Eddie Laughton

Eddie Laughton

Deceased · Born: Jun 20, 1903 · Died: Mar 21, 1952

Personal Details

BornJun 20, 1903 Sheffield, Yorkshire [now South Yorkshire], England, UK
Spouse
  • Dorothea M. Appel

    ( Jun 25, 1924 to Jun 4, 1930 )
  • Mary Eaton

    ( Dec 4, 2025 to Oct 10, 1948 )
  • Lytha M. Pratt McPhail

Biography

Eddie Laughton, a renowned thespian, entered this world on June 20, 1903, in the charming city of Sheffield, a place that would later become part of South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.

This talented actor left an indelible mark on the film industry, starring in a plethora of notable productions, including the 1938 cinematic masterpiece, "Highway Patrol", the 1940 drama, "Girls of the Road", and the 1942 war film, "Atlantic Convoy".

In his personal life, Eddie Laughton was twice married, first to the lovely Dorothea M. Appel, then to the captivating Mary Eaton, and finally to the charming Lytha M. Pratt McPhail.

Tragically, Eddie Laughton's life was cut short, and he passed away on March 21, 1952, in the City of Angels, specifically in the vibrant city of Hollywood, nestled within the boundaries of Los Angeles, California, United States of America.

Career

2020
1959
Sappy Bull Fighters
Sappy Bull Fighters as Bullring Attendant
1946
1945
Sagebrush Heroes
Sagebrush Heroes as Henchman Layton
The Affairs of Susan
The Affairs of Susan as Bartender at Bright Dollar (Uncredited)
The Lost Weekend
The Lost Weekend as Mr. Brophy (uncredited)
Hold That Blonde!
Hold That Blonde! as Man in Bed (uncredited)
Idiots Deluxe
Idiots Deluxe as Bit Part
1944
Open Season for Saps
Open Season for Saps as Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Defective Detectives
Defective Detectives as Photographer
The Racket Man
The Racket Man as Henchman Chuck
Busy Buddies
Busy Buddies as Sellwell Advertising Man
Idle Roomers
Idle Roomers as Desk Clerk
1943
His Wedding Scare
His Wedding Scare as Niagara Falls Hotel Desk Clerk
Power of the Press
Power of the Press as Reporter (uncredited)
Ghosts on the Loose
Ghosts on the Loose as Wedding Usher (uncredited)
Murder in Times Square
Murder in Times Square as Younger Detective
They Stooge to Conga
They Stooge to Conga as Radio Quiz Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
1942
Lawless Plainsmen
Lawless Plainsmen as Cowhand Murph
Sabotage Squad
Sabotage Squad as George, end barber [script name only: Felix]
Atlantic Convoy
Atlantic Convoy as Radio Operator
Cactus Makes Perfect
Cactus Makes Perfect as Gold Mine 'Salesman' (uncredited)
Canal Zone
Canal Zone as Recruit Hughes
What's the Matador?
What's the Matador? as Telegraph Clerk / Bullring Attendant (uncredited)
Down Rio Grande Way
Down Rio Grande Way as Ranger Davidson
Parachute Nurse
Parachute Nurse as Sgt. Laughton
Meet the Stewarts
Meet the Stewarts as Waiter (uncredited)
Alias Boston Blackie
Alias Boston Blackie as Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
Two Yanks in Trinidad
Two Yanks in Trinidad as Soldier (uncredited)
1941
She's Oil Mine
She's Oil Mine as Clementi, Elsie's suitor; also voice of radio announcer
Mystery Ship
Mystery Ship as Turillo
Honolulu Lu
Honolulu Lu as Sailor
Harmon of Michigan
Harmon of Michigan as Game Spectator Razzing Harmon
The Son of Davy Crockett
The Son of Davy Crockett as Election Official
Across the Sierras
Across the Sierras as Ed - Man with Noose
Blondie Goes Latin
Blondie Goes Latin as Steward (uncredited)
So Long Mr. Chumps
So Long Mr. Chumps as Percy Pomeroy (uncredited)
Black Eyes and Blues
Black Eyes and Blues as 1st Train Station Clerk
1940
Money Squawks
Money Squawks as Robber (uncredited)
Bullets for Rustlers
Bullets for Rustlers as Shorty - Bartender
Thundering Frontier
Thundering Frontier as Clem (uncredited)
Deadwood Dick
Deadwood Dick as Henchman
The Secret Seven
The Secret Seven as Henchman Bishop
Nothing But Pleasure
Nothing But Pleasure as Gangster at Cozy Auto Court
Pardon My Berth Marks
Pardon My Berth Marks as Train Passenger
Glamour for Sale
Glamour for Sale as Freddie Walker (uncredited)
Cafe Hostess
Cafe Hostess as Henchman
Five Little Peppers in Trouble
Five Little Peppers in Trouble as Mrs. Wilcox's Chauffeur
The Doctor Takes a Wife
The Doctor Takes a Wife as Photographer (uncredited)
Convicted Woman
Convicted Woman as Jack Pendy (uncredited)
A Plumbing We Will Go
A Plumbing We Will Go as The Prosecutor
The Lady in Question
The Lady in Question as Minor Role (uncredited)
Blondie Has Servant Trouble
Blondie Has Servant Trouble as Photographer (uncredited)
Island of Doomed Men
Island of Doomed Men as Borgo - Parolee (uncredited)
You Nazty Spy!
You Nazty Spy! as Vance Rippemup (uncredited)
Boobs in Arms
Boobs in Arms as Man in apartment / Commanding Officer
1939
Pest from the West
Pest from the West as Deck Hand (uncredited)
Oily to Bed, Oily to Rise
Oily to Bed, Oily to Rise as Swindler in Front Seat (uncredited)
We Want Our Mummy
We Want Our Mummy as Cab Driver (uncredited)
Mandrake, the Magician
Mandrake, the Magician as Kidnapping Henchman
Good Girls Go to Paris
Good Girls Go to Paris as Railroad Pullman Passenger (uncredited)
The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt
The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt as Mustached Henchman (uncredited)
1938
Convicted
Convicted as Berger
Special Inspector
Special Inspector as Henchman, posing as David Foster
1937
Cash and Carry
Cash and Carry as Bank Teller (uncredited)
3 Dumb Clucks
3 Dumb Clucks as Chopper's Henchman
Slippery Silks
Slippery Silks as Manager of 'Madame de France' (uncredited)
Movie Maniacs
Movie Maniacs as Grip (uncredited)
Whoops, I'm an Indian!
Whoops, I'm an Indian! as Saloon Patron