Franklin Pangborn
Acting
Born: 1889-01-23 in Newark, New Jersey, USA
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.
Known For
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Self - Announcer
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
Mr. Canfield (uncredited)
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Self
This Is Your Life
Self
Lighthouse Love
Pvt. Jerry Stone
Revlon Mirror Theatre
Sullivan's Travels
Mr. Casalsis
Now, Voyager
Mr. Thompson
Stage Door
Harcourt
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
The Tailor (uncredited)
Vivacious Lady
Apartment Manager
A Star Is Born
Billy Moon (uncredited)
My Man Godfrey
Guthrie (uncredited)
Bachelor Daddy
Williams
The Bank Dick
J. Pinkerton Snoopington
Stage Door Canteen
Franklin Pangborn
Bluebeard's 8th Wife
Assistant Hotel Manager
The Palm Beach Story
Manager
Moonlight Masquerade
Fairchild
Professional Sweetheart
Herbert
Design for Living
Mr. Douglas
Cockeyed Cavaliers
Town Crier
Her Man
Sport
Easy Living
Van Buren
Hollywood Victory Caravan
Railroad Agent
Flying Down to Rio
Hammerstein (uncredited)
Romance on the High Seas
Rio Hotel Clerk
Three Smart Girls
Jeweler
Carefree
Roland Hunter
My Dream Is Yours
Sourpuss Manager
Fifth Avenue Girl
Higgins
Hail the Conquering Hero
Reception Committee Chairman
We Have Our Moments
Joe (uncredited)
Joy of Living
Orchestra Leader
Finger Prints
The Bandoline Kid
Unknown Blonde
Male Co-Respondent
Topper Takes a Trip
Louis - Hotel Manager