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Lynton Brent

Acting Born Aug 2, 1897 Died Jul 12, 1981 Chicago, Illinois, USA 153 credits
153
Total Credits
1929–1966
38 Years Career Span
14
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Lynton Brent works in acting. Born August 2, 1897 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Died July 12, 1981. Archytele tracks 153 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

How to Get to Heaven from Belfast

as Lem
Film

King of the Cowboys

as Car Wreck Henchman

The Heart

as Jess
Film

The Pride of the Yankees

as Photographer in Hospital (uncredited)

A Life's Worth

as Joe Richmond
Film

Trail Riders

as Jeff Rand
Film

Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc.

as Telephone Serviceman

The D'Amelio Show

as Henchman Feld
Film

Adventures of Red Ryder

as Len Clark

The Hit List

as Reporter (uncredited)
Film

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

as Photographer (uncredited)

Vendredi, tout est permis

as Henchman Lope

Frequent co-stars

David Oliver 3 shared titles
Richard Kiley 2 shared titles
Trey Ames 2 shared titles
Adam Arkin 2 shared titles
Jayne Atkinson 2 shared titles
Sarah Jessica Parker 2 shared titles
Amanda Peterson 2 shared titles
Wendy Phillips 2 shared titles
Morgan Stevens 2 shared titles
Scott Paulin 2 shared titles

Career timeline

Spaceship to the Unknown
Bride and Gloom
The Haunted MineDrifting Along
The Lost Trail
Partners of the TrailRaiders of the BorderValley Of VengeanceMarked Trails
BatmanMan from Music MountainMurder in Times SquareDestroyerDizzy Detectives
The Pride of the YankeesJunior G-Men of the AirRaiders of the WestSheriff of Sage ValleyRiders of the West
Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc.Bad Man of DeadwoodForbidden TrailsSo Long Mr. ChumpsThe Gunman From Bodie
Stranger on the Third FloorMusic in My HeartCookoo CavaliersAdventures of Red RyderPardon My Berth Marks
Mr. Smith Goes to WashingtonThe Story of Vernon and Irene CastleS.O.S Tidal WaveDays of Jesse JamesThe Day the Bookies Wept
The Mad Miss MantonArmy GirlExposedMr. Wong, DetectiveIt's All in Your Mind
Stage DoorThe Soldier and the LadyGit Along Little DogiesTex Rides with the Boy ScoutsLove Nest on Wheels
Flash GordonMissing GirlsBrilliant MarriageSmartest Girl in TownGreat Guy
She Married Her BossRendezvousI'll Love You AlwaysWaterfront LadyEvery Night at Eight
Bachelor BaitOur Daily BreadTwentieth CenturyMystery MountainGuilty Parents
Midnight MaryPenthouseAs the Crows FlyThe IntruderMan Hunt
Bridge WivesHollywood LuckAfraid to TalkThe Thirteenth GuestAnybody's Goat
Idle RoomersThe Secret SixScandal SheetQueenie of HollywoodMen of Chance
Big News

