Frank Orth
Acting Born Feb 20, 1880 Died Mar 17, 1962 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 129 credits
Biography
Frank Orth works in acting. Born February 20, 1880 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Died March 17, 1962. Archytele tracks 129 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
HoudiniHere Come the Girls
The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietSomething to Live For
Boston BlackieDouble Dynamite
Cheaper by the DozenFather of the BrideThe Great RupertThe Petty Girl
Bride for SaleRed Light
The Big ClockSo This Is New YorkBlondie's SecretThe Girl from Manhattan
The Guilt of Janet AmesIt Had to Be YouBorn to SpeedHeartachesThe Gas House Kids in Hollywood
The Strange Love of Martha IversLady in the LakeThe Hoodlum SaintThe Bride Wore BootsMurder in the Music Hall
The Lost WeekendDoll FacePillow to PostShe Went to the RacesTell It to a Star
Tall in the SaddleThe Mummy's Curse · SongsGreenwich VillageRoger Touhy, GangsterWilson
The Ox-Bow IncidentConey IslandSweet Rosie O'GradyHello, Frisco, HelloThe Meanest Man in the World
Tales of ManhattanRings on Her FingersRoxie HartBlue, White and PerfectOrchestra Wives
Sergeant YorkThey Died with Their Boots OnI Wake Up ScreamingThe Strawberry BlondeCome Live with Me
His Girl FridayBoom TownBrother OrchidBuyer BewareFather Is A Prince
Young Mr. LincolnAt the CircusStanley and LivingstoneIdiot's DelightBroadway Serenade
Nancy Drew… DetectiveComet Over BroadwayYoung Dr. KildareThink It OverTorchy Blane in Panama
San QuentinThe Footloose HeiressTalent ScoutMissing WitnessesLand Beyond the Law
Two Against the WorldPolo JoeHot Money
Unwelcome StrangerThe Payoff
The Victim
Taking Ways
A Bird in the Hand
Full Filmography
129 titles- Houdini (1953) as Mr. Hunter
- Here Come the Girls (1953) as Mr. Hungerford
- The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952) as Uncle John
- Something to Live For (1952) as Waiter (uncredited)
- Boston Blackie (1951) as Inspector Faraday
- Double Dynamite (1951) as Mr. Kofer
- Cheaper by the Dozen (1950) as Higgins (uncredited)
- Father of the Bride (1950) as Joe
- The Great Rupert (1950) as Mr. Frank Dingle
- The Petty Girl (1950) as Moody (process server)
- Bride for Sale (1949) as Police Sergeant (uncredited)
- Red Light (1949) as Wallace 'Wally' Stoner
- The Big Clock (1948) as Burt
- So This Is New York (1948) as AJ Gluskoter
- Blondie's Secret (1948) as Mr. Philpotts
- The Girl from Manhattan (1948) as Oscar Newsome
- The Guilt of Janet Ames (1947) as Danny
- It Had to Be You (1947) as Conductor Brown
- Born to Speed (1947) as Breezy Bradley
- Heartaches (1947) as Mike Connelly, Vic's Agent
- The Gas House Kids in Hollywood (1947) as Police Captain
- The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) as Hotel Clerk
- Lady in the Lake (1946) as Floyd Greer (Uncredited)
- The Hoodlum Saint (1946) as Chronicle Editor (uncredited)
- The Bride Wore Boots (1946) as Judge (uncredited)
- Murder in the Music Hall (1946) as Henderson
- Wake Up and Dream (1946) as Milkman
- It's Great to Be Young (1946) as Franklin Johnson
- The Lost Weekend (1945) as Opera Cloak Room Attendant
- Doll Face (1945) as Peters
- Pillow to Post (1945) as Clayfield Taxi Driver
- She Went to the Races (1945) as Skelly
- Tell It to a Star (1945) as Augustus T. Goodman
- Tall in the Saddle (1944) as 'Shorty' Davis (uncredited)
- The Mummy's Curse (1944) Songs
- Greenwich Village (1944) as Ordway
- Roger Touhy, Gangster (1944) as . Comic in Theater (uncredited)
- Wilson (1944) as Smith (uncredited)
- Summer Storm (1944) as Cafe Maitre d' at End (uncredited)
- Storm Over Lisbon (1944) as Murgatroyd
- The Impatient Years (1944) as Counterman
- The Ox-Bow Incident (1943) as Larry Kinkaid (uncredited)
- Coney Island (1943) as Bartender
- Sweet Rosie O'Grady (1943) as Taxi Driver
- Hello, Frisco, Hello (1943) as Lou, Bartender at Sharkey's
- The Meanest Man in the World (1943) as Bartender (uncredited)
- Tales of Manhattan (1942) as Secondhand Clothes Dealer
- Rings on Her Fingers (1942) as Kellogg
- Roxie Hart (1942) as Bar Client #2 (uncredited)
- Blue, White and Perfect (1942) as Mr. Toby
- Orchestra Wives (1942) as Rex Willet
- My Gal Sal (1942) as McGuiness
- Right to the Heart (1942) as Pete
- The Magnificent Dope (1942) as Messenger
- Footlight Serenade (1942) as Mike
- Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant (1942) as Mike Ryan
- Dr. Kildare's Victory (1942) as Mike Ryan
- Springtime in the Rockies (1942) as Bickel (uncredited)
- Over My Dead Body (1942) as Detective
- Henry and Dizzy (1942) as Joe McGuire
- Sergeant York (1941) as Drummer (uncredited)
- They Died with Their Boots On (1941) as Barfly (uncredited)
- I Wake Up Screaming (1941) as Cemetery Caretaker
