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Eric Wilton

Born November 6, 1882 in London, England, UKDied February 23, 1957126 films

Eric Wilton was an English-born character actor who made his screen debut at age 47. He typically was cast as a butler, official, waiter, doctor, or businessman and usually appeared uncredited.

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Limelight posterFirst watchLimelight19527.9as Major Domo at Dinner (uncredited)A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.View film

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Laura poster7.6Laura1944Gaslight poster7.5Gaslight1944Monsieur Verdoux poster7.7Monsieur Verdoux1947The Wolf Man poster7.0The Wolf Man1941Mutiny on the Bounty poster7.4Mutiny on the Bounty1935A Place in the Sun poster7.3A Place in the Sun1951How to Marry a Millionaire poster6.8How to Marry a Millionaire1953Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde poster7.2Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde1931

Filmography

126 films as actor
  1. 1957The Joker is WildSamuels (uncredited)
  2. 1956Three Bad SistersWilson
  3. 1954A Star Is BornCharles (uncredited)
  4. 1953How to Marry a MillionaireButler (uncredited)
  5. 1952The Bad and the BeautifulButler (uncredited)
  6. 1952LimelightMajor Domo at Dinner (uncredited)
  7. 1951The Unknown ManCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
  8. 1951Iron ManTimekeeper, Mason-Sevella Fight (uncredited)
  9. 1951RhubarbGolfer (uncredited)
  10. 1951A Place in the SunVickers' Butler (uncredited)
  11. 1950ShakedownMrs. Worthington's Butler (uncredited)
  12. 1950Armored Car RobberyBurlesque Theatre Patron (uncredited)
  13. 1950Buccaneer's GirlParty Guest (uncredited)
  14. 1949The Red DanubeColonel
  15. 1948KidnappedRankeillor's Secretary (uncredited)
  16. 1948Race StreetBar Patron (uncredited)
  17. 1948Docks of New OrleansWatkins
  18. 1947It Had to Be YouWedding Guest (uncredited)
  19. 1947Forever Amber
  20. 1947Bulldog Drummond Strikes BackBartender
  21. 1947LuredTicket Booth Clerk (uncredited)
  22. 1947Monsieur VerdouxStockbroker (uncredited)
  23. 1947The UnfaithfulRestaurant Waiter
  24. 1947IvySteward (uncredited)
  25. 1947PossessedWedding Guest (uncredited)
  26. 1947Repeat PerformanceNew Years Eve Reveler
  27. 1946The VerdictReporter (uncredited)
  28. 1946Gallant JourneyDance Floor Extra (uncredited)
  29. 1946Crack-UpLecture Guest (Uncredited)
  30. 1946Just Before DawnParty Guest (uncredited)
  31. 1946Claudia and DavidButler
  32. 1946Three StrangersBailiff (uncredited)
  33. 1945Captain KiddNobleman with King William III (uncredited)
  34. 1945KittyCockney Man (uncredited)
  35. 1945The Fatal WitnessClerk (uncredited)
  36. 1945Lady on a Train
  37. 1945The Brighton StranglerLuggage Clerk (Uncredited)
  38. 1945Hangover SquareWaiter (uncredited)
  39. 1945A Song to RememberGuest at Salon Concert (uncredited)
  40. 1944LauraRestaurant Patron (uncredited)
  41. 1944The Pearl of DeathChauffeur (uncredited)
  42. 1944Ministry of FearScotland Yard Man (uncredited)
  43. 1944GaslightValet (uncredited)
  44. 1943Old AcquaintanceWaiter (uncredited)
  45. 1943His Butler's SisterHarry
  46. 1943Action in the North AtlanticLieutenant-Commander at Meeting (uncredited)
  47. 1942The Great ImpersonationClerk
  48. 1942They Raid by NightGen. Lloyd
  49. 1942Eagle SquadronFire Warden
