Arthur Hill
Biography
Arthur Edward Spence Hill was a Canadian actor born in Melfort, Saskatchewan on August 1, 1922. He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. He attended the University of British Columbia, where he studied law before turning to the stage, and he continued his acting studies in Seattle, Washington. Hill appeared in British and American theater, movies, and television. He made his Broadway debut as Cornelius Hackl in the 1957 revival of Thornton Wilder's play The Matchmaker. In 1963, he won the Tony Award for Best Dramatic Actor for his portrayal of George. Hill passed away on October 22, 2006, at the age of 84.
Career overview
Arthur Edward Spence Hill was a Canadian actor born in Melfort, Saskatchewan, on August 1, 1922. He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II and subsequently attended the University of British Columbia, where he studied law before being drawn to the stage. He continued his acting studies in Seattle, Washington, and eventually became best known for his appearances in British and American theater, movies, and television.
Hill made his Broadway debut as Cornelius Hackl in the 1957 revival of Thornton Wilder's play The Matchmaker. In 1963, he won the Tony Award for Best Dramatic Actor for his portrayal of George. Over the course of his career, he accumulated eighty-nine known acting credits in film and television projects.
Throughout his life, Hill maintained an active presence in the entertainment industry across multiple mediums. He passed away on October 22, 2006, at the age of eighty-four.
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95 titles- Perry Mason: The Case of the Notorious Nun (1986) as Thomas Shea
- A Fine Mess (1986) as (uncredited)
- Christmas Eve (1986) as Andrew Kingsley
- One Magic Christmas (1985) as Caleb Grainger
- Murder in Space (1985) as Vice-President
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Preston Giles
- Glitter (1984) as Charles Hardwick
- Love Leads the Way: A True Story (1984) as Mr. Frank
- The Guardian (1984) as Dr. Phil Julian
- Prototype (1983) as Gen. Keating
- Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983) as Narrator (voice)
- Intimate Agony (1983) as Dr. Holliston
- American Playhouse (1982) as Willy Shrike
- Making Love (1982) as Henry
- Tomorrow's Child (1982) as Dr. Glenn Gorham
- The Amateur (1981) as Brewer
- Angel Dusted (1981) as Michael Eaton
- Dirty Tricks (1981) as Professor Prosser
- The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd (1980) as General Thomas Ewing
- The Return of Frank Cannon (1980) as Dr. Curtis McDonald
- Hagen (1980)
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Terence Carter
- A Little Romance (1979) as Richard King
- The Champ (1979) as Mike
- Butch and Sundance: The Early Days (1979) as Governor (uncredited)
- Riel (1979) as Taylor
- Churchill and the Generals (1979) as President Franklin D. Roosevelt
- The Glacier Fox (1978) as Narrator (voice)
- A Bridge Too Far (1977) as U.S. Medical Colonel
- Tell Me My Name (1977) as Porter McPhail
- Futureworld (1976) as Dr. Duffy
- Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys (1976) as Judge James Edwin Horton
- The Rivalry (1975) as Abraham Lincoln
- The Killer Elite (1975) as Cap Collis
- Death Be Not Proud (1975) as John Gunther
- The Golden Handshake (1973)
- Ordeal (1973) as Richard Damian
- Columbo (1971) as Governor
- Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law (1971) as Owen Marshall
- The Andromeda Strain (1971) as Dr. Jeremy Stone
- The Pursuit of Happiness (1971) as John Popper
- Vanished (1971) as Arnold Greer
- The Other Man (1970) as Paul Maitland
- Rabbit, Run (1970) as Jack Eccles
- Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969) as Owen Marshall
- The Bold Ones: The New Doctors (1969) as Ainsley Walters
- The Chairman (1969) as Shelby
- Don't Let the Angels Fall (1969) as Robert
- The Name of the Game (1968) as Gerald Brighton
- Lancer (1968)
- Petulia (1968) as Barney
- The Invaders (1967) as Warren Doneghan
- The Desperate Hours (1967) as Dan Hilliard
- Atta Girl, Kelly! (1967) as Evan Clayton
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Janos Passik
- CBS Playhouse (1966) as Bryan Gray
- Harper (1966) as Albert Graves
- Moment to Moment (1966) as Neil Stanton
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Ernest Putnam / Dr. Charles King
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Max Griswold
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Edward Lennan
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Richard Bender
- Run for Your Life (1965) as Bill Dagen
- The Fugitive (1963) as Dr. Frederick Howell
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Donald Hammond
- The Ugly American (1963) as Grainger
- In the Cool of the Day (1963) as Sam Bonner
- The Defenders (1961) as Fred Braden
- The Defenders (1961) as Matthew J. Ritter
- Ben Casey (1961)
- The Young Doctors (1961) as Tomaselli
- Route 66 (1960)
- The Dow Hour of Great Mysteries (1960) as Walter Hartright
- The Man Who Found the Money (1960) as William Benson
- The Untouchables (1959) as Fr. Francis Gregory
- New York Confidential (1959)
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Presenter
- Colonel March of Scotland Yard (1956) as Jerry
- Born Yesterday (1956) as Paul Verrall
- Matinee Theater (1955)
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Howard Wilcox
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as William Benson
- The Deep Blue Sea (1955) as Jackie Jackson
- The Crowded Day (1954) as Alice's Escort
- The Matchmaker (1954) as Cornelius Hackl
- A Day to Remember (1953) as Al
- Salute the Toff (1952) as Ted Harrison
- Penny Princess (1952) as Representative of Johnson K. Johnson (uncredited)
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Paul Verrall
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Abraham Lincoln
- Scarlet Thread (1951) as Shaw
- The Body Said No! (1950) as Robin King
- The Undefeated (1950)
- I Was a Male War Bride (1949) as Dependents Clearing Officer (uncredited)
- Studio One (1948) as Ivory
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Arthur Hill best known for?
Arthur Hill is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Fine Mess (1986), One Magic Christmas (1985), Murder, She Wrote (1984), The Ref (1994).
When and where was Arthur Hill born?
Arthur Hill was born on August 1, 1922 in Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada. They passed away on October 22, 2006.
How many credits does Arthur Hill have?
Arthur Hill has accumulated over 95 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 1986.
What is Arthur Hill's background in cinema and television?
Arthur Edward Spence Hill was a Canadian actor born in Melfort, Saskatchewan on August 1, 1922. He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. He attended the University of British Columbia, where he studied law before turning to the stage, and he continued his acting studies in Seattle, Washington. Hil...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Paul Verrall — aged about 28
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Abraham Lincoln — aged about 28
- Columbo (1971) as Governor — aged about 48
- The Untouchables (1959) as Fr. Francis Gregory — aged about 36
- The Glacier Fox (1978) as Narrator (voice) — aged about 55
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Howard Wilcox — aged about 32
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