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Robert Arthur

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1925-06-18

Day of Death

2008-10-01

Place of Birth

Aberdeen, Washington, USA

Robert Arthur

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.

Filmography (38)

⭐ 9.0 Role: Mr. Boyle / Mr. Santacroce

The Diamond Stud

1995
⭐ 9.0 Role: the Police Lieutenant

Kiss-Off

1992
⭐ 0 Role: the Reporter

Rassle

1992
⭐ 0 Role: Uncle Arthur

Rushes

1986
⭐ 0 Role: (non-sexual)

Jobsite

1984
⭐ 10.0 Role: Mr. Hays

Jock Empire

1984
⭐ 5.3 Role: Frankie

Wild Youth

1961
⭐ 4.2 Role: Jerry Coltrin

Young and Wild

1958
⭐ 4.7 Role: Freddy Warren

Hellcats of the Navy

1957
⭐ 8.0 Role: Lonny Kesh

The Desperados Are in Town

1956
⭐ 6.5 Role: Skippy McGuire

Top of the World

1955
⭐ 6.0 Role: Porter

Return from the Sea

1954
⭐ 6.2 Role: Donald Quentin Dover IV

Take the High Ground!

1953
⭐ 5.8 Role: Barnaby

Young Bess

1953
⭐ 5.2 Role: Rex Merrick

The System

1953