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Franklin Pangborn

Bio: 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
Born: Wed, Jan 23 1889
Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, USA

Death: Sun, Jul 20 1958
Franklin Pangborn is 69 years old
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Poster of Going Hollywood: The '30s
Going Hollywood: The '30s
Franklin Pangborn would have been no older than 69 in Going Hollywood: The '30s as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of The Unchained Goddess
The Unchained Goddess
Franklin Pangborn was 69 in The Unchained Goddess as 'the Cloud Painter (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 12 1958
Poster of The Story of Mankind
The Story of Mankind
Franklin Pangborn was 68 in The Story of Mankind as 'Marquis de Varennes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 1957
Poster of The Eternal Melody
The Eternal Melody
Franklin Pangborn was 60 in The Eternal Melody as 'The Cat Lover'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 1949
Poster of Down Memory Lane
Down Memory Lane
Franklin Pangborn was 60 in Down Memory Lane as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 01 1949
Poster of My Dream Is Yours
My Dream Is Yours
Franklin Pangborn was 60 in My Dream Is Yours as 'Sourpuss Manager'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 15 1949
Poster of Romance on the High Seas
Romance on the High Seas
Franklin Pangborn was 59 in Romance on the High Seas as 'Rio Hotel Clerk'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 1948
Poster of The Sin of Harold Diddlebock
The Sin of Harold Diddlebock
Franklin Pangborn was 58 in The Sin of Harold Diddlebock as 'Formfit Franklin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 04 1947
Poster of I'll Be Yours
I'll Be Yours
Franklin Pangborn was 58 in I'll Be Yours as 'Barber'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 02 1947
Poster of Calendar Girl
Calendar Girl
Franklin Pangborn was 58 in Calendar Girl as 'Dilly Dillingsworth'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1947
Poster of Two Guys from Milwaukee
Two Guys from Milwaukee
Franklin Pangborn was 57 in Two Guys from Milwaukee as 'Theatre Manager'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 1946
Poster of Lover Come Back
Lover Come Back
Franklin Pangborn was 57 in Lover Come Back as 'Hotel desk clerk'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1946
Poster of Hollywood Victory Caravan
Hollywood Victory Caravan
Franklin Pangborn was 56 in Hollywood Victory Caravan as 'Railroad Agent'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 30 1945
Poster of Tell It to a Star
Tell It to a Star
Franklin Pangborn was 56 in Tell It to a Star as 'Horace Lovelace'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 16 1945
Poster of You Came Along
You Came Along
Franklin Pangborn was 56 in You Came Along as 'Hotel Clerk'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 04 1945
Poster of The Horn Blows at Midnight
The Horn Blows at Midnight
Franklin Pangborn was 56 in The Horn Blows at Midnight as 'Radio Engineer / Sloan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 28 1945
Poster of Hollywood and Vine
Hollywood and Vine
Franklin Pangborn was 56 in Hollywood and Vine as 'Reggie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 25 1945
Poster of See My Lawyer
See My Lawyer
Franklin Pangborn was 56 in See My Lawyer as 'B.J. Wagonhorn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 1945
Poster of Hail the Conquering Hero
Hail the Conquering Hero
Franklin Pangborn was 55 in Hail the Conquering Hero as 'Reception Committee Chairman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 09 1944
Poster of Reckless Age
Reckless Age
Franklin Pangborn was 55 in Reckless Age as 'Mr. Thurtle'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1944
Poster of Allergic to Love
Allergic to Love
Franklin Pangborn was 55 in Allergic to Love as 'Stewart Ives III'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 21 1944
Poster of The Great Moment
The Great Moment
Franklin Pangborn was 55 in The Great Moment as 'Dr. Heywood'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 18 1944
Poster of My Best Gal
My Best Gal
