Val Stanton

Val Stanton

Acting

Born: 1886-10-17 in London, England

Biography

Valentine Walter Burch (October 17, 1886 - January 25, 1967) who was known professionally as Val Stanton, was an English-American actor who originally came from the half-successful vaudeville team with his brother, Ernie called Val and Ernie Stanton. He was most known for the films Stage Struck (1936), Prison Train (1938), Duke of the Navy (1942) and many more. Val was also the stunt model of Jiminy Cricket in Walt Disney’s original Pinocchio (1940). Val was also a successful athlete outside of stage work.

Known For

Pinocchio

Pinocchio

Jiminy Cricket Stunt Model (uncredited)

The Great Dictator

The Great Dictator

Professor Herr Kibitzen (uncredited)

The Adventures of Robin Hood

The Adventures of Robin Hood

Outlaw (uncredited)

The Reluctant Dragon

The Reluctant Dragon

Courier (uncredited)

Parnell

Parnell

Undetermined Secondary Role

Mysterious Mr. Moto

Mysterious Mr. Moto

Organ Grinder (uncredited)

This Above All

This Above All

Policeman (uncredited)

Hangover Square

Hangover Square

Postman (uncredited)

Duke of the Navy

Duke of the Navy

Sniffy

Stage Struck

Stage Struck

Cooper

Hats Off

Hats Off

Valet

The Great Impersonation

The Great Impersonation

English Porter (uncredited)

Prison Train

Prison Train

Sullen

The Perfect Gentleman

The Perfect Gentleman

Workman in Pub (uncredited)

English as She Is Not Spoken

English as She Is Not Spoken

Himself

Cut Yourself a Piece of Cake

Cut Yourself a Piece of Cake

Self