- The Strawberry Blonde (1941) as Baxter - Livery Stable Owner (uncredited)
- Come Live with Me (1941) as Jerry
- Broadway Limited (1941) as Lou, Cafe Proprietor
- Ride on Vaquero (1941) as Auctioneer
- Respect the Law (1941) as Peter Brennan
- Let's Make Music (1941) as Mr. Botts
- The People Vs. Dr. Kildare (1941) as Mike Ryan
- His Girl Friday (1940) as Duffy
- Boom Town (1940) as Barber
- Brother Orchid (1940) as Waiter at Fat Dutchy's (uncredited)
- Buyer Beware (1940) as Smith (uncredited)
- Father Is A Prince (1940) as Drugstore Proprieter
- The Doctor Takes a Wife (1940) as New York Editor (uncredited)
- Michael Shayne: Private Detective (1940) as Steve
- 'Til We Meet Again (1940) as Hong Kong Bartender (uncredited)
- La Conga Nights (1940) as Dennis O'Brien
- Dr. Kildare's Crisis (1940) as Mike Ryan, Cafe Owner
- Dr. Kildare Goes Home (1940) as Mike Ryan (uncredited)
- You, the People (1940) as Soda Jerk
- Dr. Kildare's Strange Case (1940) as Mike
- Florian (1940) as Detective
- Gold Rush Maisie (1940) as Harris
- Mexican Spitfire Out West (1940) as Window Washer
- Gallant Sons (1940) as Newspaper Foreman (uncredited)
- Pier 13 (1940) as Dead Pan Charlie
- Know Your Money (1940) as Tobacconist (uncredited)
- Young Mr. Lincoln (1939) as Loafer (uncredited)
- At the Circus (1939) as Chef in Diner (uncredited)
- Stanley and Livingstone (1939) as Newspaperman with Pills
- Idiot's Delight (1939) as Benny Zinsser
- Broadway Serenade (1939) as Mr. Fellows
- Calling Dr. Kildare (1939) as Mike Sullivan - Hospital Cafe Owner (uncredited)
- Nancy Drew... Reporter (1939) as Captain Tweedy (uncredited)
- Fast and Furious (1939) as Captain Joe Burke
- Thunder Afloat (1939) as Old Sailor in Bilge Area (uncredited)
- Dust Be My Destiny (1939) as Wedding Witness on Stage (uncredited)
- Tell No Tales (1939) as Vic - Bartender (uncredited)
- The Secret of Dr. Kildare (1939) as Mike
- Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (1939) as Captain Tweedy
- Fast and Loose (1939) as Detective Hendricks (uncredited)
- Within the Law (1939) as Jim Jenks
- Burn 'Em Up O'Connor (1939) as Tim McKelvy
- Nancy Drew… Detective (1938) as Captain Tweedy
- Comet Over Broadway (1938) as Cab Driver (uncredited)
- Young Dr. Kildare (1938) as Mike Ryan (uncredited)
- Think It Over (1938) as Brown, Clothing Store Owner
- Torchy Blane in Panama (1938) as First Leopard (uncredited)
- The Patient in Room 18 (1938) as Joe Higgins - Night Watchman
- Mr. Chump (1938) as Sheriff Frank Hinton
- San Quentin (1937) as Convict in Bunkhouse (uncredited)
- The Footloose Heiress (1937) as Justice Abner Cuttler
- Talent Scout (1937) as Burlesque Theatre Manager (uncredited)
- Missing Witnesses (1937) as Gordon (uncredited)
- Land Beyond the Law (1937) as Shorty Long
- Marry the Girl (1937) as Bar owner
- Prairie Thunder (1937) as Wichita
- The Devil's Saddle Legion (1937) as Judge Barko
- Ever Since Eve (1937) as Cocktail Waiter (uncredited)
- Two Against the World (1936) as Tommy - Bartender
- Polo Joe (1936) as Bert
- Hot Money (1936) as Hank Ford
- Unwelcome Stranger (1935) as Jackson
- The Payoff (1935) as Porter (uncredited)
- The Victim (1931) as The Husband
- Taking Ways (1930)
- A Bird in the Hand (1929)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Frank Orth best known for?
Frank Orth is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Houdini (1953), The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952), Something to Live For (1952), Boston Blackie (1951).
When and where was Frank Orth born?
Frank Orth was born on February 20, 1880 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. They passed away on March 17, 1962.
How many credits does Frank Orth have?
Frank Orth has accumulated over 129 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1929 to 1953.
What is Frank Orth's background in cinema and television?
Frank Orth was an American actor born in Philadelphia. He is probably best remembered for his portrayal of Inspector Faraday in the 1951-1953 television series “Boston Blackie”. By 1897, Orth was performing in vaudeville with his wife, Ann Codee, in an act called “Codee and Orth.” In 1909, he expanded into song writing...
Frank Orth by the numbers
129credits
127films
2TV series
1929–1953active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Ox-Bow Incident (1943) as Larry Kinkaid (uncredited) — aged about 63
- The Lost Weekend (1945) as Opera Cloak Room Attendant — aged about 65
- His Girl Friday (1940) as Duffy — aged about 60
- Father of the Bride (1950) as Joe — aged about 70
- The People Vs. Dr. Kildare (1941) as Mike Ryan — aged about 61
- Something to Live For (1952) as Waiter (uncredited) — aged about 72
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