Paul Douglas
Biography
Paul Douglas was an American actor born on April 11, 1907, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He began his career as a stage actor, making his Broadway debut in 1936 in the play Double Dummy. Douglas won Theatre World and Clarence Derwent Awards in 1946 for his portrayal of Herry Brock in Born Yesterday. He transitioned to film in 1949, appearing in movies such as It Happens Every Spring and Angels in the Outfield. Douglas also played a police partner to Richard Widmark in the thriller Panic in the Street. He is known for his work in two baseball comedy movies.
Career overview
Paul Douglas began his career as a stage actor, making his Broadway debut in 1936 in the production of Double Dummy at the John Golden Theatre. He went on to win a Theatre World Award and a Clarence Derwent Award in 1946 for his portrayal of Herry Brock in Garson Kanin's Born Yesterday.
Douglas transitioned to film in 1949, appearing in a number of movies throughout his career. He is perhaps best remembered for his roles in two baseball comedy films, although specific titles are not mentioned in the provided information. Another notable film credit is It Happens Every Spring, released in 1949. Additionally, he played a police partner to Richard Widmark in the thriller Panic in the Street.
Douglas's acting career spanned several decades, with a total of 59 known credits. He is known to have worked primarily in the film industry, although specific details about his filmography are limited by the available information.
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Full Filmography
61 titles- Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line (1997) as Self (archive footage)
- The Mating Game (1959) as Pop Larkin
- Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958)
- Fortunella (1958) as Professore Golfiero Paganica
- The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (1958)
- Suspicion (1957) as Vince Polito
- The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour (1957) as Paul Douglas
- This Could Be the Night (1957) as Rocco
- Beau James (1957) as Chris Nolan
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Sheriff Jonas Sutton
- The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) as Self
- The Gamma People (1956) as Mike Wilson
- The Solid Gold Cadillac (1956) as Edward L. McKeever
- Adventure Theater (1956) as Host
- The Leather Saint (1956) as Gus MacAuliffe
- Born Yesterday (1956) as Harry Brock
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Bill Fleming
- The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955)
- Playwrights '56 (1955)
- Joe Macbeth (1955) as Joe MacBeth
- Climax! (1954) as Dr. Merle Gardner
- Climax! (1954) as Lieutenant Todd Thoman
- Executive Suite (1954) as Josiah Walter Dudley
- Green Fire (1954) as Vic Leonard
- The 'Maggie' (1954) as Calvin B. Marshall, the American
- The Man Who Stayed Alive (1954) as Self - Host
- Calling Scotland Yard: The Man Who Stayed Alive (1954) as Host
- Calling Scotland Yard: Falstaff's Fur Coat (1954) as Commentator
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Never Wave at a WAC (1953) as Andrew McBain
- Forever Female (1953) as Harry Phillips
- Clash by Night (1952) as Jerry D'Amato
- We're Not Married! (1952) as Hector Woodruff
- When in Rome (1952) as Joe Brewster
- Angels in the Outfield (1951) as Guffy McGovern
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Harry Brock
- Fourteen Hours (1951) as Police Ofcr. Charlie Dunnigan
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Frank Parisi
- Rhubarb (1951) as Man on Park Bench (uncredited)
- The Screen Director (1951) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Guy Who Came Back (1951) as Harry Joplin
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self
- The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) as Self
- Your Show of Shows (1950)
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Rick Blaine
- Panic in the Streets (1950) as Capt. Tom Warren
- You Can Change The World (1950) as Self
- The Big Lift (1950) as MSgt. Henry "Hank" Kowalski
- Love That Brute (1950) as E.L. 'Big Ed' Hanley
- A Letter to Three Wives (1949) as Porter Hollingsway
- It Happens Every Spring (1949) as Monk Lanigan
- Everybody Does It (1949) as Leonard Borland aka Logan Bennett
- Studio One (1948) as Paul Kadsoe
- Studio One (1948) as Captain McCaffrey
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- Hour Glass (1946)
- Magic of Youth (1946) as Narrator
- Margin for Error (1943) as Policeman at Front Desk (uncredited)
- Filming the Fleet (1939) as Self, Narrator
- Conquering the Colorado (1939) as Narrator
- Saturday Night Swing Club (1938) as Master of Ceremonies
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Paul Douglas best known for?
Paul Douglas is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Mating Game (1959), Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958), Noroi: The Curse (2005), Dogma (1999).
When and where was Paul Douglas born?
Paul Douglas was born on April 11, 1907 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. They passed away on September 11, 1959.
How many credits does Paul Douglas have?
Paul Douglas has accumulated over 61 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1938 to 1997.
What is Paul Douglas's background in cinema and television?
Paul Douglas was an American actor born on April 11, 1907, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He began his career as a stage actor, making his Broadway debut in 1936 in the play Double Dummy. Douglas won Theatre World and Clarence Derwent Awards in 1946 for his portrayal of Herry Brock in Born Yesterday. He transitioned to...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Harry Brock — aged about 44
- The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour (1957) as Paul Douglas — aged about 50
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Bill Fleming — aged about 48
- Fourteen Hours (1951) as Police Ofcr. Charlie Dunnigan — aged about 44
- Your Show of Shows (1950) — aged about 43
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Frank Parisi — aged about 44
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