Gene Lockhart
Biography
Gene Lockhart was born on July 18, 1891, in London, Ontario, Canada, to John Coats Lockhart and Ellen Mary (née Delaney) Lockhart. He began performing at age six with the Kilties Band of Canada and later appeared in sketches with Beatrice Lillie. A Canadian‑American, he obtained United States citizenship in 1939 and worked as a character actor, singer, playwright, and lyricist. Lockhart’s first film appearance was in the 1922 silent picture Smilin’ Through, where he played the Rector; his first sound picture was the 1934 film By Your Leave, portraying the playboy Skeets. He died on March 31, 1957, at the age of 65. Also credited as Eugene Lockhar.
Career overview
Edwin Eugene Lockhart was born on July 18, 1891, in London, Ontario, Canada, to John Coats Lockhart and Ellen Mary Delaney Lockhart. He began his professional career at the age of six, performing with the Kilties Band of Canada, and later appeared in sketches alongside Beatrice Lillie. In addition to acting, Lockhart worked as a singer, playwright, and lyricist, contributing the words to a number of popular songs. He became a United States citizen in 1939, after establishing a career that spanned stage and screen. He was also credited as Eugene Lockhar in some listings. Lockhart died on March 31, 1957, at the age of 65.
Lockhart is chiefly remembered for his work in film. He made his screen debut in the 1922 silent version of Smilin' Through, portraying the Rector. His first sound picture arrived twelve years later, when he played the playboy Skeets in the 1934 film By Your Leave. Over the course of his career he accumulated 138 acting credits, appearing in a variety of supporting and character roles that showcased his versatility. His body of work includes 138 credited performances, reflecting a steady presence in both silent and sound eras of American cinema.
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Full Filmography
145 titles- Ingrid Bergman Remembered (1996) as Self (archive footage)
- Jeanne Eagels (1957) as Equity Board President
- Telephone Time (1956)
- Carousel (1956) as Starkeeper / Dr. Selden
- The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit (1956) as Bill Hawthorne
- The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955)
- MGM Parade (1955) as Self
- His Honor, Homer Bell (1955) as Homer Bell
- The Vanishing American (1955) as Blucher
- Climax! (1954) as Henry Anderson
- World for Ransom (1954) as Alexis Pederas
- Confidentially Connie (1953) as Dean Edward E. Magruder
- Francis Covers the Big Town (1953) as Tom Henderson
- The Lady Wants Mink (1953) as Mr. Heggie
- The Backbone of America (1953) as Uncle Cedric
- Down Among the Sheltering Palms (1953) as Rev. Paul Edgett
- The Bells of Cockaigne (1953) as Pat
- Androcles and the Lion (1952) as Menagerie Keeper
- Bonzo Goes to College (1952) as Clarence B. Gateson
- Hoodlum Empire (1952) as Sen. Tower
- A Girl in Every Port (1952) as Garvey
- Apache War Smoke (1952) as Cyril R. Snowden
- Face to Face (1952) as Archbold
- Tales of Tomorrow (1951)
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Milton Hershey
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Alfred Renell
- Hill Number One: A Story of Faith and Inspiration (1951) as Matthew
- Rhubarb (1951) as Thaddeus J. Banner
- I'd Climb the Highest Mountain (1951) as Jeff Brock
- The Lady from Texas (1951) as Judge George Jeffers
- Robert Montgomery Presents (1950)
- Armstrong Circle Theatre (1950)
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Innkeeper
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as John Hewitt
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Samuel Fulton
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as O'Connor
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Leslie Hobbs
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Sir George
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as David Keeney
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Evander Cobb
- Riding High (1950) as J.P. Chase
- The Big Hangover (1950) as Charles Parkford
- Lights Out (1949)
- Madame Bovary (1949) as J. Homais
- The Inspector General (1949) as The Mayor
- Down to the Sea in Ships (1949) as Andrew L. Bush
- Breakdowns of 1949 (1949) as Self
- Red Light (1949) as Warni Hazard
- The Sickle or the Cross (1949) as James John
- Joan of Arc (1948) as Georges de la Trémouille, the King's Chief Counsellor
- That Wonderful Urge (1948) as Judge Parker
- Apartment for Peggy (1948) as Prof. Edward Bell
- I, Jane Doe (1948) as Arnold Matson
- The Inside Story (1948) as Horace Taylor
- Miracle on 34th Street (1947) as Judge Harper
- The Shocking Miss Pilgrim (1947) as Saxon
- Her Husband's Affairs (1947) as Peter Winterbottom
- The Foxes of Harrow (1947) as Viscount Henri D'Arceneaux
- Honeymoon (1947) as Consul Prescott
- Cynthia (1947) as Dr. Fred I. Jannings
- The Strange Woman (1946) as Isaiah Poster
- A Scandal in Paris (1946) as Prefect of Police Richet
- Meet Me on Broadway (1946) as John Whittaker
- Leave Her to Heaven (1945) as Dr. Saunders
- The House on 92nd Street (1945) as Charles Ogden Roper
- That's the Spirit (1945) as Jasper Cawthorne
- Going My Way (1944) as Ted Haines Snr.
