Johnny Arthur

Johnny Arthur

Deceased · Born: May 20, 1883 · Died: Dec 31, 1951

Personal Details

BornMay 20, 1883 Scottdale, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

Noted American actor, renowned for his exceptional ability to bring to life timid or whiny characters, made a significant impact on the world of stage and screen. His illustrious career spanned both England and the United States, where he delighted audiences with his impressive performances in musical comedy productions.

Starting out in the early days of cinema, he made his mark in the silent film era, and subsequently went on to collaborate with the renowned filmmaker Hal Roach on numerous projects.

Career

1947
It Happened on Fifth Avenue
It Happened on Fifth Avenue as Apartment Manager (uncredited)
1943
The Masked Marvel
The Masked Marvel as Mura Sakima
Nazty Nuisance
Nazty Nuisance as Suki Yaki
1942
1940
Road to Singapore
Road to Singapore as Timothy Willow (uncredited)
Li'l Abner
Li'l Abner as Montague
1938
One Wild Night
One Wild Night as Sales Clerk (uncredited)
You Can't Take It with You
You Can't Take It with You as Kirby's Office Aide (uncredited)
1937
Blossoms on Broadway
Blossoms on Broadway as P. T. Quinterfield Jr.
Something to Sing About
Something to Sing About as Mr. Daviani (as John Arthur)
It Happened Out West
It Happened Out West as Professor Thad Crookshank
Make a Wish
Make a Wish as Antoine
Under Cover of Night
Under Cover of Night as Dr. Busby - Coroner
Pick a Star
Pick a Star as Newlywed
1936
Ellis Island
Ellis Island as Kip Andrews
Stage Struck
Stage Struck as Oscar Freud
The King Steps Out
The King Steps Out as Chief of the Secret Police
The Ex-Mrs. Bradford
The Ex-Mrs. Bradford as Mr. Frankenstein (uncredited)
1935
Doubting Thomas
Doubting Thomas as Ralph Twiller
It's in the Air
It's in the Air as Jones, Photographer
Rendezvous
Rendezvous as Code Room Clerk (uncredited)
1934
Dames
Dames as Billings
The Ghost Walks
The Ghost Walks as Homer Erskine
1931
Penrod and Sam
Penrod and Sam as Mr. Bassett
1930
Going Wild
Going Wild as Simpkins
She Couldn't Say No
She Couldn't Say No as Tommy Blake
1929
Show of Shows
Show of Shows as Hero - Performer in 'The Pirate' (uncredited)