Lon Poff
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 8, 1870 in Bedford, Indiana, USA
- Died
- August 8, 1952
- Active Years
- 1920–2024 (105 Years)
- Total Credits
- 74 credits in database
Biography
Alonzo M. Lon Poff was an American film actor born on February 8, 1870, in Bedford, Indiana. He was the son of Mrs. Mary E. Poff and had a sister named Grace Poff. Poff worked as a character actor, appearing in almost 100 films between 1917 and 1951, and became known for his supporting roles in silent films and early sound productions during Hollywood's formative years. Among his known credits are The Light of Western Stars from 1918, The Three Musketeers from 1921, and Main Street from 1923. Poff died on August 8, 1952, at the age of 82 in Los Angeles, California.
Career overview
Alonzo M. Lon Poff was an American film actor who was born on February 8, 1870, in Bedford, Indiana. He was the son of Mrs. Mary E. Poff and had a sister named Grace Poff. During his career, Poff appeared in almost 100 films between the years 1917 and 1951. He was known as a character actor recognized for his supporting roles in silent films and early sound productions during Hollywood's formative years. Among his known acting credits are appearances in The Light of Western Stars in 1918, The Three Musketeers in 1921, and Main Street in 1923. Poff accumulated a total of 74 known acting credits listed on the Movie Database. He passed away on August 8, 1952, at the age of 82, in Los Angeles, California.
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Full Filmography
74 titles- Laurel & Hardy: Year Two (2024) as (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Spaceship to the Unknown (1966) as The High Priest (archive footage)
- Father's Little Dividend (1951) as Old Man on Porch (uncredited)
- Summer Storm (1944) as Foreman of the Jury (uncredited)
- This Land Is Mine (1943) as Old Man
- The More the Merrier (1943) as Sleeper (uncredited)
- The House of the Seven Gables (1940) as Juror
- You Only Live Once (1937) as Halsey (uncredited)
- The Toast of New York (1937) as Mountaineer (uncredited)
- Calling All Doctors (1937) as Phil Graves
- The White Angel (1936) as Minor Role (uncredited)
- Bullets or Ballots (1936) as Grand Jury Member (uncredited)
- Flash Gordon (1936) as First High Priest
- Come and Get It (1936) as Lumberjack (uncredited)
- She Couldn't Take It (1935) as Judge
- The Rainmakers (1935) as Townsman
- Alimony Aches (1935) as Undertaker
- Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933) as Tall Thin Henchman (Uncredited)
- Hello, Everybody! (1933) as Constable
- So Big! (1932) as Deacon (uncredited)
- The Expert (1932) as Morgue Attendant
- Way Back Home (1931) as Constable (uncredited)
- Behind Office Doors (1931) as Mr. Burden (uncredited)
- The Itching Hour (1931) as Dr. Carver (uncredited)
- Ambassador Bill (1931) as Chauffeur
- Caught (1931) as Clem (uncredited)
- Haunted at Midnight (1931) as Elder Husband
- The Laurel-Hardy Murder Case (1930) as Old Relative (uncredited)
- Tom Sawyer (1930) as Judge Thatcher
- What a Life (1930) as Prison Reformer
- Night of Goblins (1930) as Old Relative
- The Iron Mask (1929) as Father Joseph
- Courtin' Wildcats (1929) as Professor
- The Faker (1929) as Hadiran's Aid
- The Man Who Laughs (1928) as Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
- The Viking (1928) as Friar Slain by Vikings (uncredited)
- The Valley of the Giants (1927) as Bookkeeper (uncredited)
- Silver Valley (1927) as 'Slim' Snitzer
- The First Auto (1927) as D. P. Graves - the Undertaker
- Mantrap (1926) as Minister (uncredited)
- Bardelys the Magnificent (1926) as Prison Friar (uncredited)
- Marriage License? (1926) as Footman
- The Trouble Chaser (1926)
- Isn't Life Terrible? (1925) as Mr. Jolly
- A Fool and His Money (1925) as Citizen
- The Million Dollar Handicap (1925) as Milkman
- The Storm Breaker (1925) as Garrett
- Without Mercy (1925) as Madame Gordon's 1st Henchman (uncredited)
- Greed (1924) as Lottery Agent (uncredited)
- Dante's Inferno (1924) as The Secretary
- The Man from Wyoming (1924) as Jim McWilliams
- Darwin Was Right (1924) as Egbert Swift
- Souls for Sale (1923) as Tall Actor in Casting Office (uncredited)
- Brass Commandments (1923) as Slim Lally
- The Man Who Won (1923) as Sandy Joyce
- The Girl I Loved (1923) as Minister (circuit rider)
- Main Street (1923) as Chet Dashaway
- The Virginian (1923) as Shorty's Chum
- Suzanna (1923) as Álvarez
- The Prisoner of Zenda (1922) as Archbishop (uncredited)
- Peg o' My Heart (1922) as Priest (uncredited)
- The Village Blacksmith (1922) as Gideon Crane
- The Old Swimmin' Hole (1921) as Professor Payne - Schoolmaster
- The Three Musketeers (1921) as Father Joseph
- The Night Horsemen (1921) as Haw Haw
- Big Town Ideas (1921) as Deputy
- The Man Who Dared (1920) as Long John
- Square Shooter (1920) as Sandy
- The Last Straw (1920) as Rev. Beal
- Bonnie May (1920)
- The Shepherd of the Hills (1919) as Jim Lane
- The Light of Western Stars (1918) as Monty Price
- '49 – '17 (1917) as Bald-Headed Wrangler (uncredited)
- The Scarlet Car (1917) as Constable (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lon Poff best known for?
Lon Poff is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Father's Little Dividend (1951), Come and Get It (1936), Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933), The Iron Mask (1929).
When and where was Lon Poff born?
Lon Poff was born on February 8, 1870 in Bedford, Indiana, USA. They passed away on August 8, 1952.
How many credits does Lon Poff have?
Lon Poff has accumulated over 74 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 2024.
What is Lon Poff's background in cinema and television?
Alonzo M. Lon Poff was an American film actor born on February 8, 1870, in Bedford, Indiana. He was the son of Mrs. Mary E. Poff and had a sister named Grace Poff. Poff worked as a character actor, appearing in almost 100 films between 1917 and 1951, and became known for his supporting roles in silent films and early s...
Lon Poff by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Come and Get It (1936) as Lumberjack (uncredited) — aged about 66
- The Iron Mask (1929) as Father Joseph — aged about 59
- Father's Little Dividend (1951) as Old Man on Porch (uncredited) — aged about 81
- Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933) as Tall Thin Henchman (Uncredited) — aged about 63
- The Three Musketeers (1921) as Father Joseph — aged about 51
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