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Franklin Pangborn
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.
Known For
Stage Door Canteen
as Franklin Pangborn
The Mandarin Mystery
as Mellish
Two Weeks to Live
as Mr. Pinkney
A Star Is Born
as Billy Moon (uncredited)
My Man Godfrey
as Guthrie (uncredited)
Now, Voyager
as Mr. Thompson
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
as The Tailor (uncredited)
Stage Door
as Harcourt
Sullivan's Travels
as Mr. Casalsis
Fifth Avenue Girl
as Higgins