Franklin Pangborn was 55 in My Best Gal as 'Mr. Porter'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 28 1944
Poster of Never a Dull Moment
Never a Dull Moment
Franklin Pangborn was 54 in Never a Dull Moment as 'Sylvester'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1943
Poster of Crazy House
Crazy House
Franklin Pangborn was 54 in Crazy House as 'Hotel Clerk'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1943
Poster of Holy Matrimony
Holy Matrimony
Franklin Pangborn was 54 in Holy Matrimony as 'Duncan Farll'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 24 1943
Poster of Honeymoon Lodge
Honeymoon Lodge
Franklin Pangborn was 54 in Honeymoon Lodge as 'Cathcart'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 1943
Poster of Stage Door Canteen
Stage Door Canteen
Franklin Pangborn was 54 in Stage Door Canteen as 'Franklin Pangborn'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 24 1943
Poster of Two Weeks to Live
Two Weeks to Live
Franklin Pangborn was 54 in Two Weeks to Live as 'Mr. Pinkney'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 1943
Poster of Reveille with Beverly
Reveille with Beverly
Franklin Pangborn was 54 in Reveille with Beverly as 'Vernon Lewis (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 04 1943
Poster of Strictly in the Groove
Strictly in the Groove
Franklin Pangborn was 53 in Strictly in the Groove as 'Cathcart'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1942
Poster of George Washington Slept Here
George Washington Slept Here
Franklin Pangborn was 53 in George Washington Slept Here as 'Mr. Gibney'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1942
Poster of Now, Voyager
Now, Voyager
Franklin Pangborn was 53 in Now, Voyager as 'Mr. Thompson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 22 1942
Poster of The Palm Beach Story
The Palm Beach Story
Franklin Pangborn was 53 in The Palm Beach Story as 'Manager'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1942
Poster of Moonlight Masquerade
Moonlight Masquerade
Franklin Pangborn was 53 in Moonlight Masquerade as 'Fairchild'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 10 1942
Poster of Obliging Young Lady
Obliging Young Lady
Franklin Pangborn was 53 in Obliging Young Lady as 'Professor Gibney'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 1942
Poster of What's Cookin'?
What's Cookin'?
Franklin Pangborn was 53 in What's Cookin'? as 'Professor Bistell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 20 1942
Poster of Call Out the Marines
Call Out the Marines
Franklin Pangborn was 53 in Call Out the Marines as 'Wilbur'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 13 1942
Poster of Mr. District Attorney in the Carter Case
Mr. District Attorney in the Carter Case
Franklin Pangborn was 52 in Mr. District Attorney in the Carter Case as 'Charley Towne'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 18 1941
Poster of Weekend for Three
Weekend for Three
Franklin Pangborn was 52 in Weekend for Three as 'Number Seven, Old Field Inn Waiter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1941
Poster of Sullivan's Travels
Sullivan's Travels
Franklin Pangborn was 52 in Sullivan's Travels as 'Mr. Casalsis'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 30 1941
Poster of Never Give a Sucker an Even Break
Never Give a Sucker an Even Break
Franklin Pangborn was 52 in Never Give a Sucker an Even Break as 'The Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1941
Poster of Tillie the Toiler
Tillie the Toiler
Franklin Pangborn was 52 in Tillie the Toiler as 'Perry Tweedale'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 07 1941
Poster of The Flame of New Orleans
The Flame of New Orleans
Franklin Pangborn was 52 in The Flame of New Orleans as 'Bellows'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 07 1941
Poster of Bachelor Daddy
Bachelor Daddy
Franklin Pangborn was 52 in Bachelor Daddy as 'Williams, Club Manager'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 04 1941
Poster of A Girl, a Guy, and a Gob
A Girl, a Guy, and a Gob
Franklin Pangborn was 52 in A Girl, a Guy, and a Gob as 'Pet Shop Owner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1941
Poster of Where Did You Get That Girl?
Where Did You Get That Girl?
