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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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Movies (Acting Roles)

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)'.
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)'.
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'.
Fri, Nov 08 1957
Poster of The Eternal Melody
The Eternal Melody
Franklin Pangborn was
60 in The Eternal Melody
as 'The Cat Lover'.
Fri, Dec 02 1949
Poster of Down Memory Lane
Down Memory Lane
Franklin Pangborn was
60 in Down Memory Lane
as '(archive footage)'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Sun, Feb 02 1947
Poster of Calendar Girl
Calendar Girl
Franklin Pangborn was
58 in Calendar Girl
as 'Dilly Dillingsworth'.
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'.
Fri, Jul 26 1946
Poster of Lover Come Back
Lover Come Back
Franklin Pangborn was
57 in Lover Come Back
as 'Hotel desk clerk'.
Fri, Jun 21 1946
Poster of Hollywood Victory Caravan
Hollywood Victory Caravan
Franklin Pangborn was
56 in Hollywood Victory Caravan
as 'Railroad Agent'.
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'.
Thu, Aug 16 1945
Poster of You Came Along
You Came Along
Franklin Pangborn was
56 in You Came Along
as 'Hotel Clerk'.
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'.
Sat, Apr 28 1945
Poster of Hollywood and Vine
Hollywood and Vine
Franklin Pangborn was
56 in Hollywood and Vine
as 'Reggie'.
Wed, Apr 25 1945
Poster of See My Lawyer
See My Lawyer
Franklin Pangborn was
56 in See My Lawyer
as 'B.J. Wagonhorn'.
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'.
Wed, Aug 09 1944
Poster of Reckless Age
Reckless Age
Franklin Pangborn was
55 in Reckless Age
as 'Mr. Thurtle'.
Tue, Aug 01 1944
Poster of Allergic to Love
Allergic to Love
Franklin Pangborn was
55 in Allergic to Love
as 'Stewart Ives III'.
Fri, Jul 21 1944
Poster of The Great Moment
The Great Moment
Franklin Pangborn was
55 in The Great Moment
as 'Dr. Heywood'.
Tue, Jul 18 1944
Poster of My Best Gal
My Best Gal
Franklin Pangborn was
55 in My Best Gal
as 'Mr. Porter'.
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'.
Fri, Nov 19 1943
Poster of Crazy House
Crazy House
Franklin Pangborn was
54 in Crazy House
as 'Hotel Clerk'.
Fri, Oct 08 1943
Poster of Holy Matrimony
Holy Matrimony
Franklin Pangborn was
54 in Holy Matrimony
as 'Duncan Farll'.
Tue, Aug 24 1943
Poster of Honeymoon Lodge
Honeymoon Lodge
Franklin Pangborn was
54 in Honeymoon Lodge
as 'Cathcart'.
Fri, Jul 23 1943
Poster of Stage Door Canteen
Stage Door Canteen
Franklin Pangborn was
54 in Stage Door Canteen
as 'Franklin Pangborn'.
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'.
Fri, Feb 26 1943
Poster of Reveille with Beverly
Reveille with Beverly
Franklin Pangborn was
54 in Reveille with Beverly
as 'Vernon Lewis (uncredited)'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Oct 30 1942
Poster of Now, Voyager
Now, Voyager
Franklin Pangborn was
53 in Now, Voyager
as 'Mr. Thompson'.
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'.
Fri, Aug 28 1942
Poster of Moonlight Masquerade
Moonlight Masquerade
Franklin Pangborn was
53 in Moonlight Masquerade
as 'Fairchild'.
Wed, Jun 10 1942
Poster of Obliging Young Lady
Obliging Young Lady
Franklin Pangborn was
53 in Obliging Young Lady
as 'Professor Gibney'.
Wed, Apr 01 1942
Poster of What's Cookin'?
What's Cookin'?
