Grady Sutton, a talented actor, was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and later relocated to California in 1924. His initial foray into the Hollywood scene was facilitated by director William A. Seiter, who cast him as an extra in the 1925 film "The Mad Whirl" starring May McAvoy. Sutton went on to become a staple in Hollywood for the next 55 years, establishing himself as a versatile actor with a knack for playing endearing, slightly bewildered young men and country bumpkins, frequently incorporating comedic elements into his performances.
One of Sutton's most notable associations was his collaboration with the legendary W.C. Fields, appearing alongside him in four films: "The Pharmacist" (1933),"Man on the Flying Trapeze" (1935),"You Can't Cheat an Honest Man" (1939),and "The Bank Dick" (1940). His extensive filmography also includes iconic movies such as "My Man Godfrey" (1936),"Stage Door" (1937),"Alexander's Ragtime Band" (1938),"Angels Wash Their Faces" (1939),"Anchors Aweigh" (1945),"White Christmas" (1954),and "A Star Is Born" (1954).
In addition to his work in feature films, Sutton was a regular on several television series, including "The Egg and I" (1951) and "The Phyllis Diller Show" (1966). Throughout his illustrious career, he appeared in over 200 feature films and short subjects, spanning from 1924 to 1979. Sutton's final film appearance was in "Rock 'n' Roll High School" (1979). He later moved to the Motion Picture and Television Home and Hospital in Woodland Hills, California, where he passed away on September 17, 1995, due to natural causes.