Franklin Pangborn was 51 in Where Did You Get That Girl? as 'Digby'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 03 1941
Poster of The Bank Dick
The Bank Dick
Franklin Pangborn was 51 in The Bank Dick as 'J. Pinkerton Snoopington'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 1940
Poster of Christmas in July
Christmas in July
Franklin Pangborn was 51 in Christmas in July as 'Don Hartman - Radio Announcer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1940
Poster of Hit Parade of 1941
Hit Parade of 1941
Franklin Pangborn was 51 in Hit Parade of 1941 as 'Carter'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 14 1940
Poster of The Villain Still Pursued Her
The Villain Still Pursued Her
Franklin Pangborn was 51 in The Villain Still Pursued Her as 'Bartender (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1940
Poster of Spring Parade
Spring Parade
Franklin Pangborn was 51 in Spring Parade as 'Wiedlemeyer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1940
Poster of Public Deb No. 1
Public Deb No. 1
Franklin Pangborn was 51 in Public Deb No. 1 as 'Bartender'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 1940
Poster of Turnabout
Turnabout
Franklin Pangborn was 51 in Turnabout as 'Mr. Pingboom'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 17 1940
Poster of Fifth Avenue Girl
Fifth Avenue Girl
Franklin Pangborn was 50 in Fifth Avenue Girl as 'Higgins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 1939
Poster of Screen Snapshots Series 18, No. 8
Screen Snapshots Series 18, No. 8
Franklin Pangborn was 50 in Screen Snapshots Series 18, No. 8 as 'Franklin Pangborn'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 08 1939
Poster of Broadway Serenade
Broadway Serenade
Franklin Pangborn was 50 in Broadway Serenade as 'Gene, Collier's Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 1939
Poster of Topper Takes a Trip
Topper Takes a Trip
Franklin Pangborn was 49 in Topper Takes a Trip as 'Louis - Hotel Manager'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 29 1938
Poster of The Girl Downstairs
The Girl Downstairs
Franklin Pangborn was 49 in The Girl Downstairs as 'Adolf Pumpfel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1938
Poster of Just Around the Corner
Just Around the Corner
Franklin Pangborn was 49 in Just Around the Corner as 'Waters'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 11 1938
Poster of Carefree
Carefree
Franklin Pangborn was 49 in Carefree as 'Roland Hunter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 1938
Poster of Four's a Crowd
Four's a Crowd
Franklin Pangborn was 49 in Four's a Crowd as 'Preston'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 04 1938
Poster of Always Goodbye
Always Goodbye
Franklin Pangborn was 49 in Always Goodbye as 'Bicycle Salesman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 24 1938
Poster of Three Blind Mice
Three Blind Mice
Franklin Pangborn was 49 in Three Blind Mice as 'Clerk'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 18 1938
Poster of Vivacious Lady
Vivacious Lady
Franklin Pangborn was 49 in Vivacious Lady as 'Apartment Manager'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 13 1938
Poster of Joy of Living
Joy of Living
Franklin Pangborn was 49 in Joy of Living as 'Orchestra Leader'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 06 1938
Poster of Doctor Rhythm
Doctor Rhythm
Franklin Pangborn was 49 in Doctor Rhythm as 'Mr. Stenchfield (Store Clerk)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 06 1938
Poster of Bluebeard's Eighth Wife
Bluebeard's Eighth Wife
Franklin Pangborn was 49 in Bluebeard's Eighth Wife as 'Assistant Hotel Manager'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 1938
Poster of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
Franklin Pangborn was 49 in Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm as 'Hamilton Montmarcy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 1938
Poster of Thrill of a Lifetime
Thrill of a Lifetime
Franklin Pangborn was 48 in Thrill of a Lifetime as 'Sam Williams'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 03 1937
Poster of Love on Toast
Love on Toast
Franklin Pangborn was 48 in Love on Toast as 'Finley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 03 1937
Poster of She Married an Artist
She Married an Artist
Franklin Pangborn was 48 in She Married an Artist as 'Paul'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 27 1937
Poster of I'll Take Romance
I'll Take Romance
Franklin Pangborn was 48 in I'll Take Romance as 'Kane's Secretary'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 17 1937
Poster of Living on Love
Living on Love
Franklin Pangborn was 48 in Living on Love as 'Ogilvie O. Oglethorpe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1937
Poster of Stage Door
Stage Door
Franklin Pangborn was 48 in Stage Door as 'Harcourt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1937
Poster of Danger – Love at Work
Danger – Love at Work
Franklin Pangborn was 48 in Danger – Love at Work as 'Train dining car headwaiter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 30 1937
Poster of It Happened in Hollywood
It Happened in Hollywood
Franklin Pangborn was 48 in It Happened in Hollywood as 'Mr. Forsythe'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 07 1937
Poster of The Life of the Party
The Life of the Party
Franklin Pangborn was 48 in The Life of the Party as 'Beggs'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 03 1937
Poster of It's All Yours
It's All Yours
Franklin Pangborn was 48 in It's All Yours as 'Schultz'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1937
Poster of All Over Town
All Over Town
Franklin Pangborn was 48 in All Over Town as 'The Costumer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 09 1937
Poster of The Lady Escapes
The Lady Escapes
Franklin Pangborn was 48 in The Lady Escapes as 'Pierre'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 22 1937
Poster of Easy Living
Easy Living
Franklin Pangborn was 48 in Easy Living as 'Van Buren'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1937
Poster of She Had to Eat
She Had to Eat
Franklin Pangborn was 48 in She Had to Eat as 'Mr. Phoecian-Wylie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 02 1937
Poster of Step Lively, Jeeves!
