Paul Guilfoyle
Biography
Paul Guilfoyle was an American stage, film, and television actor who also directed films and television episodes later in his career. He was born on July 14, 1902, in Jersey City, New Jersey. He began his career on the stage, performing in 16 Broadway plays starting with The Jolly Roger and Cyrano de Bergerac in 1923 and concluding with Jayhawker in 1934. During the 1930s, he appeared in numerous films starring Lee Tracy. In the 1949 crime film White Heat, he played an uncredited treacherous prison inmate who was murdered by James Cagney's lead character. He died of a heart attack on June 27, 1961, in Hollywood at the age of 58.
Career overview
Paul Guilfoyle was an American stage, film, and television actor who was born on July 14, 1902, in Jersey City, New Jersey. Later in his career, he expanded his work to direct both films and television episodes. His early career began on the stage, where he performed in 16 plays on Broadway according to the Internet Broadway Database. His Broadway career started in 1923 with appearances in The Jolly Roger and Cyrano de Bergerac, and concluded in 1934 with Jayhawker.
During the 1930s, he appeared in many films starring Lee Tracy. Among his film appearances, he played an uncredited role as a treacherous prison inmate in the 1949 crime film White Heat, whose character was murdered in cold blood by the lead character played by James Cagney.
Paul Guilfoyle passed away on June 27, 1961, following a heart attack in Hollywood.
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125 titles- The Boy and the Pirates (1960) as Snipe
- Tess of the Storm Country (1960) Director
- Lock-Up (1959) Director
- Lawman (1958) Director
- Sea Hunt (1958)
- Sugarfoot (1957) Director
- Official Detective (1957) Director
- U.S. Marshall (1956) Director
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Reverend
- Highway Patrol (1955) Director
- MGM Parade (1955)
- Science Fiction Theatre (1955) Director
- Jungle Jim (1955)
- Chief Crazy Horse (1955) as Worm
- Trial (1955) as Cap Grant
- A Life at Stake (1955) Director
- Climax! (1954)
- Public Defender (1954) Director
- Apache (1954) as Santos
- The Golden Idol (1954) as Prince Ali Ben Mamoud
- Julius Caesar (1953) as Citizen of Rome
- Torch Song (1953) as Monty Rolfe
- The Body Beautiful (1953) as Investigator
- The Diamond Queen (1953) as Guide
- Captain Scarface (1953) Director
- Mr. & Mrs. North (1952)
- China Smith (1952)
- Confidence Girl (1952) as William Pope
- Actors and Sin (1952) as Mr. Blue
- Racket Squad (1951)
- Racket Squad (1951) Director
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Eastbrook
- Journey Into Light (1951) as Fanatic
- When I Grow Up (1951) as Doc
- The Woman on Pier 13 (1950) as Ralston
- Davy Crockett, Indian Scout (1950) as Ben
- Bomba and the Hidden City (1950) as Hassan
- Mighty Joe Young (1949) as Smith
- White Heat (1949) as Roy Parker (uncredited)
- A Woman's Secret (1949) as Radio Program Moderator (Uncredited)
- Follow Me Quietly (1949) as Overbeck
- The Judge (1949) as William Jackson
- There's a Girl in My Heart (1949) as Father Callaghan
- Miss Mink of 1949 (1949) as Uncle Newton
- Trouble Preferred (1948) as Baby Face Charlie
- The Millerson Case (1947) as Jud Rookstool
- Second Chance (1947) as Nick
- Messenger of Peace (1947) as Peter Kerl
- Roses Are Red (1947) as George 'Buster' Cooley
- The Virginian (1946) as Shorty
- The Scarlet Horseman (1946) as Jim Bannion
- Sweetheart of Sigma Chi (1946) as Frankie
- Why Girls Leave Home (1945) as Steve Raymond
- The Missing Corpse (1945) as Andy McDonald
- It Happened Tomorrow (1944) as Shep
- The Seventh Cross (1944) as Fiedler
- The Mark of the Whistler (1944) as 'Limpy' Smith
- The Master Race (1944) as Katry
- Dark Shadows (1944) as Dudley Badger
- The North Star (1943) as Iakin
- Petticoat Larceny (1943) as Joe 'Tinhorn' Foster
- Three Russian Girls (1943) as Trishin
- White Savage (1943) as Erik
- Time to Kill (1942) as Manager, Florence Apartments
- The Man Who Returned to Life (1942) as Clyde Beebe