  50. 1942Rings on Her Fingers
  51. 1942Castle in the DesertThe Majordomo
  52. 1941The Wolf ManChauffeur (uncredited)
  53. 1940Hudson's BayCouncillor (uncredited)
  54. 1940I Love You AgainHeadwaiter (uncredited)
  55. 1940Waterloo BridgeHead Waiter at Candlelight Club (uncredited)
  56. 1940Johnny ApolloButler
  57. 1940The HecklerTennis Spectator
  58. 1940The Blue BirdDoorman (uncredited)
  59. 1940The Invisible Man ReturnsFingerprint Expert (uncredited)
  60. 1939RafflesArt Gallery Attendant
  61. 1939First LoveDrake's Butler
  62. 1939Television SpyEdgar
  63. 1939The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesConyngham Butler (uncredited)
  64. 1939The Under-PupButler
  65. 1939Mr. Moto Takes a VacationArchaeology Professor (uncredited)
  66. 1939The Sun Never SetsColonial Affairs Official
  67. 1939Ex-ChampButler
  68. 1939Wuthering HeightsLinton Servant (uncredited)
  69. 1939Three Smart Girls Grow UpGuest
  70. 1939Society LawyerValet
  71. 1939Torchy Blane in ChinatownButler (uncredited)
  72. 1939Mr. Moto's Last WarningDeck Steward (uncredited)
  73. 1938Red BarryTubbs
  74. 1938The Man on the RockDr. Verling (uncredited)
  75. 1938Marie AntoinetteJuror (uncredited)
  76. 1938Lord JeffBosun's Mate
  77. 1938What Do You Think? Tupapaoo
  78. 1938KidnappedTorrence
  79. 1938Hold That KissPiermont's Second Butler
  80. 1938Gold Is Where You Find ItButler Announcing Party Guests (uncredited)
  81. 1938Midnight IntruderHammond's Butler (uncredited)
  82. 1937Angel
  83. 1937Wife, Doctor and NurseButler
  84. 1937One Mile from HeavenButler
  85. 1937Topper
  86. 1937The Go-GetterRicks' Butler (uncredited)
  87. 1936Beware Of LadiesHenry
  88. 1936Libeled LadySteward on Dock (uncredited)
  89. 1936Give Me Your HeartJohnson the Butler (uncredited)
  90. 1936Sing, Baby, SingHotel Waiter
  91. 1936To Mary - with LoveFootman
  92. 1936The White AngelServant Getting Nurse (uncredited)
  93. 1936Dracula's DaughterButler (uncredited)
  94. 1936Everybody's Old ManButler
  95. 1935Mutiny on the BountyBoard Captain (uncredited)
  96. 1935RendezvousKesterman (uncredited)
  97. 19353 Kids and a QueenButler
  98. 1935Forbidden HeavenWarren Radford, Politician
  99. 1935Cardinal RichelieuArresting Officer
  100. 1935Vanessa: Her Love StoryHerries Family Member
  101. 1934Mills of the GodsThomas the Butler
  102. 1934DesirableGray's Butler
  103. 1934The Dragon Murder CaseCurrey - Vance's Butler (uncredited)
  104. 1934Fashions of 1934Mrs. Van Tyle's Butler (uncredited)
  105. 1934BedsideWaiter
  106. 1933The World ChangesRichard's Butler (uncredited)
  107. 1933FemaleFootman (Uncredited)
  108. 1933The MasqueraderAlston
  109. 1933CavalcadeRobert the Butler (uncredited)
  110. 1933The Secret of Madame BlancheAubrey's First Butler (Uncredited)
  111. 1932Call Her SavageHotel Steward (Uncredited)
  112. 1932The Sport ParadeAlumnus (uncredited)
  113. 1932Thirteen WomenHenry, Laura's Butler (uncredited)
  114. 1932Skyscraper SoulsDwight’s Butler
  115. 1932What Price Hollywood?Mary's Butler Martin (uncredited)
  116. 1932Man WantedWaiter at Fred's Party (Uncredited)
  117. 1932One Hour with YouAndre's Butler (uncredited)
  118. 1932The MouthpieceMaitre d' (Uncredited)
  119. 1931Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeBriggs - Lanyon's Butler (uncredited)
  120. 1931ArrowsmithShip's Officer (uncredited)