Step Lively, Jeeves!
Franklin Pangborn was 48 in Step Lively, Jeeves! as 'Head Waiter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 30 1937
Poster of Dangerous Holiday
Dangerous Holiday
Franklin Pangborn was 48 in Dangerous Holiday as 'Doffle'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 06 1937
Poster of A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born
Franklin Pangborn was 48 in A Star Is Born as 'Billy Moon (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 27 1937
Poster of We Have Our Moments
We Have Our Moments
Franklin Pangborn was 48 in We Have Our Moments as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 28 1937
Poster of When Love Is Young
When Love Is Young
Franklin Pangborn was 48 in When Love Is Young as 'John Dorman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 26 1937
Poster of Swing High, Swing Low
Swing High, Swing Low
Franklin Pangborn was 48 in Swing High, Swing Low as 'Henri'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 12 1937
Poster of Bad Housekeeping
Bad Housekeeping
Franklin Pangborn was 48 in Bad Housekeeping as 'Piano Tuner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1937
Poster of Rich Relations
Rich Relations
Franklin Pangborn was 48 in Rich Relations as 'Mr. Dwight'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 1937
Poster of She's Dangerous
She's Dangerous
Franklin Pangborn was 48 in She's Dangerous as 'Fashion Designer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 24 1937
Poster of Dangerous Number
Dangerous Number
Franklin Pangborn was 47 in Dangerous Number as 'Hotel Desk Clerk'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 22 1937
Poster of High Hat
High Hat
Franklin Pangborn was 47 in High Hat as 'Renaldo Breton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1937
Poster of The Mandarin Mystery
The Mandarin Mystery
Franklin Pangborn was 47 in The Mandarin Mystery as 'Mellish'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 23 1936
Poster of Three Smart Girls
Three Smart Girls
Franklin Pangborn was 47 in Three Smart Girls as 'Jeweler'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 20 1936
Poster of Hats Off
Hats Off
Franklin Pangborn was 47 in Hats Off as 'Mr. Churchill'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 05 1936
Poster of The Luckiest Girl in the World
The Luckiest Girl in the World
Franklin Pangborn was 47 in The Luckiest Girl in the World as 'Cashier'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1936
Poster of Swing Banditry
Swing Banditry
Franklin Pangborn was 47 in Swing Banditry as 'Radio Announcer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 09 1936
Poster of My Man Godfrey
My Man Godfrey
Franklin Pangborn was 47 in My Man Godfrey as 'Guthrie (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 02 1936
Poster of To Mary - with Love
To Mary - with Love
Franklin Pangborn was 47 in To Mary - with Love as 'Guest'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1936
Poster of Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Franklin Pangborn was 47 in Mr. Deeds Goes to Town as 'The Tailor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 09 1936
Poster of Doughnuts and Society
Doughnuts and Society
Franklin Pangborn was 47 in Doughnuts and Society as 'Benson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 1936
Poster of Give Us This Night
Give Us This Night
Franklin Pangborn was 47 in Give Us This Night as 'Forcellini's Secretary'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1936
Poster of Don't Gamble with Love
Don't Gamble with Love
Franklin Pangborn was 47 in Don't Gamble with Love as 'Salesman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 1936
Poster of Tango
Tango
Franklin Pangborn was 47 in Tango as 'Oscar, the Photographer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 13 1936
Poster of $1,000 a Minute
$1,000 a Minute
Franklin Pangborn was 46 in $1,000 a Minute as 'Reville'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 21 1935
Poster of She Couldn't Take It
She Couldn't Take It
Franklin Pangborn was 46 in She Couldn't Take It as 'Spot's Secretary'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 08 1935
Poster of She Married Her Boss
She Married Her Boss
Franklin Pangborn was 46 in She Married Her Boss as 'Window Dresser (uncredited), Window Dresser'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 19 1935
Poster of The Captain Hits the Ceiling
The Captain Hits the Ceiling
Franklin Pangborn was 46 in The Captain Hits the Ceiling as 'Jimmy Martin'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 09 1935