Full Filmography

153 titles
  • Spaceship to the Unknown (1966) as Transcontinental airplane pilot (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Bride and Gloom (1947) as Bill (uncredited)
  • The Haunted Mine (1946) as Skyball
  • Drifting Along (1946) as Henchman Joe
  • The Lost Trail (1945) as Hall (Mine Owner) (as Lynton W. Brent)
  • Partners of the Trail (1944) as Lem
  • Raiders of the Border (1944) as Davis - Henchman
  • Valley Of Vengeance (1944) as David Carr
  • Advertisement
  • Marked Trails (1944) as Henchman Tex
  • Batman (1943) as Intended Lockwood Pilot
  • Man from Music Mountain (1943) as Henchman
  • Murder in Times Square (1943) as Audience Member
  • Destroyer (1943) as Doctor
  • Dizzy Detectives (1943) as Mike - Crook (uncredited)
  • King of the Cowboys (1943) as Car Wreck Henchman
  • The Stranger From Pecos (1943) as Deputy Joe (as L.W. Brent)
  • Calling Wild Bill Elliott (1943) as Ranch hand
  • Tenting Tonight on the Old Camp Ground (1943) as Sheriff
  • Idaho (1943) as Payroll Truck Guard
  • Redhead from Manhattan (1943) as Musician
  • The Texas Kid (1943) as Jess
  • Six Gun Gospel (1943) as Henchman Steve (as L.W. Brent)
  • Cheyenne Roundup (1943) as Deputy Jake
  • The Pride of the Yankees (1942) as Photographer in Hospital (uncredited)
  • Junior G-Men of the Air (1942) as Sergeant
  • Raiders of the West (1942) as Morton - Gambler
  • Sheriff of Sage Valley (1942) as Henchman
  • Riders of the West (1942) as Henchman Roy
  • The Lone Rider in Cheyenne (1942) as Dirk Larkin
  • South of Santa Fe (1942) as Henchman Muggsy
  • The Rangers Take Over (1942) as Block Nelson
  • Man from Cheyenne (1942) as Henchman
  • One Thrilling Night (1942) as Joe Richmond
  • Sunset Serenade (1942) as Antlers Hotel Clerk
  • Stagecoach Buckaroo (1942)
  • Overland to Deadwood (1942) as Henchman Clipper
  • Trail Riders (1942) as Jeff Rand
  • Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc. (1941) as Telephone Serviceman
  • Bad Man of Deadwood (1941) as Bert Snell
  • Forbidden Trails (1941) as Henchman Bill Tooley
  • So Long Mr. Chumps (1941) as Prison Guard (uncredited)
  • The Gunman From Bodie (1941) as Red
  • Roar of the Press (1941) as Reporter with Mustache
  • Gangs Inc. (1941) as 2nd Bailiff (uncredited)
  • Red River Valley (1941) as Henchman Feld
  • Black Eyes and Blues (1941) as Strangler's Manager
  • The Pioneers (1941) as Henchman Jingo
  • General Nuisance (1941) as Soldier
  • Stranger on the Third Floor (1940) as Cabdriver at Nick's (uncredited)
  • Music in My Heart (1940) as Assistant to City Editor (uncredited)
  • Cookoo Cavaliers (1940) as Pedro Ruiz (uncredited)
  • Adventures of Red Ryder (1940) as Len Clark
  • Pardon My Berth Marks (1940) as Henchman
  • Son of the Navy (1940) as Ticket Clerk
  • Mysterious Doctor Satan (1940) as Scarlett
  • Convicted Woman (1940) as Reporter (uncredited)
  • Young Buffalo Bill (1940) as Army Supply Sergeant
  • Riders of Pasco Basin (1940) as Henchman (uncredited)
  • Phantom of Chinatown (1940) as Radio News Broadcaster
  • Nutty But Nice (1940) as Spike - Kidnapper (uncredited)
  • The Spook Speaks (1940) as Mordini, magician and spiritualist
  • Nothing But Pleasure (1940) as Sheriff at Cozy Auto Court
  • Money Squawks (1940) as Man in Back Seat of Sheriff's Car (uncredited)
  • Money Squawks (1940) as Robber (uncredited)
  • Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) as Photographer (uncredited)
  • The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939) as Mechanic (uncredited)
  • S.O.S Tidal Wave (1939) as New York Teletype Operator
  • Days of Jesse James (1939) as Bank Teller (uncredited)
  • The Day the Bookies Wept (1939) as Photographer (uncredited)
  • Yes, We Have No Bonanza (1939) as Pete
  • Boys' Reformatory (1939) as Mike's Henchman
  • Wall Street Cowboy (1939) as Henchman in New York
  • Almost a Gentleman (1939) as Bystander
  • Panama Lady (1939) as The Masher (uncredited)
  • Coast Guard (1939) as Radio Operator (uncredited)
  • A Ducking They Did Go (1939) as Blackie (uncredited)
  • Sued for Libel (1939) as Joey, Reporter at Trial (uncredited)
  • Flight at Midnight (1939) as Test Plane Pilot Ross (uncredited)
  • Navy Secrets (1939) as Short Sailor with Stamp
  • Mooching Through Georgia (1939) as Union Colonel
  • Calling All Curs (1939) as Dognapper Duke (uncredited)
  • The Mad Miss Manton (1938) as Clerk (uncredited)
  • Army Girl (1938) as Soldier
  • Exposed (1938) as Reporter
