7.5
TV
Acting
Robert Arthur
- Born
- Died
- (aged 83)
- Birthplace
- Aberdeen, Washington, USA
- Credits
- 47 titles
Biography
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.5
TV
7.9
Movie
Ace in the Hole
7.2
Movie
Twelve O'Clock High
7.0
Movie
Yellow Sky
7.1
TV
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
6.3
Movie
Nora Prentiss
5.8
Movie
September Affair
5.8
Movie
Young Bess
7.1
Movie
Belles on Their Toes
6.7
Movie
Green Grass of Wyoming
4.8
Movie
Hellcats of the Navy
6.0
Movie
Danger Signal
6.2
Movie
Take the High Ground!
5.7
Movie
Mother Wore Tights
6.8
TV
Four Star Playhouse
5.2
Movie
The System
5.1
Movie
The Ring
4.6
Movie
The Devil On Wheels
Acting credits 46
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | The Diamond Stud Film | Mr. Boyle / Mr. Santacroce |
| 1992 | Kiss-Off Film | the Police Lieutenant |
| 1992 | Rassle Film | the Reporter |
| 1987 | Full House TV | The Minister (1 ep) |
| 1986 | Rushes Film | Uncle Arthur |
| 1984 | Jobsite Film | (non-sexual) |
| 1984 | Jock Empire Film | Mr. Hays |
| 1964 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. TV | Guide (1 ep) |
| 1961 | Wild Youth Film | Frankie |
| 1958 | Young and Wild Film | Jerry Coltrin |
| 1957 | Hellcats of the Navy Film | Freddy Warren |
| 1956 | The Desperados Are in Town Film | Lonny Kesh |
| 1956 | Telephone Time TV | Alex Samenian (1 ep) |
| 1955 | Matinee Theater TV | (1 ep) |
| 1955 | Frontier TV | Kip Ross (1 ep) |
| 1955 | Navy Log TV | Lt. Lambie (1 ep) |
| 1955 | Top of the World Film | Skippy McGuire |
| 1954 | Return from the Sea Film | Porter |
| 1953 | Take the High Ground! Film | Donald Quentin Dover IV |
| 1953 | Young Bess Film | Barnaby |
| 1953 | The System Film | Rex Merrick |
| 1952 | Just for You Film | Jerry Blake |
| 1952 | The Ring Film | Billy Smith |
| 1952 | Four Star Playhouse TV | David, Philip Weir (1 ep) |
| 1952 | Belles on Their Toes Film | Frank Gilbreth |
| 1951 | On the Loose Film | Larry Lindsay |
| 1951 | Ace in the Hole Film | Herbie Cook |
| 1951 | Air Cadet Film | Walt Carver |
| 1950 | September Affair Film | David Lawrence Jr. |
| 1950 | Lux Video Theatre TV | (1 ep) |
| 1949 | Twelve O'Clock High Film | Sergeant McIllhenny |
| 1949 | You're My Everything Film | Harold - College Boy in 'Heart of a Co-Ed' |
| 1949 | Mother Is a Freshman Film | Beaumont Jackson |
| 1948 | Yellow Sky Film | Bull Run |
| 1948 | Green Grass of Wyoming Film | Ken McLaughlin |
| 1947 | Mother Wore Tights Film | Bob Clarkman |
| 1947 | Hollywood Wonderland Film | Tour Guide (uncredited) |
| 1947 | Nora Prentiss Film | Gregory Talbot |
| 1947 | The Devil On Wheels Film | Todd Powell |
| 1946 | Sweetheart of Sigma Chi Film | Harry Townsend |
| 1946 | Nobody Lives Forever Film | Bellhop (uncredited) |
| 1946 | Night and Day Film | Customer (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Too Young to Know Film | Jimmy |
| 1945 | Danger Signal Film | Hotel Boy |
| 1945 | Mildred Pierce Film | High School Boy (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Roughly Speaking Film | Frankie at 17 |
Crew credits 1
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Francis in the Haunted House Film | Producer |