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Robert Arthur

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Robert Arthur

Born June 18, 1925 in Aberdeen, Washington, USADied October 1, 200838 films

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.

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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.

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Ace in the Hole posterFirst watchAce in the Hole19517.9as Herbie CookAn arrogant reporter exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to revitalize his career.View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
Mildred Pierce poster7.6Mildred Pierce1945Twelve O'Clock High poster7.2Twelve O'Clock High1949Yellow Sky poster7.0Yellow Sky1948

Filmography

38 films as actor
  1. 1995The Diamond StudMr. Boyle / Mr. Santacroce
  2. 1992Kiss-Offthe Police Lieutenant
  3. 1992Rasslethe Reporter
  4. 1986RushesUncle Arthur
  5. 1984Jobsite(non-sexual)
  6. 1984Jock EmpireMr. Hays
  7. 1961Wild YouthFrankie
  8. 1958Young and WildJerry Coltrin
  9. 1957Hellcats of the NavyFreddy Warren
  10. 1956The Desperados Are in TownLonny Kesh
  11. 1955Top of the WorldSkippy McGuire
  12. 1954Return from the SeaPorter
  13. 1953Take the High Ground!Donald Quentin Dover IV
  14. 1953Young BessBarnaby
  15. 1953The SystemRex Merrick
  16. 1952Just for YouJerry Blake
  17. 1952The RingBilly Smith
  18. 1952Belles on Their ToesFrank Gilbreth
  19. 1951On the LooseLarry Lindsay
  20. 1951Ace in the HoleHerbie Cook
  21. 1951Air CadetWalt Carver
  22. 1950September AffairDavid Lawrence Jr.
  23. 1949Twelve O'Clock HighSergeant McIllhenny
  24. 1949You're My EverythingHarold - College Boy in 'Heart of a Co-Ed'
  25. 1949Mother Is a FreshmanBeaumont Jackson
  26. 1948Yellow SkyBull Run
  27. 1948Green Grass of WyomingKen McLaughlin
  28. 1947Mother Wore TightsBob Clarkman
  29. 1947Hollywood WonderlandTour Guide (uncredited)
  30. 1947Nora PrentissGregory Talbot
  31. 1947The Devil On WheelsTodd Powell
  32. 1946Sweetheart of Sigma ChiHarry Townsend
  33. 1946Nobody Lives ForeverBellhop (uncredited)
  34. 1946Night and DayCustomer (uncredited)
  35. 1945Too Young to KnowJimmy
  36. 1945Danger SignalHotel Boy
  37. 1945Mildred PierceHigh School Boy (uncredited)
  38. 1945Roughly SpeakingFrankie at 17