Arthur Hohl
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 20, 1889 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Died
- March 11, 1964
- Active Years
- 1924–2001 (78 Years)
- Total Credits
- 92 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Arthur Hohl (Acting).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints:
Use ONLY provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
No preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes.
Word count: 90-130 words.
Synopsis: Arthur Hohl (May 21, 1889 – March 10, 1964) was an American stage and motion-picture character actor. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Began appearing in films in the early 1920s. Played many villainous or mildly larcenous roles (usually small), but also a few sympathetic characters.
Source [1]:
Known For: Acting.
Known Credits: 91.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: May 20, 1889.
Day of Death: March 11, 1964 (74 years old).
Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Conflict Check:
Synopsis says: May 21, 1889 – March 10, 1964.
Source [1] says: May 20, 1889; March 11, 1964.
Decision: As an archivist, I should note the discrepancy or choose one. However, the prompt says "Use ONLY facts present above." Since there is a conflict, I will present the information as provided. If I must be "meticulous," I should be careful. Usually, in these tasks, if sources conflict, I should stick to what is explicitly stated. I will use the dates from the synopsis as the primary biographical info but note the source details if necessary, or simply pick one to maintain flow. Actually, looking at the prompt "Write a...
Career overview
Subject: Arthur Hohl (Acting career).
Source Material: TMDB Bio and TMDB Data.
Constraints:
Write ONLY verifiable facts from the provided text.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
Name: Arthur Hohl.
Birth: May 20, 1889 (Bio says May 21, 1889; Source says May 20, 1889. I will stick to the provided text. The prompt says "Use ONLY facts present above". The Bio says May 21, the Data says May 20. I'll use the Bio's date or mention the discrepancy if necessary, but usually, in archival writing, I pick one or follow the specific source. Let's look at the Bio: "Arthur Hohl (May 21, 1889 – March 10, 1964)". Data: "Birthday May 20, 1889", "Day of Death March 11, 1964". I will use the Bio's dates as they are part of the narrative text provided.)
Death: March 10, 1964 (Bio) / March 11, 1964 (Data).
Origin: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Profession: American stage and motion-picture character actor.
Career Start: Early 1920s.
Known Credits: 91.
Role Types: Villainous or mildly larcenous roles; screen roles usually small; also played a few sympathetic characters.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
Arthur Hohl was an American stage and motion-picture character actor. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he began his film career in the early 1920s. He is credited with 91 roles.
Throughout his career, Hohl was known for playing a great number of villainous or mildly larcenous roles. While his screen roles were usually small, he also performed a few sympathetic characters.
Refining for word count and detail:
The current draft is too short (approx 60 words). I need to expand using only the provided facts to reach 180-260 words.
Wait, the source material is very sparse.
Bio: "Arthur Hohl (May 21, 1889 – March 10, 1964) was an American stage and motion-picture character actor. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and began appearing in films in the early 1920s. He played a great number of villainous or mildly larcenous roles, although his screen roles usually were small, but he also played a few sympathetic characters."
Data: "Known Credits 91", "Gender Male", "Birthday May 20, 1889", "Day of Death March 11, 1964", "Place of Birth Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA".
Challenge: The prompt asks for 180-260 words, but the source material only provides about 60-70 words of unique information. If I strictly follow "Write ONLY verifiable facts that are explicitly supported by the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES" and "If a detail is not in the provided material, you omit it rather than guess," I cannot reach 180 words without repeating myself or being extremely verbose.
