Paul Power

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Paul Power

Acting December 7, 1902

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Luther Raymond Vestergard was born 2 December 1902 in Chicago, Illinois to Christian Vestergard and Maytha Heckel. Growing up in Chicago, Luther attended local schools. Upon gradu…

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The Apartment

The Apartment

8.2 1960 Movie
All About Eve

All About Eve

8.1 1950 Movie
The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone

8.5 1959 TV Show
Marnie

Marnie

7.1 1964 Movie
The Philadelphia Story

The Philadelphia Story

7.5 1940 Movie
Perry Mason

Perry Mason

7.7 1957 TV Show
Get Smart

Get Smart

8.0 1965 TV Show
Maverick

Maverick

7.0 1957 TV Show
Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

7.8 1955 TV Show
I Love Lucy

I Love Lucy

7.9 1951 TV Show
An Affair to Remember

An Affair to Remember

7.4 1957 Movie
How the West Was Won

How the West Was Won

7.0 1962 Movie

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Luther Raymond Vestergard was born 2 December 1902 in Chicago, Illinois to Christian Vestergard and Maytha Heckel. Growing up in Chicago, Luther attended local schools. Upon graduating, Luther moved to Los Angeles California where he attended the University of Southern California. At the same time he worked as an assistant deputy probation officer so he could pay his way through college. Luther would move on to Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts to study law. Luther was only able to complete 2 years before running out of money. Returning to Los Angeles in 1926, Luther started acting, working under the stage name of Paul Power. Initially he appeared in 2 reel silent comedies based on the "Winnie Winkle, the Bread Winner" comic strip. The vast majority of his appearances during his career were in a number of supporting and minor roles that extended the rest of his life (over 40 years) taking his career from the days of silent films through the golden age of movies to television. His largest role was in Christian movie "Oil Town U.S.A." where he worked with his friend Billy Graham. Luther was married twice and divorced twice with no record of having any children. He also took care of his mother(who was bed ridden from a traffic accident) during the last four years of her life. Luther was also a lay minister serving at different times as assistant pastor and interim pastor for Saint Matthews Lutheran Church. He occasionally conducted services at the local movie studios and funeral services for the Motion Pictures Home in Calabasas, California. He joined the Hollywood Christian Group after it was organized in 1949. Luther passed away 5 April 1968 at the Hollywood West Hospital.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 1992
    Bob

    TV show Paul

  2. 1968
    How to Save a Marriage and Ruin Your Life

    Movie Maitre D (uncredited)

  3. 1967
    Valley of the Dolls

    Movie Waiter (uncredited)

  4. 1967
    How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

    Movie Treasure Hunter (uncredited)

  5. 1966
    The Ugly Dachshund

    Movie Kennel Show Spectator (uncredited)

  6. 1965
    Get Smart

    TV show Party Guest (uncredited)

  7. 1964
    Youngblood Hawke

    Movie Party Guest (uncredited)

  8. 1964
    Fate Is the Hunter

    Movie Reporter (uncredited)

  9. 1964
    Good Neighbor Sam

    Movie Advertising Agency Executive (uncredited)

  10. 1964
    Marnie

    Movie Racetrack Patron (uncredited)

  11. 1964
    Robin and the 7 Hoods

    Movie Club Patron (uncredited)

  12. 1964
    The Best Man

    Movie Reporter (uncredited)

  13. 1964
    Viva Las Vegas

    Movie Resort Guest (uncredited)

  14. 1963
    Move Over, Darling

    Movie Hotel Guest (uncredited)

  15. 1963
    A Ticklish Affair

    Movie Reporter (uncredited)

  16. 1962
    How the West Was Won

    Movie Auction Guest (uncredited)

More credits
  1. 1962
    Period of Adjustment

    Movie Justice of the Peace (uncredited)

  2. 1962
    The Beverly Hillbillies

    TV show Judge (uncredited)

  3. 1962
    The Underwater City

    Movie Author in Visiting Party (uncredited)

  4. 1962
    Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation

    Movie Dance Guest (uncredited)

  5. 1962
    Advise & Consent

    Movie Senator (uncredited)

  6. 1962
    The Notorious Landlady

    Movie Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

  7. 1961
    Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

    Movie Delegate (Uncredited)

  8. 1961
    King of the Roaring 20's – The Story of Arnold Rothstein

    Movie Gambling Casino Patron (uncredited)

  9. 1960
    Inherit the Wind

    Movie Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

  10. 1960
    The Apartment

    Movie Bar Patron (uncredited)

  11. 1960
    Please Don't Eat the Daisies

    Movie Party Guest (uncredited)

  12. 1960
    Ma Barker's Killer Brood

    Movie Minister

  13. 1959
    The Twilight Zone

    TV show Farmer

  14. 1959
    It Started with a Kiss

    Movie Charity Raffle Guest (uncredited)

  15. 1959
    A Stranger in My Arms

    Movie Memorial Service Attendee (uncredited)

  16. 1958
    The Last Hurrah

    Movie Banker at Plymouth Club (uncredited)

  17. 1958
    The Tunnel of Love

    Movie Party Guest (uncredited)

  18. 1958
    Party Girl

    Movie Party Guest (uncredited)

  19. 1958
    Ten North Frederick

    Movie

  20. 1958
    Marjorie Morningstar

    Movie Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

  21. 1958
    Jet Attack

    Movie Phillips

  22. 1957
    The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour

    TV show Maitre D' (uncredited)

  23. 1957
    Harbor Command

    TV show Kellson

  24. 1957
    My Man Godfrey

    Movie Party Guest (uncredited)