Name
Robert Arthur
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1925-06-18
Deathday
2008-10-01 (83 years old)
Place of Birth
Aberdeen, Washington, USA
Biography
Robert Arthur (born Robert Paul Arthaud; June 18, 1925 – October 1, 2008) was an American motion picture actor who appeared in dozens of films in the 1940s and 1950s. He appeared in the 1949 war film Twelve O'Clock High as the comic relief–providing Sgt. McIllhenny, in the 1951 Billy Wilder film Ace in the Hole, and in the 1950s television program The Lone Ranger. Arthur was known for playing youthful teenage or young adult roles.
In his later years, Arthur became an activist for gay rights on behalf of senior citizens. He died in Aberdeen, Washington in 2008, aged 83.
Known For
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A hard-working mother inches towards disaster as she divorces her husband and starts a suc...
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An arrogant reporter exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to revitalize his care...
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In the early days of daylight bombing raids over Germany, General Frank Savage must take c...
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In 1867, a gang robs a bank and flees into the desert. Out of water, the outlaws encounter...
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When his first stage show fails, songwriter Cole Porter goes off to fight in WWI until, in...
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A con artist falls for the rich widow he's trying to fleece....
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Quiet, organised Dr. Talbot meets nightclub singer Nora Prentiss when she is slightly hurt...
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The "Cheaper by the Dozen" crew is back, sans Clifton Webb. Lillian is struggling to make ...
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An industrialist and a pianist meet on a trip and fall in love. Through a quirk of fate, t...
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Sgt. Thorne Ryan, who once fought bravely in Korea, now serves as a hard-nosed drill instr...
- 1948 Yellow Sky as Bull Run
- 1951 Ace in the Hole as Herbie Cook
- 1947 Nora Prentiss as Gregory Talbot
- 1949 Twelve O'Clock High as Sergeant McIllhenny
- 1953 The System as Rex Merrick
- 1952 The Ring as Billy Smith
- 1948 Green Grass of Wyoming as Ken McLaughlin
- 1952 Belles on Their Toes as Frank Gilbreth
- 1946 Sweetheart of Sigma Chi as Harry Townsend
- 1957 Hellcats of the Navy as Freddy Warren
- 1949 You're My Everything as Harold - College Boy in 'Heart of a Co-Ed'
- 1950 September Affair as David Lawrence Jr.
- 1946 Night and Day as Customer (uncredited)
- 1951 Air Cadet as Walt Carver
- 1949 Mother Is a Freshman as Beaumont Jackson
- 1947 Mother Wore Tights as Bob Clarkman
- 1945 Roughly Speaking as Frankie at 17
- 1961 Wild Youth as Frankie
- 1951 On the Loose as Larry Lindsay
- 1955 Top of the World as Skippy McGuire
- 1958 Young and Wild as Jerry Coltrin
- 1953 Young Bess as Barnaby
- 1945 Mildred Pierce as High School Boy (uncredited)
- 1947 The Devil On Wheels as Todd Powell
- 1945 Too Young to Know as Jimmy
- 1954 Return from the Sea as Porter
- 1952 Just for You as Jerry Blake
- 1986 Rushes as Uncle Arthur
- 1953 Take the High Ground! as Donald Quentin Dover IV
- 1947 Hollywood Wonderland as Tour Guide (uncredited)
- 1956 The Desperados Are in Town as Lonny Kesh
- 1984 Jobsite as (non-sexual)
- 1945 Danger Signal as Hotel Boy
- 1946 Nobody Lives Forever as Bellhop (uncredited)
- 1984 Jock Empire as Mr. Hays
- 1995 The Diamond Stud as Mr. Boyle / Mr. Santacroce
- 1992 Kiss-Off as the Police Lieutenant
- 1992 Rassle as the Reporter
- 1952 Four Star Playhouse ( 1 episode ) as David
- 1952 Four Star Playhouse ( 1 episode ) as Philip Weir
- 1964 Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. ( 1 episode ) as Guide
- 1987 Full House ( 1 episode ) as The Minister
- 1956 Telephone Time ( 1 episode ) as Alex Samenian
- 1955 Matinee Theater ( 1 episode )
- 1955 Frontier ( 1 episode ) as Kip Ross
- 1955 Navy Log ( 1 episode ) as Lt. Lambie
- 1950 Lux Video Theatre ( 1 episode )
