Archie Twitchell

Archie Twitchell

Deceased · Born: Nov 28, 1906 · Died: Jan 31, 1957

Personal Details

BornNov 28, 1906 Pendleton, Oregon, USA
Spouse
  • Lillian Vaughan

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 2, 2025 )
  • ?

  • Sherma

    ( Dec 2, 2025 to Jan 31, 1957 )

Biography

Archie Twitchell, a renowned actor of the silver screen, made his grand entrance into the world on November 28, 1906, in the picturesque town of Pendleton, Oregon, USA. As a talented thespian, he left an indelible mark on the film industry, with notable appearances in the 1939 cinematic productions "Mickey the Kid" and "Television Spy". His impressive repertoire also included the 1947 drama "The Arnelo Affair", showcasing his versatility as an actor.

In his personal life, Archie was married to not one, but two lovely ladies, Lillian Vaughan and Sherma, sharing a deep and abiding love with each of them. Despite his many accomplishments, Archie's life was not without its challenges, and he ultimately passed away on January 31, 1957, in Pacoima, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy that continues to captivate audiences to this very day.

Career

1955
Illegal
Illegal as Mr. Manning (uncredited)
1954
1952
Kansas City Confidential
Kansas City Confidential as Police Dispatcher (uncredited)
The Thundering Trail
The Thundering Trail as Governor Tom Emery
Yes Sir, Mr. Bones
Yes Sir, Mr. Bones as Interlocutor
Kentucky Jubilee
Kentucky Jubilee as Barney Malone
In Old Amarillo
In Old Amarillo as Mike Carver (uncredited)
1950
I Shot Billy the Kid
I Shot Billy the Kid as Saloon Tough
The Gunfighter
The Gunfighter as Johnny (uncredited)
Sunset Blvd.
Sunset Blvd. as Salesman at Men's Shop (uncredited)
1949
Follow Me Quietly
Follow Me Quietly as Dixon (as Michael Branden)
1948
Big Town Scandal
Big Town Scandal as Newspaper Man (uncredited)
The Saxon Charm
The Saxon Charm as Mr. Maddox
Fort Apache
Fort Apache as Reporter (uncredited)
1947
Robin Hood of Texas
Robin Hood of Texas as Jim Prescott
Web of Danger
Web of Danger as Ramsey, Meteorologist
The Arnelo Affair
The Arnelo Affair as Roger Alison (as Michael Branden)
Suddenly It's Spring
Suddenly It's Spring as Captain Jergens
Dishonored Lady
Dishonored Lady as Freddie Francher
Out of the Past
Out of the Past as Rafferty (uncredited)
1946
Accomplice
Accomplice as [as Michael Brandon] Sheriff Rucker
The French Key
The French Key as Murdock (as Michael Branden)
Black Angel
Black Angel as George Mitchell
Angel on My Shoulder
Angel on My Shoulder as Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Affairs of Geraldine
Affairs of Geraldine as Charlie March
1945
Swingin' on a Rainbow
Swingin' on a Rainbow as Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
The Missing Corpse
The Missing Corpse as Jimmy Trigg (uncredited)
1942
Thundering Hoofs
Thundering Hoofs as Steve Farley
The Major and the Minor
The Major and the Minor as Cadet Sergeant (uncredited)
The Fleet's In
The Fleet's In as Petty Officer
Saboteur
Saboteur as Motorcycle Cop (voice) (uncredited)
1941
West Point Widow
West Point Widow as Joe Martin
I Wanted Wings
I Wanted Wings as Lt. Clarkton
Dick Tracy vs. Crime, Inc.
Dick Tracy vs. Crime, Inc. as Radio Announcer (voice)
Pacific Blackout
Pacific Blackout as Suspicious Cafe Waiter
Bad Man of Deadwood
Bad Man of Deadwood as Cavalry Lieutenant
Among the Living
Among the Living as Tom Reilly
Mr. District Attorney
Mr. District Attorney as Motorcycle Officer
1940
Buck Benny Rides Again
Buck Benny Rides Again as Mac - Attendant
1939
Television Spy
Television Spy as Jim Winton
Flight at Midnight
Flight at Midnight as (uncredited)
The Arizona Kid
The Arizona Kid as Lieutenant Fox
Geronimo
Geronimo as General's Orderly
Union Pacific
Union Pacific as Secretary (uncredited)
1938
Her Jungle Love
Her Jungle Love as Roy Atkins
Tip-Off Girls
Tip-Off Girls as Hensler
Say It in French
Say It in French as Elevator Operator
Prison Farm
Prison Farm as Telegraph Operator
Cocoanut Grove
Cocoanut Grove as Radio Station Technician
You and Me
You and Me as Salesman (uncredited)
Give Me a Sailor
Give Me a Sailor as Businessman (uncredited)
1937
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo as Man with Paper
Daughter of Shanghai
Daughter of Shanghai as Secretary (uncredited)