- Who Is Hope Schuyler? (1942) as Carl Spence
- The Incredible Stranger (1942) as The Stranger (uncredited)
- Madero of Mexico (1942) as Don Francisco Madero
- The Saint In Palm Springs (1941) as Clarence 'Pearly' Gates
- The Grapes of Wrath (1940) as Floyd
- Remember the Night (1940) as District Attorney
- Brother Orchid (1940) as Red Martin
- Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940) as Minor Role (uncredited)
- Millionaires in Prison (1940) as Ox
- East of the River (1940) as Balmy
- The Saint Takes Over (1940) as Clarence 'Pearly' Gates
- One Crowded Night (1940) as Jim Andrews
- Wildcat Bus (1940) as Donovan
- Society Lawyer (1939) as Murtock
- Money to Loan (1939) as Hanley's Assistant
- Pacific Liner (1939) as Wishart
- Sabotage (1939) as Steve Barsht
- Heritage of the Desert (1939) as Snap Thornton
- News Is Made at Night (1939) as Bat Randall
- Our Leading Citizen (1939) as Jerry Peters
- The Story of Alfred Nobel (1939) as Alfred Nobel (uncredited)
- Unexpected Father (1939) as Ed Stone - Sandy's Uncle
- Thou Shalt Not Kill (1939) as Gordon Mavis
- One Hour to Live (1939) as Stanley Jones
- Bringing Up Baby (1938) as (uncredited)
- Stage Fright (1938)
- Tarnished Angel (1938) as Eddie Fox
- Carefree (1938) as Elevator Starter (uncredited)
- The Mad Miss Manton (1938) as Bat Regan
- The Law West of Tombstone (1938) as Bud McQuinn
- Law of the Underworld (1938) as Henchman Batsy
- Maid's Night Out (1938) as P.X. Quinn - Bailbondsman (uncredited)
- The Saint in New York (1938) as Hymie Fanro
- Fugitives for a Night (1938) as Monks
- Sky Giant (1938) as 'Fergie' Ferguson
- This Marriage Business (1938) as Frankie Spencer
- Crashing Hollywood (1938) as Herman Tibbets
- Double Danger (1938) as Taylor
- I'm from the City (1938) as Willie
- Blind Alibi (1938) as Taggart
- Super-Sleuth (1937) as Gibbons, a film director
- She's Got Everything (1937) as Hotel Manager (uncredited)
- Fight for Your Lady (1937) as Jim Trask
- Flight from Glory (1937) as Jones
- You Can't Buy Luck (1937) as Frank Bent
- The Soldier and the Lady (1937) as Vasiley
- The Woman I Love (1937) as Bertier
- Sea Devils (1937) as Charlie - Radio Operator (uncredited)
- Danger Patrol (1937) as Tim
- Hideaway (1937) as Norris
- Behind The Headlines (1937) as Art Martin
- Quick Money (1937) as Ambrose Ames
- Wanted: Jane Turner (1936) as Phil Crowley
- Winterset (1936) as Garth Esdras
- Roaming Lady (1936) as Dr. Wong
- You May Be Next! (1936) as Navy Messenger (uncredited)
- Two-Fisted Gentleman (1936) as Gallagher
- Special Agent (1935) as Williams - Quinn's Secretary
- The Crime of Doctor Crespi (1935) as Dr. John Arnold
- The Skull Murder Mystery (1932) as Paul Beck
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Paul Guilfoyle best known for?
Paul Guilfoyle is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Boy and the Pirates (1960), Lock-Up (1959), Lawman (1958), Sea Hunt (1958).
When and where was Paul Guilfoyle born?
Paul Guilfoyle was born on July 14, 1902 in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA. They passed away on June 27, 1961.
How many credits does Paul Guilfoyle have?
Paul Guilfoyle has accumulated over 125 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1932 to 1960.
What is Paul Guilfoyle's background in cinema and television?
Paul Guilfoyle was an American stage, film, and television actor who also directed films and television episodes later in his career. He was born on July 14, 1902, in Jersey City, New Jersey. He began his career on the stage, performing in 16 Broadway plays starting with The Jolly Roger and Cyrano de Bergerac in 1923 a...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Grapes of Wrath (1940) as Floyd — aged about 37
- White Heat (1949) as Roy Parker (uncredited) — aged about 46
- MGM Parade (1955) — aged about 52
- Bringing Up Baby (1938) as (uncredited) — aged about 35
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Eastbrook — aged about 48
- Julius Caesar (1953) as Citizen of Rome — aged about 50
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