Poster of The Headline Woman
The Headline Woman
Franklin Pangborn was 46 in The Headline Woman as 'Hamilton'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 14 1935
Poster of Eight Bells
Eight Bells
Franklin Pangborn was 46 in Eight Bells as 'Finch'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 10 1935
Poster of Hollywood Trouble
Hollywood Trouble
Franklin Pangborn was 45 in Hollywood Trouble as 'Tailor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1935
Poster of College Rhythm
College Rhythm
Franklin Pangborn was 45 in College Rhythm as 'Peabody'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 1934
Poster of Imitation of Life
Imitation of Life
Franklin Pangborn was 45 in Imitation of Life as 'Mr. Carven (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 1934
Poster of Flirtation
Flirtation
Franklin Pangborn was 45 in Flirtation as 'Veterinarian'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 1934
Poster of My Grandfather's Clock
My Grandfather's Clock
Franklin Pangborn was 45 in My Grandfather's Clock as 'Dr. Watkins'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 27 1934
Poster of Tomorrow's Youth
Tomorrow's Youth
Franklin Pangborn was 45 in Tomorrow's Youth as 'Thornton'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 14 1934
Poster of That's Gratitude
That's Gratitude
Franklin Pangborn was 45 in That's Gratitude as 'Photographer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 08 1934
Poster of Young and Beautiful
Young and Beautiful
Franklin Pangborn was 45 in Young and Beautiful as 'Radio Announcer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 16 1934
Poster of King Kelly of the U.S.A.
King Kelly of the U.S.A.
Franklin Pangborn was 45 in King Kelly of the U.S.A. as 'J. Ashton Brockton'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 1934
Poster of Cockeyed Cavaliers
Cockeyed Cavaliers
Franklin Pangborn was 45 in Cockeyed Cavaliers as 'Town Crier'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 1934
Poster of Many Happy Returns
Many Happy Returns
Franklin Pangborn was 45 in Many Happy Returns as 'Allen's Secretary'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 1934
Poster of Strictly Dynamite
Strictly Dynamite
Franklin Pangborn was 45 in Strictly Dynamite as 'Mr. Bailey'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 11 1934
Poster of Manhattan Love Song
Manhattan Love Song
Franklin Pangborn was 45 in Manhattan Love Song as 'Garrett Wetherby'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 29 1934
Poster of Unknown Blonde
Unknown Blonde
Franklin Pangborn was 45 in Unknown Blonde as 'Male Co-Respondent'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 23 1934
Poster of Design for Living
Design for Living
Franklin Pangborn was 44 in Design for Living as 'Mr. Douglas'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 1933
Poster of Flying Down to Rio
Flying Down to Rio
Franklin Pangborn was 44 in Flying Down to Rio as 'Hammerstein (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1933
Poster of Only Yesterday
Only Yesterday
Franklin Pangborn was 44 in Only Yesterday as 'Tom (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1933
Poster of Wild Poses
Wild Poses
Franklin Pangborn was 44 in Wild Poses as 'Otto Phocus'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 28 1933
Poster of Menu
Menu
Franklin Pangborn was 44 in Menu as 'John Xavier Omsk (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 23 1933
Poster of Trying Out Torchy
Trying Out Torchy
Franklin Pangborn was 44 in Trying Out Torchy as 'Office manager'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 25 1933
Poster of Headline Shooter
Headline Shooter
Franklin Pangborn was 44 in Headline Shooter as 'Adolphus G. Crocker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 28 1933
Poster of The Important Witness
The Important Witness
Franklin Pangborn was 44 in The Important Witness as 'Groom'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 15 1933
Poster of Bed of Roses
Bed of Roses
Franklin Pangborn was 44 in Bed of Roses as 'Floorwalker'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 29 1933
Poster of Torchy's Loud Spooker
Torchy's Loud Spooker
Franklin Pangborn was 44 in Torchy's Loud Spooker as 'Office Manager'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 25 1933
Poster of Professional Sweetheart
Professional Sweetheart
Franklin Pangborn was 44 in Professional Sweetheart as 'Herbert Childress'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 1933
Poster of International House
International House