Franklin Pangborn was
53 in What's Cookin'?
as 'Professor Bistell'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Dec 12 1941
Poster of Sullivan's Travels
Sullivan's Travels
Franklin Pangborn was
52 in Sullivan's Travels
as 'Mr. Casalsis'.
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'.
Fri, Oct 10 1941
Poster of Tillie the Toiler
Tillie the Toiler
Franklin Pangborn was
52 in Tillie the Toiler
as 'Perry Tweedale'.
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'.
Mon, Jul 07 1941
Poster of Bachelor Daddy
Bachelor Daddy
Franklin Pangborn was
52 in Bachelor Daddy
as 'Williams, Club Manager'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Jan 03 1941
Poster of The Bank Dick
The Bank Dick
Franklin Pangborn was
51 in The Bank Dick
as 'J. Pinkerton Snoopington'.
Fri, Nov 29 1940
Poster of Christmas in July
Christmas in July
Franklin Pangborn was
51 in Christmas in July
as 'Radio Announcer'.
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'.
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)'.
Fri, Oct 11 1940
Poster of Spring Parade
Spring Parade
Franklin Pangborn was
51 in Spring Parade
as 'Wiedlemeyer'.
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'.
Fri, Sep 13 1940
Poster of Turnabout
Turnabout
Franklin Pangborn was
51 in Turnabout
as 'Mr. Pingboom'.
Fri, May 17 1940
Poster of 5th Ave Girl
5th Ave Girl
Franklin Pangborn was
50 in 5th Ave Girl
as 'Higgins'.
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'.
Sat, Apr 08 1939
Poster of Broadway Serenade
Broadway Serenade
Franklin Pangborn was
50 in Broadway Serenade
as 'Gene, Collier's Composer'.
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'.
Thu, Dec 29 1938
Poster of The Girl Downstairs
The Girl Downstairs
Franklin Pangborn was
49 in The Girl Downstairs
as 'Adolf Pumpfel'.
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'.
Fri, Nov 11 1938
Poster of Carefree
Carefree
Franklin Pangborn was
49 in Carefree
as 'Roland Hunter'.
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'.
Thu, Aug 04 1938
Poster of Always Goodbye
Always Goodbye
Franklin Pangborn was
49 in Always Goodbye
as 'Bicycle Salesman'.
Fri, Jun 24 1938
Poster of Three Blind Mice
Three Blind Mice
Franklin Pangborn was
49 in Three Blind Mice
as 'Clerk'.
Sat, Jun 18 1938
Poster of Vivacious Lady
Vivacious Lady
Franklin Pangborn was
49 in Vivacious Lady
as 'Apartment Manager'.
Fri, May 13 1938
Poster of Joy of Living
Joy of Living
Franklin Pangborn was
49 in Joy of Living
as 'Orchestra Leader'.
Fri, May 06 1938
Poster of Doctor Rhythm
Doctor Rhythm
Franklin Pangborn was
49 in Doctor Rhythm
as 'Mr. Stenchfield (Store Clerk)'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Dec 03 1937
Poster of Love on Toast
Love on Toast
Franklin Pangborn was
48 in Love on Toast
as 'Finley'.
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'.
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'.
Wed, Nov 17 1937
Poster of Living on Love
Living on Love
Franklin Pangborn was
48 in Living on Love
as 'Ogilvie O. Oglethorpe'.
Fri, Nov 12 1937
Poster of Stage Door
Stage Door
Franklin Pangborn was
48 in Stage Door
as 'Harcourt'.
Thu, Oct 07 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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Wed, Sep 01 1937
Poster of All Over Town
All Over Town
Franklin Pangborn was
48 in All Over Town
as 'The Costumer'.
Mon, Aug 09 1937
Poster of The Lady Escapes
The Lady Escapes
Franklin Pangborn was
48 in The Lady Escapes
as 'Pierre'.
Thu, Jul 22 1937
Poster of Easy Living
Easy Living
Franklin Pangborn was
48 in Easy Living
as 'Van Buren'.
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'.
Fri, Jul 02 1937
Poster of Step Lively, Jeeves!