  • Mr. Wong, Detective (1938) as Tommy
  • It's All in Your Mind (1938) as Danny
  • Go Chase Yourself (1938) as Reporter in White Suit (uncredited)
  • Rollin' Plains (1938) as Henchman Lope
  • The Chaser (1938) as Attendant
  • Utah Trail (1938) as Henchman Cheyenne
  • Frontier Town (1938) as Henchman Grayson
  • Air Devils (1938) as Radio Operator
  • Stage Door (1937) as (uncredited)
  • The Soldier and the Lady (1937) as Sailor (Uncredited)
  • Git Along Little Dogies (1937) as 2nd Holdup Man (uncredited)
  • Tex Rides with the Boy Scouts (1937) as Henchman Pete
  • Love Nest on Wheels (1937) as The Bridegroom
  • Ditto (1937) as Bill
  • Adventure's End (1937) as Sailor (uncredited)
  • Boots and Saddles (1937) as Neale Henchman (uncredited)
  • Forty Naughty Girls (1937) as Ticket Taker (uncredited)
  • Calling All Doctors (1937) as Dr. Martin
  • 3 Dumb Clucks (1937) as Hat Salesman (uncredited)
  • Behind The Headlines (1937) as Disgusted Reporter
  • Border Cafe (1937) as Reporter (uncredited)
  • West Bound Limited (1937) as Second Operator (uncredited)
  • Portia on Trial (1937) as Reporter
  • New News (1937) as Reporter
  • Flash Gordon (1936) as Transcontinental Plane Steward
  • Missing Girls (1936) as Larry
  • Brilliant Marriage (1936) as Blaine
  • Smartest Girl in Town (1936) as Photographer (uncredited)
  • Great Guy (1936) as Reporter (Uncredited)
  • The Adventures of Frank Merriwell (1936) as Helpful Driver
  • The Bridge of Sighs (1936) as Detective (uncredited)
  • Love on a Bet (1936) as Reporter
  • It Couldn't Have Happened (But It Did) (1936) as Lansdale
  • The Big Game (1936) as Broadcaster
  • Dancing Feet (1936) as Hotel Clerk
  • Special Investigator (1936) as Roulette Croupier
  • She Married Her Boss (1935) as Assistant Window Dresser
  • Rendezvous (1935) as Decoder (uncredited)
  • I'll Love You Always (1935) as Laertes
  • Waterfront Lady (1935) as Croupier
  • Every Night at Eight (1935) as Mail Sorter (uncredited)
  • Confidential (1935) as FBI Agent Connors
  • I Don't Remember (1935) as Joe, Sweepstakes Manager
  • Streamline Express (1935)
  • Public Opinion (1935) as Courtroom Sketch Artist
  • Bachelor Bait (1934) as Photographer (uncredited)
  • Our Daily Bread (1934) as Bully (uncredited)
  • Twentieth Century (1934) as Train Secretary (uncredited)
  • Mystery Mountain (1934) as Mathews, Telegrapher
  • Guilty Parents (1934) as Alfred Brent
  • Midnight Mary (1933) as Court Photographer (uncredited)
  • Penthouse (1933) as Reporter (uncredited)
  • As the Crows Fly (1933)
  • The Intruder (1933) as Ship's Officer Purser Jamison
  • Man Hunt (1933) as Photographer (uncredited)
  • Bridge Wives (1932) as Reporter
  • Hollywood Luck (1932)
  • Afraid to Talk (1932) as Wade's Secretary
  • The Thirteenth Guest (1932) as Prisoner (uncredited)
  • Anybody's Goat (1932) as Con Man
  • Hollywood Lights (1932) as Film Director
  • Idle Roomers (1931)
  • The Secret Six (1931) as Reporter (uncredited)
  • Scandal Sheet (1931) as Reporter
  • Queenie of Hollywood (1931) as Dennis's Assistant (uncredited)
  • Men of Chance (1931) as One of Johnny's Bookies
  • The Vice Squad (1931) as Court Clerk (uncredited)
  • Newly Rich (1931) as (uncredited)
  • Big News (1929) as Reporter (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Lynton Brent best known for?

Lynton Brent is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including How to Get to Heaven from Belfast (2026), King of the Cowboys (1943), The Heart (2023), The Pride of the Yankees (1942).

When and where was Lynton Brent born?

Lynton Brent was born on August 2, 1897 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. They passed away on July 12, 1981.

How many credits does Lynton Brent have?

Lynton Brent has accumulated over 153 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1929 to 1966.

What is Lynton Brent's background in cinema and television?

Lynton Brent (2 August 1897 – 2 July 1981) was an American film actor. He appeared in over 240 films between 1930 and 1950. Brent is best known for his prolific work with Columbia Pictures in the Three Stooges short subjects such as A Ducking They Did Go and From Nurse to Worse. In addition to his film career, Brent ...

Lynton Brent by the numbers

153credits
153films
0TV series
1929–1966active years

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Full filmography (153) Born on August 2 In memoriam 1981

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