Franklin Pangborn was 44 in International House as 'Hotel Manager'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 27 1933
Poster of Dream Stuff
Dream Stuff
Franklin Pangborn was 44 in Dream Stuff as 'Gordon'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 11 1933
Poster of Torchy Turns Turtle
Torchy Turns Turtle
Franklin Pangborn was 44 in Torchy Turns Turtle as 'Office Manager'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 23 1933
Poster of Sweepings
Sweepings
Franklin Pangborn was 44 in Sweepings as 'Photographer (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 1933
Poster of Sing, Bing, Sing
Sing, Bing, Sing
Franklin Pangborn was 44 in Sing, Bing, Sing as 'Herbert'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 23 1933
Poster of Art in the Raw
Art in the Raw
Franklin Pangborn was 44 in Art in the Raw
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 23 1933
Poster of Easy on the Eyes
Easy on the Eyes
Franklin Pangborn was 44 in Easy on the Eyes as 'Franklyn Pierce'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 1933
Poster of Parachute Jumper
Parachute Jumper
Franklin Pangborn was 44 in Parachute Jumper as 'Man in Private Office (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 28 1933
Poster of Torchy's Kitty Coup
Torchy's Kitty Coup
Franklin Pangborn was 43 in Torchy's Kitty Coup as 'Office Manager'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 22 1933
Poster of The Half-Naked Truth
The Half-Naked Truth
Franklin Pangborn was 43 in The Half-Naked Truth as 'Hotel Clerk'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 16 1932
Poster of Torchy Rolls His Own
Torchy Rolls His Own
Franklin Pangborn was 43 in Torchy Rolls His Own as 'Office Manager'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 20 1932
Poster of Over the Counter
Over the Counter
Franklin Pangborn was 43 in Over the Counter as 'Drake's Assistant'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 15 1932
Poster of Tee for Two
Tee for Two
Franklin Pangborn was 43 in Tee for Two as 'Henry'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 08 1932
Poster of Torchy's Busy Day
Torchy's Busy Day
Franklin Pangborn was 43 in Torchy's Busy Day as 'Office Manager'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 02 1932
Poster of The Giddy Age
The Giddy Age
Franklin Pangborn was 43 in The Giddy Age as 'George'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 25 1932
Poster of What Price Taxi
What Price Taxi
Franklin Pangborn was 43 in What Price Taxi as 'Taxi Boy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 13 1932
Poster of The Loud Mouth
The Loud Mouth
Franklin Pangborn was 43 in The Loud Mouth
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 16 1932
Poster of Doctor's Orders
Doctor's Orders
Franklin Pangborn was 43 in Doctor's Orders
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 08 1932
Poster of Torchy's Two Toots
Torchy's Two Toots
Franklin Pangborn was 43 in Torchy's Two Toots as 'Office Manager'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 06 1932
Poster of Jimmy's New Yacht
Jimmy's New Yacht
Franklin Pangborn was 43 in Jimmy's New Yacht as 'Everett'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 03 1932
Poster of Lighthouse Love
Lighthouse Love
Franklin Pangborn was 43 in Lighthouse Love as 'Pvt. Jerry Stone'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 06 1932
Poster of Lighthouse Love
Lighthouse Love
Franklin Pangborn was 43 in Lighthouse Love as 'Pvt. Jerry Stone'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 06 1932
Poster of Torchy Raises the Auntie
Torchy Raises the Auntie
Franklin Pangborn was 43 in Torchy Raises the Auntie as 'Office Manager'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 01 1932
Poster of Torchy's Night Cap
Torchy's Night Cap
Franklin Pangborn was 43 in Torchy's Night Cap as 'Office Manager'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 03 1932
Poster of A Fool's Advice
A Fool's Advice
Franklin Pangborn was 43 in A Fool's Advice as 'Egbert - Hotel Clerk'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 20 1932
Poster of Torchy Turns the Trick
Torchy Turns the Trick
Franklin Pangborn was 43 in Torchy Turns the Trick as 'Office Manager'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 07 1932
Poster of Hollywood Halfbacks
Hollywood Halfbacks
Franklin Pangborn was 42 in Hollywood Halfbacks
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 23 1931
Poster of Torchy Passes the Buck
Torchy Passes the Buck
Franklin Pangborn was 42 in Torchy Passes the Buck as 'Office Manager'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 06 1931