Strategy for verbosity without invention:
I will describe his professional identity, his origins, his timeline, and the nature of his work using the provided details.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
92 titles- Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel (2001) as Self (archive footage)
- The Three Musketeers (1948) as Dragon Rouge Host (uncredited)
- You Gotta Stay Happy (1948) as Cemetery Man
- Monsieur Verdoux (1947) as Real Estate Agent
- It Happened on Fifth Avenue (1947) as Brady (uncredited)
- It Happened on Fifth Avenue (1947) as Brady - Gates Patrolman (uncredited)
- The Vigilantes Return (1947) as Sheriff
- Salome, Where She Danced (1945) as Bartender
- The Frozen Ghost (1945) as The Drunk in the Audience
- The Scarlet Claw (1944) as Emile Journet
- Mystery of the Riverboat (1944) as Clayton
- Shadows in the Night (1944) as Riggs
- The Woman of the Town (1943) as Robert Wright
- The Spider Woman (1943) as Adam Gilflower
- Idaho (1943) as Spike Madagan
- Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake (1942) as Captain Greenough
- Moontide (1942) as Jennings
- Whispering Ghosts (1942) as Inspector Norris
- Men of Boys Town (1941) as Guard
- Ride on Vaquero (1941) as Sheriff Johnny Burns
- We Go Fast (1941) as Hold-Up Man
- Blondie Has Servant Trouble (1940) as Eric Vaughn
- 20 Mule Team (1940) as Salters
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939) as Olivier
- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939) as Henchman Bassick
- They Shall Have Music (1939) as Miller
- You Can't Cheat an Honest Man (1939) as Burr
- Boy Slaves (1939) as Sheriff
- Blackmail (1939) as Rawlins
- Two Thoroughbreds (1939) as Thaddeus Carey
- Fugitive at Large (1939) as Curtis
- Crime Takes a Holiday (1938) as Joe Whitehead
- Kidnapped (1938) as Riach
- Stablemates (1938) as Mr. Gale
- Penitentiary (1938) as Finch
- The Bad Man of Brimstone (1937) as Doc Laramie
- Slave Ship (1937) as Grimes
- Trapped by G-Men (1937) as Henchman Blackie
- The Road Back (1937) as Heinrich
- Hot Water (1937) as Walter Whittaker
- Lloyd's of London (1936) as First Captain
- Show Boat (1936) as Pete
- The Devil-Doll (1936) as Victor Radin
- It Had to Happen (1936) as Honest John Pelkey
- Forgotten Faces (1936) as Hi-Jack Eddie
- The Whole Town's Talking (1935) as Det. Sgt. Michael F. Boyle
- If You Could Only Cook (1935) as Conroy (uncredited)
- Unknown Woman (1935) as Lansing
- The Case of the Missing Man (1935) as Steve
- I'll Love You Always (1935) as Jergens
- We're Only Human (1935) as John Martin
- In Spite of Danger (1935) as Steve Lynch
- Atlantic Adventure (1935) as Frank Julian
- Eight Bells (1935) as Williams
- Super Speed (1935) as Philip Morton
- After the Dance (1935) as Louie
- Village Tale (1935) as Elmer Stevenson
- One Frightened Night (1935) as Arthur Proctor
- Guard That Girl (1935) as Reynolds
- Cleopatra (1934) as Brutus
- Jimmy the Gent (1934) as Joe Rector
- Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back (1934) as Dr. Sothern
- The Defense Rests (1934) as James Randolph
- As the Earth Turns (1934) as George
- Jealousy (1934) as Mike Callahan
- Girl in Danger (1934) as Beckett
- A Modern Hero (1934) as Homer Flint
- Romance in Manhattan (1934) as Pander
- Lady by Choice (1934) as Kendall
- Massacre (1934) as Dr. Turner
- Against the Law (1934) as Kelly
- Among the Missing (1934) as Gordon
- Baby Face (1933) as Ed Sipple
- Footlight Parade (1933) as Al Frazer
- Wild Boys of the Road (1933) as Dr. Henry A. Heckel
- The Kennel Murder Case (1933) as Gamble the Butler
- The Life of Jimmy Dolan (1933) as Herman Malvin
- The Crime of the Century (1933) as Announcer (uncredited)
- The World Changes (1933) as Mr. Patten
- Infernal Machine (1933) as Ship's Captain
- Man's Castle (1933) as Bragg
- College Coach (1933) as Seymour Young
- Private Detective 62 (1933) as Dan Hogan
- Captured! (1933) as Cocky
- The Narrow Corner (1933) as Captain Nichols
- The Silk Express (1933) as Wallace Myton
- Brief Moment (1933) as Steve Walsh
- Island of Lost Souls (1932) as Montgomery
- The Sign of the Cross (1932) as Titus
- The Night of June 13 (1932) as Prosecuting Attorney
- The Cheat (1931) as Defense Attorney (uncredited)
- It Is the Law (1924) as Albert Woodruff / 'Sniffer' Evans
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Arthur Hohl best known for?
Arthur Hohl is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Monsieur Verdoux (1947), It Happened on Fifth Avenue (1947), It Happened on Fifth Avenue (1947), The Scarlet Claw (1944).
When and where was Arthur Hohl born?
Arthur Hohl was born on May 20, 1889 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. They passed away on March 11, 1964.
How many credits does Arthur Hohl have?
Arthur Hohl has accumulated over 92 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1924 to 2001.
What is Arthur Hohl's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Arthur Hohl (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). No preamble, no JSON, ...
Arthur Hohl by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Monsieur Verdoux (1947) as Real Estate Agent — aged about 58
- It Happened on Fifth Avenue (1947) as Brady (uncredited) — aged about 58
- It Happened on Fifth Avenue (1947) as Brady - Gates Patrolman (uncredited) — aged about 58
- The Scarlet Claw (1944) as Emile Journet — aged about 55
- The Spider Woman (1943) as Adam Gilflower — aged about 54
- Blondie Has Servant Trouble (1940) as Eric Vaughn — aged about 51
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