Step Lively, Jeeves!
Franklin Pangborn was
48 in Step Lively, Jeeves!
as 'Head Waiter'.
Wed, Jun 30 1937
Poster of Dangerous Holiday
Dangerous Holiday
Franklin Pangborn was
48 in Dangerous Holiday
as 'Doffle'.
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)'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Mar 12 1937
Poster of Bad Housekeeping
Bad Housekeeping
Franklin Pangborn was
48 in Bad Housekeeping
as 'Piano Tuner'.
Fri, Mar 05 1937
Poster of Rich Relations
Rich Relations
Franklin Pangborn was
48 in Rich Relations
as 'Mr. Dwight'.
Mon, Feb 01 1937
Poster of She's Dangerous
She's Dangerous
Franklin Pangborn was
48 in She's Dangerous
as 'Fashion Designer'.
Sun, Jan 24 1937
Poster of Dangerous Number
Dangerous Number
Franklin Pangborn was
47 in Dangerous Number
as 'Hotel Desk Clerk'.
Fri, Jan 22 1937
Poster of High Hat
High Hat
Franklin Pangborn was
47 in High Hat
as 'Renaldo Breton'.
Fri, Jan 01 1937
Poster of The Mandarin Mystery
The Mandarin Mystery
Franklin Pangborn was
47 in The Mandarin Mystery
as 'Mellish'.
Wed, Dec 23 1936
Poster of Three Smart Girls
Three Smart Girls
Franklin Pangborn was
47 in Three Smart Girls
as 'Jeweler'.
Sun, Dec 20 1936
Poster of Hats Off
Hats Off
Franklin Pangborn was
47 in Hats Off
as 'Mr. Churchill'.
Sat, Dec 05 1936
Poster of Swing Banditry
Swing Banditry
Franklin Pangborn was
47 in Swing Banditry
as 'Radio Announcer (uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 09 1936
Poster of My Man Godfrey
My Man Godfrey
Franklin Pangborn was
47 in My Man Godfrey
as 'Guthrie (uncredited)'.
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'.
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)'.
Thu, Apr 09 1936
Poster of Doughnuts and Society
Doughnuts and Society
Franklin Pangborn was
47 in Doughnuts and Society
as 'Benson'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Feb 28 1936
Poster of Tango
Tango
Franklin Pangborn was
47 in Tango
as 'Oscar, the Photographer'.
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'.
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'.
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)'.
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'.
Tue, Jul 09 1935
Poster of The Headline Woman
The Headline Woman
Franklin Pangborn was
46 in The Headline Woman
as 'Hamilton'.
Tue, May 14 1935
Poster of Eight Bells
Eight Bells
Franklin Pangborn was
46 in Eight Bells
as 'Finch'.
Wed, Apr 10 1935
Poster of Hollywood Trouble
Hollywood Trouble
Franklin Pangborn was
45 in Hollywood Trouble
as 'Tailor'.
Tue, Jan 01 1935
Poster of College Rhythm
College Rhythm
Franklin Pangborn was
45 in College Rhythm
as 'Peabody'.
Fri, Nov 23 1934
Poster of Imitation of Life
Imitation of Life
Franklin Pangborn was
45 in Imitation of Life
as 'Mr. Carven (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 23 1934
Poster of Flirtation
Flirtation
Franklin Pangborn was
45 in Flirtation
as 'Veterinarian'.
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'.
Sat, Oct 27 1934
Poster of Tomorrow's Youth
Tomorrow's Youth
Franklin Pangborn was
45 in Tomorrow's Youth
as 'Thornton'.
Sun, Oct 14 1934
Poster of Young and Beautiful
Young and Beautiful
Franklin Pangborn was
45 in Young and Beautiful
as 'Radio Announcer'.
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'.
Sat, Sep 15 1934
Poster of Cockeyed Cavaliers
Cockeyed Cavaliers
Franklin Pangborn was
45 in Cockeyed Cavaliers
as 'Town Crier'.
