Robert Arthur
2.9Acting

Robert Arthur

Jun 18, 1925 - Aberdeen, Washington, USA

Robert Arthur (born Robert Paul Arthaud; June 18, 1925 – October 1, 2008) was an American motion picture actor who appeared in dozens of films in the 1940s and 1950s. He appeared in the 1949 war film Twelve O'Clock High as the comic relief–providing Sgt. McIllhenny, in the 1951 Billy Wilder film Ace in the Hole, and in the 1950s television program The Lone Ranger. Arthur was known for playing youthful teenage or young adult roles.

In his later years, Arthur became an activist for gay rights on behalf of senior citizens. He died in Aberdeen, Washington in 2008, aged 83.

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Cast

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Movie1948Yellow SkyBull Run
Movie1951Ace in the HoleHerbie Cook
Movie1947Nora PrentissGregory Talbot
Movie1949Twelve O'Clock HighSergeant McIllhenny
Movie1953The SystemRex Merrick
Movie1952The RingBilly Smith
Movie1948Green Grass of WyomingKen McLaughlin
Movie1952Belles on Their ToesFrank Gilbreth
Movie1946Sweetheart of Sigma ChiHarry Townsend
Movie1957Hellcats of the NavyFreddy Warren
Movie1949You're My EverythingHarold - College Boy in 'Heart of a Co-Ed'
Movie1950September AffairDavid Lawrence Jr.
Movie1946Night and DayCustomer (uncredited)
Movie1951Air CadetWalt Carver
Movie1949Mother Is a FreshmanBeaumont Jackson
Movie1947Mother Wore TightsBob Clarkman
Movie1945Roughly SpeakingFrankie at 17
Movie1961Wild YouthFrankie
Movie1951On the LooseLarry Lindsay
Movie1955Top of the WorldSkippy McGuire
Movie1958Young and WildJerry Coltrin
Movie1953Young BessBarnaby
Movie1945Mildred PierceHigh School Boy (uncredited)
Movie1947The Devil On WheelsTodd Powell
Movie1945Too Young to KnowJimmy
Movie1954Return from the SeaPorter
Movie1952Just for YouJerry Blake
Movie1986RushesUncle Arthur
Movie1953Take the High Ground!Donald Quentin Dover IV
Movie1947Hollywood WonderlandTour Guide (uncredited)
Movie1956The Desperados Are in TownLonny Kesh
Movie1984Jobsite(non-sexual)
Movie1945Danger SignalHotel Boy
Movie1946Nobody Lives ForeverBellhop (uncredited)
Movie1984Jock EmpireMr. Hays
Movie1995The Diamond StudMr. Boyle / Mr. Santacroce
Movie1992Kiss-Offthe Police Lieutenant
Movie1992Rasslethe Reporter
TV Show1952Four Star PlayhouseDavid1
TV Show1952Four Star PlayhousePhilip Weir1
TV Show1964Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.Guide1
TV Show1987Full HouseThe Minister1
TV Show1956Telephone TimeAlex Samenian1
TV Show1955Matinee Theater1
TV Show1955FrontierKip Ross1
TV Show1955Navy LogLt. Lambie1
TV Show1950Lux Video Theatre1

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Movie1956Francis in the Haunted HouseProducerProduction