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Robert Arthur

Robert Arthur

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.

Known for

The Diamond Stud
The Diamond Stud
1995 • Mr. Boyle / Mr. Santacroce
Kiss-Off
Kiss-Off
1992 • the Police Lieutenant
Rassle
Rassle
1992 • the Reporter
Rushes
Rushes
1986 • Uncle Arthur
Jobsite
Jobsite
1984 • (non-sexual)
Jock Empire
Jock Empire
1984 • Mr. Hays
Wild Youth
Wild Youth
1961 • Frankie
Young and Wild
Young and Wild
1958 • Jerry Coltrin

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The Diamond Stud
The Diamond Stud
1995 • Mr. Boyle / Mr. Santacroce
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Kiss-Off
Kiss-Off
1992 • the Police Lieutenant
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Rassle
Rassle
1992 • the Reporter
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Rushes
Rushes
1986 • Uncle Arthur
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Jobsite
Jobsite
1984 • (non-sexual)
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Jock Empire
Jock Empire
1984 • Mr. Hays
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Wild Youth
Wild Youth
1961 • Frankie
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Young and Wild
Young and Wild
1958 • Jerry Coltrin
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Hellcats of the Navy
Hellcats of the Navy
1957 • Freddy Warren
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Top of the World
Top of the World
1955 • Skippy McGuire
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Take the High Ground!
Take the High Ground!
1953 • Donald Quentin Dover IV
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Young Bess
Young Bess
1953 • Barnaby
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The System
The System
1953 • Rex Merrick
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Just for You
Just for You
1952 • Jerry Blake
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The Ring
The Ring
1952 • Billy Smith
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Belles on Their Toes
Belles on Their Toes
1952 • Frank Gilbreth
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On the Loose
On the Loose
1951 • Larry Lindsay
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Ace in the Hole
Ace in the Hole
1951 • Herbie Cook
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Air Cadet
Air Cadet
1951 • Walt Carver
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September Affair
September Affair
1950 • David Lawrence Jr.
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Twelve O'Clock High
Twelve O'Clock High
1949 • Sergeant McIllhenny
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You're My Everything
You're My Everything
1949 • Harold - College Boy in 'Heart of a Co-Ed'
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Mother Is a Freshman
Mother Is a Freshman
1949 • Beaumont Jackson
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Yellow Sky
Yellow Sky
1948 • Bull Run
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Green Grass of Wyoming
Green Grass of Wyoming
1948 • Ken McLaughlin
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Mother Wore Tights
Mother Wore Tights
1947 • Bob Clarkman
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Hollywood Wonderland
Hollywood Wonderland
1947 • Tour Guide (uncredited)
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Nora Prentiss
Nora Prentiss
1947 • Gregory Talbot
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The Devil On Wheels
The Devil On Wheels
1947 • Todd Powell
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Sweetheart of Sigma Chi
Sweetheart of Sigma Chi
1946 • Harry Townsend
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Nobody Lives Forever
Nobody Lives Forever
1946 • Bellhop (uncredited)
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Night and Day
Night and Day
1946 • Customer (uncredited)
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Danger Signal
Danger Signal
1945 • Hotel Boy
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Mildred Pierce
Mildred Pierce
1945 • High School Boy (uncredited)
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Roughly Speaking
Roughly Speaking
1945 • Frankie at 17
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Robert Arthur – Biography, Known For & Filmography