Poster of Torchy
Torchy
Franklin Pangborn was 42 in Torchy as 'Office Manager'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 04 1931
Poster of Blue of the Night
Blue of the Night
Franklin Pangborn was 42 in Blue of the Night as 'Gilbert Sinclair'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 13 1931
Poster of A Woman of Experience
A Woman of Experience
Franklin Pangborn was 42 in A Woman of Experience as 'Hans'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 08 1931
Poster of Next Door Neighbors
Next Door Neighbors
Franklin Pangborn was 42 in Next Door Neighbors as 'Landlord'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 28 1931
Poster of Breakfast in Bed
Breakfast in Bed
Franklin Pangborn was 41 in Breakfast in Bed as 'John'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 16 1930
Poster of Sunny
Sunny
Franklin Pangborn was 41 in Sunny as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 09 1930
Poster of A Lady Surrenders
A Lady Surrenders
Franklin Pangborn was 41 in A Lady Surrenders as 'Lawton'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 06 1930
Poster of Her Man
Her Man
Franklin Pangborn was 41 in Her Man as 'Sport'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 21 1930
Poster of The Chumps
The Chumps
Franklin Pangborn was 41 in The Chumps as 'Eddie Gray'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 16 1930
Poster of Cheer Up and Smile
Cheer Up and Smile
Franklin Pangborn was 41 in Cheer Up and Smile as 'Professor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 22 1930
Poster of Reno or Bust
Reno or Bust
Franklin Pangborn was 41 in Reno or Bust
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 07 1930
Poster of Not So Dumb
Not So Dumb
Franklin Pangborn was 41 in Not So Dumb as 'Leach'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 02 1930
Poster of Poor Aubrey
Poor Aubrey
Franklin Pangborn was 41 in Poor Aubrey as 'Aubrey Piper'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 30 1930
Poster of The Sap
The Sap
Franklin Pangborn was 40 in The Sap as 'Ed Mason'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 09 1929
Poster of Lady of the Pavements
Lady of the Pavements
Franklin Pangborn was 39 in Lady of the Pavements as 'M'sieu Dubrey, Dance Master'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 22 1929
Poster of On Trial
On Trial
Franklin Pangborn was 39 in On Trial as 'Turnbull'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1928
Poster of A Blonde for a Night
A Blonde for a Night
Franklin Pangborn was 39 in A Blonde for a Night as 'Hector'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 25 1928
Poster of My Friend from India
My Friend from India
Franklin Pangborn was 38 in My Friend from India as 'William / Tommy Valentine'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 18 1927
Poster of The Girl in the Pullman
The Girl in the Pullman
Franklin Pangborn was 38 in The Girl in the Pullman as 'Hector Brooks'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 31 1927
Poster of Cradle Snatchers
Cradle Snatchers
Franklin Pangborn was 38 in Cradle Snatchers as 'Howard Drake'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 28 1927
Poster of Getting Gertie's Garter
Getting Gertie's Garter
Franklin Pangborn was 38 in Getting Gertie's Garter as 'Algy Brooks'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 28 1927
Poster of Finger Prints
Finger Prints
Franklin Pangborn was 37 in Finger Prints as 'The Bandoline Kid'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 08 1927
Poster of Exit Smiling
Exit Smiling
Franklin Pangborn was 37 in Exit Smiling as 'Cecil Lovelace'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 06 1926

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Franklin Pangborn was 68+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar as 'Self - Announcer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957
Poster of Hey Mulligan
Hey Mulligan
Franklin Pangborn was 65+ in Hey Mulligan as 'Mr. Bean'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 28 1954
Poster of The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
Franklin Pangborn was 63+ in The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet as 'Mr. Canfield (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 03 1952
Poster of This Is Your Life
This Is Your Life
Franklin Pangborn was 63+ in This Is Your Life as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Franklin Pangborn was 61+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950