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Francis Compton

Acting Born May 4, 1885 9 credits
9
Total Credits
1961
26 Years Career Span
2
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Francis Compton works in acting. Born May 4, 1885. Archytele tracks 9 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Witness for the Prosecution

as Judge
Film

River's Edge

as Gabelle

Frequent co-stars

Tyrone Power 1 shared title
Marlene Dietrich 1 shared title
Charles Laughton 1 shared title
Elsa Lanchester 1 shared title
John Williams 1 shared title
Henry Daniell 1 shared title
Ian Wolfe 1 shared title
Torin Thatcher 1 shared title
Norma Varden 1 shared title
Una O'Connor 1 shared title

Career timeline

Victoria Regina
Witness for the ProsecutionDuPont Show of the MonthMayerlingWilliamsburg: The Story of a Patriot
A Passenger to Bali
She Knew All the AnswersRage in Heaven
Soak the Rich

Full Filmography

9 titles
  • Witness for the Prosecution (1957) as Judge
  • DuPont Show of the Month (1957) as Gabelle
  • She Knew All the Answers (1941) as Tompkins
  • Mayerling (1957) as Prater Waiter
  • Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot (1957) as George Wythe
  • Soak the Rich (1936) as Craig's Adviser Tulio
  • Rage in Heaven (1941) as Bardsley
  • Victoria Regina (1961) as Richards
  • A Passenger to Bali (1950) as Mr. Chisholm

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Francis Compton best known for?

Francis Compton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Witness for the Prosecution (1957), River's Edge (1986).

When and where was Francis Compton born?

Francis Compton was born on May 4, 1885.

How many credits does Francis Compton have?

Francis Compton has accumulated over 9 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1936 to 1961.