- Action in Arabia (1944) as Josef Danesco
- Man from Frisco (1944) as Joel Kennedy
- Hangmen Also Die! (1943) as Emil Czaka
- Madame Curie (1943) as Bit Part (uncredited)
- Northern Pursuit (1943) as Ernst Willis
- Forever and a Day (1943) as Cobblewick
- Forever and a Day (1943) Writer
- Mission to Moscow (1943) as Viatcheslav Molotov
- Find the Blackmailer (1943) as John Michael Rhodes
- The Desert Song (1943) as Pere FanFan
- Mrs. Miniver (1942) Songs
- Breakdowns of 1942 (1942) as Self
- Juke Girl (1942) as Henry Madden
- The Gay Sisters (1942) as Mr. Herschell Gibbon
- You Can't Escape Forever (1942) as Carl Robelink
- They Died with Their Boots On (1941) as Samuel Bacon, Esq.
- Meet John Doe (1941) as Mayor Lovett
- Breakdowns of 1941 (1941) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Sea Wolf (1941) as Dr. Prescott
- All That Money Can Buy (1941) as Squire Slossum
- International Lady (1941) as Sidney Grenner
- One Foot in Heaven (1941) as Preston Thurston
- Billy the Kid (1941) as Dan Hickey
- Steel Against the Sky (1941) as John Powers
- His Girl Friday (1940) as Sheriff Hartwell
- Edison, the Man (1940) as Mr. Taggart
- We Who Are Young (1940) as C.B. Beamis
- Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940) as Stephen Douglas
- Keeping Company (1940) as Mr. Hellman
- Dr. Kildare Goes Home (1940) as George Winslow
- South of Pago Pago (1940) as Lindsay
- A Dispatch from Reuters (1940) as Otto Bauer
- Jesse James (1939) as Wiseacre Sitting Outside Marshal's Office (uncredited)
- The Story of Alexander Graham Bell (1939) as Thomas Sanders
- Geronimo (1939) as Gillespie
- Tell No Tales (1939) as Arno
- I'm from Missouri (1939) as Porgie Rowe
- Hotel Imperial (1939) as Elias
- Blackmail (1939) as William 'Bill' Ramey
- Our Leading Citizen (1939) as J.T. Tapley
- Bridal Suite (1939) as Cornelius McGill
- A Christmas Carol (1938) as Bob Cratchit
- Blondie (1938) as C.P. Hazlip
- Algiers (1938) as Regis
- Of Human Hearts (1938) as Quid
- Sinners in Paradise (1938) as Senator John P. Corey
- Sweethearts (1938) as Augustus
- Meet the Girls (1938) as Homer Watson
- Men Are Such Fools (1938) as Bill Dalton
- Listen, Darling (1938) as Arthur Drubbs
- Penrod's Double Trouble (1938) as Mr. Schofield
- Mama Steps Out (1937) as Mr. Sims
- Something to Sing About (1937) as Bennett O. Regan
- The Sheik Steps Out (1937) as Samuel P. Murdock
- Too Many Wives (1937) as Winfield Jackson
- The Gorgeous Hussy (1936) as Maj. William O'Neal
- The Garden Murder Case (1936) as Edgar Lowe Hammle
- Breakdowns of 1936 (1936) as Self
- The Devil Is a Sissy (1936) as Mr. Jim Murphy
- Wedding Present (1936) as Archduke Gustav Ernest
- Brides Are Like That (1936) as John Robinson
- Times Square Playboy (1936) as P.H. "Ben", "Pig Head" Bancroft
- The First Baby (1936) as Mr. Ellis
- Earthworm Tractors (1936) as George Healey
- Mind Your Own Business (1936) as Bottles
- Come Closer, Folks (1936) as Elmer Woods
- Career Woman (1936) as Uncle Billy Burly
- Captain Hurricane (1935) as Capt. Jeremiah Taylor
- Crime and Punishment (1935) as Lushin
- Thunder in the Night (1935) as Gabor
- Star of Midnight (1935) as Horatio Swayne
- I've Been Around (1935) as Sammy Ames
- Storm Over the Andes (1935) as Cracker
- The Gay Bride (1934) as Jim Smiley (uncredited)
- By Your Leave (1934) as Skeets
- Rambling 'Round Radio Row #8 (1934)
- Paul Revere, Jr. (1933) as Miles Standish
- Smilin' Through (1922) as Village Rector
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gene Lockhart best known for?
Gene Lockhart is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Telephone Time (1956), Carousel (1956), The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit (1956), Loser (2000).
When and where was Gene Lockhart born?
Gene Lockhart was born on July 18, 1891 in London, Ontario, Canada. They passed away on March 31, 1957.
How many credits does Gene Lockhart have?
Gene Lockhart has accumulated over 145 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1922 to 1996.
What is Gene Lockhart's background in cinema and television?
Gene Lockhart was born on July 18, 1891, in London, Ontario, Canada, to John Coats Lockhart and Ellen Mary (née Delaney) Lockhart. He began performing at age six with the Kilties Band of Canada and later appeared in sketches with Beatrice Lillie. A Canadian‑American, he obtained United States citizenship in 1939 and wo...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Milton Hershey — aged about 59
- MGM Parade (1955) as Self — aged about 63
- Miracle on 34th Street (1947) as Judge Harper — aged about 55
- His Girl Friday (1940) as Sheriff Hartwell — aged about 48
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Alfred Renell — aged about 59
- The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit (1956) as Bill Hawthorne — aged about 64
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