Fri, Jun 29 1934
Poster of Many Happy Returns
Many Happy Returns
Franklin Pangborn was
45 in Many Happy Returns
as 'Allen's Secretary'.
Fri, Jun 08 1934
Poster of Strictly Dynamite
Strictly Dynamite
Franklin Pangborn was
45 in Strictly Dynamite
as 'Mr. Bailey'.
Fri, May 11 1934
Poster of Manhattan Love Song
Manhattan Love Song
Franklin Pangborn was
45 in Manhattan Love Song
as 'Garrett Wetherby'.
Sun, Apr 29 1934
Poster of Unknown Blonde
Unknown Blonde
Franklin Pangborn was
45 in Unknown Blonde
as 'Male Co-Respondent'.
Mon, Apr 23 1934
Poster of Design for Living
Design for Living
Franklin Pangborn was
44 in Design for Living
as 'Mr. Douglas'.
Fri, Dec 29 1933
Poster of Flying Down to Rio
Flying Down to Rio
Franklin Pangborn was
44 in Flying Down to Rio
as 'Hotel Manager Hammerstein (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 22 1933
Poster of Only Yesterday
Only Yesterday
Franklin Pangborn was
44 in Only Yesterday
as 'Tom (Uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 01 1933
Poster of Wild Poses
Wild Poses
Franklin Pangborn was
44 in Wild Poses
as 'Otto Phocus'.
Sat, Oct 28 1933
Poster of Menu
Menu
Franklin Pangborn was
44 in Menu
as 'John Xavier Omsk (uncredited)'.
Sat, Sep 23 1933
Poster of Trying Out Torchy
Trying Out Torchy
Franklin Pangborn was
44 in Trying Out Torchy
as 'Office manager'.
Fri, Aug 25 1933
Poster of Headline Shooter
Headline Shooter
Franklin Pangborn was
44 in Headline Shooter
as 'Adolphus G. Crocker'.
Fri, Jul 28 1933
Poster of The Important Witness
The Important Witness
Franklin Pangborn was
44 in The Important Witness
as 'Groom'.
Sat, Jul 15 1933
Poster of Bed of Roses
Bed of Roses
Franklin Pangborn was
44 in Bed of Roses
as 'Floorwalker'.
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'.
Sun, Jun 25 1933
Poster of Professional Sweetheart
Professional Sweetheart
Franklin Pangborn was
44 in Professional Sweetheart
as 'Herbert Childress'.
Fri, Jun 09 1933
Poster of International House
International House
Franklin Pangborn was
44 in International House
as 'Hotel Manager'.
Sat, May 27 1933
Poster of Dream Stuff
Dream Stuff
Franklin Pangborn was
44 in Dream Stuff
as 'Gordon'.
Thu, May 11 1933
Poster of Torchy Turns Turtle
Torchy Turns Turtle
Franklin Pangborn was
44 in Torchy Turns Turtle
as 'Office Manager'.
Sun, Apr 23 1933
Poster of Sweepings
Sweepings
Franklin Pangborn was
44 in Sweepings
as 'Photographer (Uncredited)'.
Fri, Apr 14 1933
Poster of Sing, Bing, Sing
Sing, Bing, Sing
Franklin Pangborn was
44 in Sing, Bing, Sing
as 'Herbert'.
Thu, Mar 23 1933
Poster of Art in the Raw
Art in the Raw
Franklin Pangborn was
44 in Art in the Raw
as ''.
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'.
Fri, Feb 17 1933
Poster of Parachute Jumper
Parachute Jumper
Franklin Pangborn was
44 in Parachute Jumper
as 'Man in Private Office (uncredited)'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Thu, Oct 20 1932
Poster of Over the Counter
Over the Counter
Franklin Pangborn was
43 in Over the Counter
as 'Drake's Assistant'.
Sat, Oct 15 1932
Poster of Tee for Two
Tee for Two
Franklin Pangborn was
43 in Tee for Two
as 'Henry'.
