerous films.His first starring role was opposite Vivien Leigh in the romantic comedy "Storm in a Teacup" (1937).Receiving critical acclaim for his performance in "Major Barbara" (1941), which was shot in London during the Blitz, his roles since then include "Blithe Spirit" (1945), "Anna and the King of Siam" (1946), "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir" (1947), "Cleopatra" (1963), "My Fair Lady" (1964, reprising his role as Henry Higgins which earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor), and the title role of the English doctor who talks to animals, "Doctor Dolittle" (1967).