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Arthur Gould-Porter

January 06, 2023

Arthur Gould-Porter (4 January 1905 – 2 January 1987) was an English actor who appeared in films and on television and stage. His film and TV career spanned from 1942 to 1977, and although mainly a character actor he is remembered for his part as Captain Greer in Disney's Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) and for his reoccurring role as Ravenswood the butler in The Beverley Hillbillies. , He was sometimes credited as Arthur E. Gould-Porter and A. E. Gould-Porter.

Arthur Gould-Porter
Gould-Porter in Torn Curtain (1966)
Born(1905-01-04)4 January 1905
Penzance, Cornwall, England
Died2 January 1987(1987-01-02) (aged 81)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other namesArthur E. Gould-Porter
A. E. Gould-Porter
OccupationActor
Years active1931–1977

Early life

Gould-Porter was born in Penzance, Cornwall, in 1905 to Archibald Gould-Porter and his wife, Mabel Amor. By the early 1930s Gould-Porter had moved to the United States and in 1931 he appeared at the Palm Beach Playhouse in A.A. Milne's Mr. Pim Passes By, to good reviews.[1]

Career

In February 1932 he appeared at the Forrest Theatre on Broadway in the comedy play New York to Cherbourg. He returned to Broadway in 1935 to start an 18-month run at the Broadhurst Theatre in Laurence Housman's play Victoria Regina. Other Broadway appearances included Bachelor Born (1938-39) and Oscar Wilde (1938-39).

By 1942 Gould-Porter was branching into film roles, with uncredited roles in Eagle Squadron, The Black Swan and Random Harvest. He also received his first credited role in 1942 when he appeared as Freddie in the American thriller Nightmare. Gould-Porter continued to find work throughout the 1940s, appearing in minor parts in a string of Hollywood films, including roles in Jane Eyre (1943), National Velvet (1944) and A Double Life (1947). He took a break from film in 1948 and returned to the stage, appearing at the Booth Theatre in Keith Winter's The Rats of Norway. The play lasted just three days before closing, and in 1951 he was again finding roles in film, appearing as a chauffeur in Kind Lady.

In 1952 Gould-Porter made his first appearance on television, appearing in an episode of the American detective series Saber of London. He followed this with further small film parts before landing his largest role to date in the comedy The Girls of Pleasure Island. Despite this larger role, it did not lead to greater success, but work continued to follow with an appearance in the Tony Curtis-led biopic Houdini (1953) and a part as the bartender in Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1953). More television work followed, and between 1955 and 1957 Gould-Porter appeared in The Colgate Comedy Hour, The 20th Century-Fox Hour, Topper, Lux Video Theatre and The Joseph Cotten Show.

From 1955 Gould-Porter began appearing in more notable film roles, included credited parts in Lady Godiva of Coventry (1955) and Top Secret Affair (1957). Although now appearing as a credited film actor, he instead found himself being drawn to more television work, and between 1956 and 1960 he starred in eight episodes of Alfred Hitchcock Presents. He followed this with more small-screen outings in Adventures in Paradise, One Step Beyond, Sea Hunt and The Rogues, amongst others. Of all the television shows he appeared in during the 1960s, he only appeared once as a recurring character, that of Ravenswood the butler in the comedy series Beverley Hillbillies, appearing in eight episodes between 1962 and 1966. In 1966 Gould-Porter made an appearance in an actual Alfred Hitchcock movie, taking the role of Freddy the Bookseller in Torn Curtain. This was followed with a bit part in Richard Fleisher's 1967 British musical film Doctor Dolittle, but he did not return to acting until 1970, when he made an appearance in another musical, Darling Lili. One of his final movie credits was as Captain Greer in the Disney musical Bedknobs and Broomsticks. His final television role came in 1977, when he played Winston Churchill in Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years.

Death

He retired to Los Angeles, where he died in 1987. He was never married.

Filmography

References

  1. ^ Hergeshiemer, Joseph (14 January 1931). "Novelist Joseph Hergeshiemer writes Palm Beach Review". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved 30 November 2013.

