Franklin Pangborn
Known for ActingBorn 1889-01-23Died 1958-07-20Newark, New Jersey, USA
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.Read more
Movies & web series
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Tell It to a Star
1945 · Movie
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She Married an Artist
1937 · Movie
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When Love Is Young
1937 · Movie
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Don't Gamble with Love
1936 · Movie
Hollywood Trouble
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Hollywood Trouble
1935 · Movie
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Tomorrow's Youth
1934 · Movie
Torchy's Night Cap
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Torchy's Night Cap
1932 · Movie
Torchy's Busy Day
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Torchy's Busy Day
1932 · Movie
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Next Door Neighbors
1931 · Movie
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Cheer Up and Smile
1930 · Movie
Breakfast in Bed
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Breakfast in Bed
1930 · Movie
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The Sap
1929 · Movie
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The Girl in the Pullman
1927 · Movie
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Going Hollywood: The '30s
1984 · Movie
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My Best Gal
1944 · Movie
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Reckless Age
1944 · Movie
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Strictly in the Groove
1942 · Movie
Torchy's Loud Spooker
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Torchy's Loud Spooker
1933 · Movie
Easy on the Eyes
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Easy on the Eyes
1933 · Movie
Torchy Turns the Trick
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Torchy Turns the Trick
1932 · Movie
Doctor's Orders
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Doctor's Orders
1932 · Movie
Hollywood Halfbacks
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Hollywood Halfbacks
1931 · Movie
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The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary
1927 · Movie
Allergic to Love
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Allergic to Love
1944 · Movie
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Honeymoon Lodge
1943 · Movie
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Tillie the Toiler
1941 · Movie
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Bachelor Daddy
1941 · Movie
Bad Housekeeping
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Bad Housekeeping
1937 · Movie
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Turn Off the Moon
1937 · Movie
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Doughnuts and Society
1936 · Movie
That's Gratitude
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That's Gratitude
1934 · Movie
Torchy's Kitty Coup
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Torchy's Kitty Coup
1933 · Movie
Torchy Turns Turtle
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Torchy Turns Turtle
1933 · Movie
Tee for Two
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Tee for Two
1932 · Movie
The Giddy Age
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The Giddy Age
1932 · Movie
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Getting Gertie's Garter
1927 · Movie
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Exit Smiling
1926 · Movie
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
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Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957 · Series
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My Man Godfrey
1936 · Movie
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Reveille with Beverly
1943 · Movie
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Mr. District Attorney in the Carter Case
1941 · Movie
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Doctor Rhythm
1938 · Movie
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Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
1936 · Movie
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She Married Her Boss
1935 · Movie
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The Important Witness
1933 · Movie
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Sullivan's Travels
1941 · Movie
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Now, Voyager
1942 · Movie
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You Came Along
1945 · Movie