Jed Prouty

Jed Prouty

Deceased · Born: Apr 6, 1879 · Died: May 10, 1956

Personal Details

BornApr 6, 1879 Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Biography

Jed Prouty, a renowned actor of his time, entered the world on April 6, 1879, in the vibrant city of Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He would go on to make a lasting impact on the entertainment industry, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances in iconic films such as The Broadway Melody (1929),Off to the Races (1937),and A Trip to Paris (1938).

Beyond his impressive body of work, Prouty's personal life was marked by a loving marriage to Marion Murray, a partnership that brought joy and companionship to his life.

Tragically, Jed Prouty's life came to a close on May 10, 1956, in the bustling metropolis of New York City, New York, USA, leaving behind a lasting impact on the world of entertainment and the hearts of those who knew him.

Career

1964
The Big Parade of Comedy
The Big Parade of Comedy as Actor Outside Theater (archive footage) (uncredited)
1950
Guilty Bystander
Guilty Bystander as Dr. Elder
1942
The Old Homestead
The Old Homestead as Councilman Bell
Mug Town
Mug Town as Mack Steward
Obliging Young Lady
Obliging Young Lady as Judge Rufus
Moonlight Masquerade
Moonlight Masquerade as Robert Forrester
1941
Pot o' Gold
Pot o' Gold as J.K. Louderman
Bachelor Daddy
Bachelor Daddy as C. J. Chase
Unexpected Uncle
Unexpected Uncle as Sanderson
Father Steps Out
Father Steps Out as J. B. Matthews
Go West, Young Lady
Go West, Young Lady as Judge Harmon
Roar of the Press
Roar of the Press as Gordon MacEwan
1940
Young as You Feel
Young as You Feel as John Jones
Remedy for Riches
Remedy for Riches as Vanderveer
1939
Too Busy to Work
Too Busy to Work as John Jones
Exile Express
Exile Express as Editor Hanley
Hollywood Cavalcade
Hollywood Cavalcade as Keystone Cop Police Chief
1938
Goodbye Broadway
Goodbye Broadway as J.A. Higgins
The Duke of West Point
The Duke of West Point as Sonny's Father
Love on a Budget
Love on a Budget as John Jones
Danger on the Air
Danger on the Air as Harry Jones
A Trip to Paris
A Trip to Paris as John Jones
1937
Small Town Boy
Small Town Boy as Otis Armstrong
The Crime Nobody Saw
The Crime Nobody Saw as William Underhill
Life Begins in College
Life Begins in College as Oliver Stearns Sr.
A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born as Artie Carver (uncredited)
1936
His Brother's Wife
His Brother's Wife as Bill Arnold
Special Investigator
Special Investigator as Dr. Reynolds
The Texas Rangers
The Texas Rangers as District Attorney Dave Twitchell
Little Miss Nobody
Little Miss Nobody as Hector Smythe
Happy-Go-Lucky
Happy-Go-Lucky as Charles Gorham
Under Your Spell
Under Your Spell as Mr. Twerp
College Holiday
College Holiday as Sheriff Trimble
Libeled Lady
Libeled Lady as Dickson (uncredited)
1935
Black Sheep
Black Sheep as Orville Schmelling
Life Begins at 40
Life Begins at 40 as Charles Beagle
1934
His Greatest Gamble
His Greatest Gamble as Roulette Player (uncredited)
Music in the Air
Music in the Air as Kirschner
1933
Skyway
Skyway as Calvin Baker
The Secret of Madame Blanche
The Secret of Madame Blanche as Stubby (Uncredited)
She Had to Say Yes
She Had to Say Yes as Mr. Goran (uncredited)
1932
Hold 'Em Jail
Hold 'Em Jail as Lynwood Warden Charles Clark
The Purchase Price
The Purchase Price as Elks Crossing Jeweler (uncredited)
Night Nurse
Night Nurse as Archie - Father-to-be (uncredited)
1930
The Florodora Girl
The Florodora Girl as Old Man Dell
Paid
Paid as Officer Williams (uncredited)
True to the Navy
True to the Navy as Dance Hall Manager
1929
It's a Great Life
It's a Great Life as Mr. David Parker
The Broadway Melody
The Broadway Melody as Uncle Jed (uncredited)
1926
1923
Souls for Sale
Souls for Sale as Magnus (uncredited)