Franklin Pangborn
Known For
Acting
Born
1889-01-23 in Newark, New Jersey, USA
Died
1958-07-20
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Franklin Pangborn (January 23, 1889 – July 20, 1958) was an American comedic character actor famous for playing small but memorable roles with comic flair. He appeared in scores of feature films playing essentially the same character: prissy, polite, elegant, highly energetic, often officious, fastidious, somewhat nervous, prone to becoming flustered but essentially upbeat, and with immediately recognizable high-speed, patter-type speech. He typically played an officious desk clerk in a hotel, a self-important musician, a fastidious headwaiter, an enthusiastic birdwatcher, and the like, and was usually put in a situation of frustration or flustered by the antics of others. Pangborn was an effective foil for many major comedians.
Most Known For
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
as Self - Announcer
The Colgate Comedy Hour
as Self
This Is Your Life
as Self
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
as Mr. Canfield (uncredited)
Her Man
as Sport
Professional Sweetheart
as Herbert
Tango
as Oscar, the Photographer
$1,000 a Minute
as Reville
Vivacious Lady
as Apartment Manager
Finger Prints
as The Bandoline Kid
Getting Gertie's Garter
as Algy Brooks
Now, Voyager
as Mr. Thompson
Hey Mulligan
as Mr. Bean
Bachelor Daddy
as Williams, Club Manager
The Eternal Melody
as The Cat Lover
Cockeyed Cavaliers
as Town Crier
Unknown Blonde
as Male Co-Respondent
Moonlight Masquerade
as Fairchild
A Star Is Born
as Billy Moon (uncredited)
Torchy
as Office Manager