Robert Arthur

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Robert Arthur

Acting June 18, 1925

Aberdeen, Washington, USA

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…

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Full House

Full House

7.5 1987 TV Show
Ace in the Hole

Ace in the Hole

7.8 1951 Movie
Mildred Pierce

Mildred Pierce

7.6 1945 Movie
Matinee Theater

Matinee Theater

5.3 1955 TV Show
Four Star Playhouse

Four Star Playhouse

6.8 1952 TV Show
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.

Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.

7.1 1964 TV Show
Twelve O'Clock High

Twelve O'Clock High

7.2 1949 Movie
Telephone Time

Telephone Time

6.5 1956 TV Show
Yellow Sky

Yellow Sky

7.0 1948 Movie
Navy Log

Navy Log

5.2 1955 TV Show
Night and Day

Night and Day

6.0 1946 Movie
Frontier

Frontier

7.5 1955 TV Show

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 1995
    The Diamond Stud

    Movie Mr. Boyle / Mr. Santacroce

  2. 1992
    Kiss-Off

    Movie the Police Lieutenant

  3. 1992
    Rassle

    Movie the Reporter

  4. 1987
    Full House

    TV show The Minister

  5. 1986
    Rushes

    Movie Uncle Arthur

  6. 1984
    Jobsite

    Movie (non-sexual)

  7. 1984
    Jock Empire

    Movie Mr. Hays

  8. 1964
    Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.

    TV show Guide

  9. 1961
    Wild Youth

    Movie Frankie

  10. 1958
    Young and Wild

    Movie Jerry Coltrin

  11. 1957
    Hellcats of the Navy

    Movie Freddy Warren

  12. 1956
    The Desperados Are in Town

    Movie Lonny Kesh

  13. 1956
    Francis in the Haunted House

    Movie Producer

  14. 1956
    Telephone Time

    TV show Alex Samenian

  15. 1955
    Matinee Theater

    TV show

  16. 1955
    Frontier

    TV show Kip Ross

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  1. 1955
    Navy Log

    TV show Lt. Lambie

  2. 1955
    Top of the World

    Movie Skippy McGuire

  3. 1954
    Return from the Sea

    Movie Porter

  4. 1953
    Take the High Ground!

    Movie Donald Quentin Dover IV

  5. 1953
    Young Bess

    Movie Barnaby

  6. 1953
    The System

    Movie Rex Merrick

  7. 1952
    Just for You

    Movie Jerry Blake

  8. 1952
    The Ring

    Movie Billy Smith

  9. 1952
    Four Star Playhouse

    TV show David

  10. 1952
    Belles on Their Toes

    Movie Frank Gilbreth

  11. 1951
    On the Loose

    Movie Larry Lindsay

  12. 1951
    Ace in the Hole

    Movie Herbie Cook

  13. 1951
    Air Cadet

    Movie Walt Carver

  14. 1950
    September Affair

    Movie David Lawrence Jr.

  15. 1950
    Lux Video Theatre

    TV show

  16. 1949
    Twelve O'Clock High

    Movie Sergeant McIllhenny

  17. 1949
    You're My Everything

    Movie Harold - College Boy in 'Heart of a Co-Ed'

  18. 1949
    Mother Is a Freshman

    Movie Beaumont Jackson

  19. 1948
    Yellow Sky

    Movie Bull Run

  20. 1948
    Green Grass of Wyoming

    Movie Ken McLaughlin

  21. 1947
    Mother Wore Tights

    Movie Bob Clarkman

  22. 1947
    Hollywood Wonderland

    Movie Tour Guide (uncredited)

  23. 1947
    Nora Prentiss

    Movie Gregory Talbot

  24. 1947
    The Devil On Wheels

    Movie Todd Powell