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'.
Sun, Oct 02 1932
Poster of The Giddy Age
The Giddy Age
Franklin Pangborn was
43 in The Giddy Age
as 'George'.
Sun, Sep 25 1932
Poster of What Price Taxi
What Price Taxi
Franklin Pangborn was
43 in What Price Taxi
as 'Taxi Boy'.
Sat, Aug 13 1932
Poster of The Loud Mouth
The Loud Mouth
Franklin Pangborn was
43 in The Loud Mouth
as ''.
Thu, Jun 16 1932
Poster of Doctor's Orders
Doctor's Orders
Franklin Pangborn was
43 in Doctor's Orders
as ''.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Jun 03 1932
Poster of Lighthouse Love
Lighthouse Love
Franklin Pangborn was
43 in Lighthouse Love
as 'Pvt. Jerry Stone'.
Fri, May 06 1932
Poster of Lighthouse Love
Lighthouse Love
Franklin Pangborn was
43 in Lighthouse Love
as 'Pvt. Jerry Stone'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Sun, Feb 07 1932
Poster of Torchy Passes the Buck
Torchy Passes the Buck
Franklin Pangborn was
42 in Torchy Passes the Buck
as 'Office Manager'.
Sun, Dec 06 1931
Poster of Torchy
Torchy
Franklin Pangborn was
42 in Torchy
as 'Office Manager'.
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'.
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'.
Wed, Jul 08 1931
Poster of Next Door Neighbors
Next Door Neighbors
Franklin Pangborn was
42 in Next Door Neighbors
as 'Landlord'.
Wed, Jan 28 1931
Poster of Breakfast in Bed
Breakfast in Bed
Franklin Pangborn was
41 in Breakfast in Bed
as 'John'.
Sun, Nov 16 1930
Poster of Sunny
Sunny
Franklin Pangborn was
41 in Sunny
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Sun, Nov 09 1930
Poster of A Lady Surrenders
A Lady Surrenders
Franklin Pangborn was
41 in A Lady Surrenders
as 'Lawton'.
Mon, Oct 06 1930
Poster of Her Man
Her Man
Franklin Pangborn was
41 in Her Man
as 'Sport'.
Sun, Sep 21 1930
Poster of The Chumps
The Chumps
Franklin Pangborn was
41 in The Chumps
as 'Eddie Gray'.
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'.
Sun, Jun 22 1930
Poster of Reno or Bust
Reno or Bust
Franklin Pangborn was
41 in Reno or Bust
as ''.
Mon, Apr 07 1930
Poster of Not So Dumb
Not So Dumb
Franklin Pangborn was
41 in Not So Dumb
as 'Leach'.
Sun, Feb 02 1930
Poster of Poor Aubrey
Poor Aubrey
Franklin Pangborn was
41 in Poor Aubrey
as 'Aubrey Piper'.
Thu, Jan 30 1930
Poster of The Sap
The Sap
Franklin Pangborn was
40 in The Sap
as 'Ed Mason'.
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'.
Tue, Jan 22 1929
Poster of On Trial
On Trial
Franklin Pangborn was
39 in On Trial
as 'Turnbull'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Mon, Oct 31 1927
Poster of Cradle Snatchers
Cradle Snatchers
Franklin Pangborn was
38 in Cradle Snatchers
as 'Howard Drake'.
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'.
Mon, Feb 28 1927
Poster of Finger Prints
Finger Prints
Franklin Pangborn was
37 in Finger Prints
as 'The Bandoline Kid'.
Sat, Jan 08 1927
Poster of Exit Smiling
Exit Smiling
Franklin Pangborn was
37 in Exit Smiling
as 'Cecil Lovelace'.
Sat, Nov 06 1926

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957
Poster of Hey Mulligan
Hey Mulligan
Franklin Pangborn was
65+ in Hey Mulligan
as 'Mr. Bean'.
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)'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950