Robert Montgomery
Biography
Robert Montgomery was an American film and television actor, director, and producer. He was born on May 21, 1904, in Fishkill Landing, now Beacon, New York, USA. Montgomery established a stage career and became popular enough to turn down an offer to appear in the film This Is Heaven. He debuted in So This Is College in 1929, marking the beginning of his Hollywood career with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Initially, Montgomery played exclusively in comedy roles, but later portrayed a character in an unspecified film. He is known for his acting credits, with a total of 86 known credits. Montgomery passed away on September 27, 1981, at the age of 77.
Career overview
Robert Montgomery established a stage career in New York City, where he gained popularity. He turned down an offer to appear in the film This Is Heaven, instead opting to pursue opportunities in Hollywood. Montgomery's entry into the film industry was facilitated by his association with director George Cukor, who secured him a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Montgomery made his Hollywood debut in the 1929 film So This Is College. Initially, he played exclusively in comedy roles. Montgomery's early career was marked by his work in comedy, although he later portrayed characters in other genres.
Throughout his career, Robert Montgomery accumulated a significant number of acting credits. He worked in the film industry for many years, appearing in a substantial body of work.
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Full Filmography
93 titles- Jornal Português (1938-1951) (2015) as Self (archive footage)
- Lusitanian Illusion (2010) as Self (archive footage)
- 42nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- Checking Out: Grand Hotel (2004) as Self (archive footage)
- Complicated Women (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Ingrid Bergman Remembered (1996) as Self (archive footage)
- That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) as (archive footage)
- That's Entertainment! (1974) as (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Hollywood: The Dream Factory (1972) as Self (archive footage)
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Gallant Hours (1960) as Narration (American scenes)
- The Gallant Hours (1960) Producer
- The Gallant Hours (1960) Director
- Robert Montgomery Presents (1950) as Self - Host
- Robert Montgomery Presents (1950) Producer
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self
- The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) as Self
- Your Witness (1950) as Adam Heyward
- Your Witness (1950) Director
- Breakdowns of 1949 (1949) as Self
- Once More, My Darling (1949) as Collier Laing
- Once More, My Darling (1949) Director
- June Bride (1948) as Carey Jackson
- The Secret Land (1948) as Narrator
- The Saxon Charm (1948) as Matt Saxon
- Ride the Pink Horse (1947) as Lucky Gagin
- Ride the Pink Horse (1947) Director
- Lady in the Lake (1946) as Phillip Marlowe
- Lady in the Lake (1946) Director
- They Were Expendable (1945) as Lt. John Brickley
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith (1941) as David
- Rage in Heaven (1941) as Philip Monrell
- Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941) as Joe Pendleton
- Unfinished Business (1941) as Tommy Duncan
- Busman's Honeymoon (1940) as Lord Peter Wimsey
- The Earl of Chicago (1940) as Robert Kilmount
- A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound (1940) as Self
- Fast and Loose (1939) as Joel Sloane
- From the Ends of the Earth (1939) as Self
- Three Loves Has Nancy (1938) as Malcolm 'Mal' Niles
- Hollywood Goes to Town (1938) as Self
- The First Hundred Years (1938) as David Conway
- Hollywood Handicap (1938) as Himself
- Yellow Jack (1938) as John O'Hara
- The Last of Mrs. Cheyney (1937) as Lord Arthur Dilling
- Night Must Fall (1937) as Danny
- Live, Love and Learn (1937) as Bob Graham
- The Romance of Celluloid (1937) as Self
- Ever Since Eve (1937) as Freddy Matthews
- Trouble for Two (1936) as Prince Florizel
- Piccadilly Jim (1936) as James Crocker, Jr.
- Petticoat Fever (1936) as Dascom Dinsmore
- No More Ladies (1935) as Sheridan 'Sherry' Warren
- Biography of a Bachelor Girl (1935) as Richard 'Dickie' Kurt
- Vanessa: Her Love Story (1935) as Benjamin Herries
- Starlit Days at the Lido (1935) as Self
- Screen Snapshots Series 14, No. 8 (1935)
- Fugitive Lovers (1934) as Paul Porter, aka Stephen Blaine
- Forsaking All Others (1934) as Dillon 'Dill" Todd
- Riptide (1934) as Tommie L. Trent
- The Mystery of Mr. X (1934) as Nicholas Revel
- Hide-Out (1934) as Jonathan 'Lucky' Wilson
- Hell Below (1933) as Lieut. Thomas Knowlton USN
- When Ladies Meet (1933) as Jimmie
- Night Flight (1933) as Auguste Pellerin
- Going Hollywood (1933) as Himself - Premiere Clip (archive footage)
- Another Language (1933) as Victor Hallam
- Made on Broadway (1933) as Jeff
- Blondie of the Follies (1932) as Larry Belmont
- But the Flesh Is Weak (1932) as Max Clement
- Letty Lynton (1932) as Hale Darrow
- Lovers Courageous (1932) as Willie Smith
- Faithless (1932) as William 'Bill' Wade
- Private Lives (1931) as Elyot Chase
- The Man in Possession (1931) as Raymond Dabney
- Strangers May Kiss (1931) as Steve
- Inspiration (1931) as André Montell
- The Easiest Way (1931) as Jack Madison
- Shipmates (1931) as John Paul Jones
- The Divorcee (1930) as Don
- Free and Easy (1930) as Larry
- Love in the Rough (1930) as Kelly
- The Big House (1930) as Kent Marlowe
- Our Blushing Brides (1930) as Tony Jardine
- The Voice of Hollywood (1930)
- War Nurse (1930) as Wally O'Brien
- The Sins of the Children (1930) as Nick Higginson
- Estrellados (1930) as Self (Guest Appearance at Premiere)
- So This Is College (1929) as Biff
- The Single Standard (1929) as Party Boy (uncredited)
- Their Own Desire (1929) as John 'Jack' Douglas Cheever
- Untamed (1929) as Andy McAllister
- Three Live Ghosts (1929) as William Foster
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Robert Montgomery best known for?
Robert Montgomery is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including That's Entertainment, Part II (1976), That's Entertainment! (1974), The Merv Griffin Show (1962), The Gallant Hours (1960).
When and where was Robert Montgomery born?
Robert Montgomery was born on May 21, 1904 in Fishkill Landing [now Beacon], New York, USA. They passed away on September 27, 1981.
How many credits does Robert Montgomery have?
Robert Montgomery has accumulated over 93 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1929 to 2015.
What is Robert Montgomery's background in cinema and television?
Robert Montgomery was an American film and television actor, director, and producer. He was born on May 21, 1904, in Fishkill Landing, now Beacon, New York, USA. Montgomery established a stage career and became popular enough to turn down an offer to appear in the film This Is Heaven. He debuted in So This Is College i...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- That's Entertainment! (1974) as (archive footage) (uncredited) — aged about 70
- June Bride (1948) as Carey Jackson — aged about 44
- That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) as (archive footage) — aged about 72
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self — aged about 46
- The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) as Self — aged about 46
- The Gallant Hours (1960) as Narration (American scenes) — aged about 56
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