External links

 
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Arthur Gould Porter 4 January 1905 2 January 1987 was an English actor who appeared in films and on television and stage His film and TV career spanned from 1942 to 1977 and although mainly a character actor he is remembered for his part as Captain Greer in Disney s Bedknobs and Broomsticks 1971 and for his reoccurring role as Ravenswood the butler in The Beverley Hillbillies He was sometimes credited as Arthur E Gould Porter and A E Gould Porter Arthur Gould PorterGould Porter in Torn Curtain 1966 Born 1905 01 04 4 January 1905Penzance Cornwall EnglandDied2 January 1987 1987 01 02 aged 81 Los Angeles California U S Other namesArthur E Gould PorterA E Gould PorterOccupationActorYears active1931 1977 Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Death 4 Filmography 5 References 6 External linksEarly life EditGould Porter was born in Penzance Cornwall in 1905 to Archibald Gould Porter and his wife Mabel Amor By the early 1930s Gould Porter had moved to the United States and in 1931 he appeared at the Palm Beach Playhouse in A A Milne s Mr Pim Passes By to good reviews 1 Career EditIn February 1932 he appeared at the Forrest Theatre on Broadway in the comedy play New York to Cherbourg He returned to Broadway in 1935 to start an 18 month run at the Broadhurst Theatre in Laurence Housman s play Victoria Regina Other Broadway appearances included Bachelor Born 1938 39 and Oscar Wilde 1938 39 By 1942 Gould Porter was branching into film roles with uncredited roles in Eagle Squadron The Black Swan and Random Harvest He also received his first credited role in 1942 when he appeared as Freddie in the American thriller Nightmare Gould Porter continued to find work throughout the 1940s appearing in minor parts in a string of Hollywood films including roles in Jane Eyre 1943 National Velvet 1944 and A Double Life 1947 He took a break from film in 1948 and returned to the stage appearing at the Booth Theatre in Keith Winter s The Rats of Norway The play lasted just three days before closing and in 1951 he was again finding roles in film appearing as a chauffeur in Kind Lady In 1952 Gould Porter made his first appearance on television appearing in an episode of the American detective series Saber of London He followed this with further small film parts before landing his largest role to date in the comedy The Girls of Pleasure Island Despite this larger role it did not lead to greater success but work continued to follow with an appearance in the Tony Curtis led biopic Houdini 1953 and a part as the bartender in Abbott and Costello Meet Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde 1953 More television work followed and between 1955 and 1957 Gould Porter appeared in The Colgate Comedy Hour The 20th Century Fox Hour Topper Lux Video Theatre and The Joseph Cotten Show From 1955 Gould Porter began appearing in more notable film roles included credited parts in Lady Godiva of Coventry 1955 and Top Secret Affair 1957 Although now appearing as a credited film actor he instead found himself being drawn to more television work and between 1956 and 1960 he starred in eight episodes of Alfred Hitchcock Presents He followed this with more small screen outings in Adventures in Paradise One Step Beyond Sea Hunt and The Rogues amongst others Of all the television shows he appeared in during the 1960s he only appeared once as a recurring character that of Ravenswood the butler in the comedy series Beverley Hillbillies appearing in eight episodes between 1962 and 1966 In 1966 Gould Porter made an appearance in an actual Alfred Hitchcock movie taking the role of Freddy the Bookseller in Torn Curtain This was followed with a bit part in Richard Fleisher s 1967 British musical film Doctor Dolittle but he did not return to acting until 1970 when he made an appearance in another musical Darling Lili One of his final movie credits was as Captain Greer in the Disney musical Bedknobs and Broomsticks His final television role came in 1977 when he played Winston Churchill in Eleanor and Franklin The White House Years Death EditHe retired to Los Angeles where he died in 1987 He was never married Filmography EditEagle Squadron 1942 British Sound Detector uncredited Nightmare 1942 Freddie The Black Swan 1942 Assemblyman uncredited Random Harvest 1942 Attendant uncredited Assignment in Brittany 1943 Naval Officer uncredited Holy Matrimony 1943 Hat Store Clerk uncredited Northern Pursuit 1943 Little Man on Train uncredited Jane Eyre 1943 Young Man uncredited Song of Russia 1944 Courier uncredited The White Cliffs of Dover 1944 Captain Portage uncredited The Invisible Man s Revenge 1944 Tom Meadows uncredited Frenchman s Creek 1944 Thomas Eustick uncredited National Velvet 1944 Attendant uncredited Confidential Agent 1945 Flirty Passenger uncredited Scarlet Street 1945 Critic at Gallery uncredited Gunman s Code 1946 Jackson Stage Passenger uncredited The Verdict 1946 Shopkeeper uncredited The Imperfect Lady 1947 Minor Role uncredited Singapore 1947 Broadcaster uncredited Unconquered 1947 Court Clerk uncredited Forever Amber 1947 Moss Gumble uncredited A Double Life 1947 Actor in Othello A Woman s Vengeance 1948 Bill Warder uncredited Kiss the Blood Off My Hands 1948 Bookie uncredited Kind Lady 1951 Chauffeur Rich Young and Pretty 1951 Reporter uncredited Thunder on the Hill 1951 Proprietor uncredited Thunder in the East 1951 Mr Corbett uncredited Just for You 1952 Alcott Anderson uncredited Against All Flags 1952 Lord Portland uncredited Million Dollar Mermaid 1952 English Reporter uncredited Rogue s March 1953 Mr Paul the Orderly uncredited Fort Vengeance 1953 Constable uncredited The Girls of Pleasure Island 1953 Rev Bates Dangerous When Wet 1953 English Steward uncredited Houdini 1953 Alhambra Manager uncredited Abbott and Costello Meet Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde 1953 Bartender uncredited Money from Home 1953 uncredited So This Is Paris 1954 Albert Butler The Virgin Queen 1955 Randall the Ship Builder uncredited The Girl Rush 1955 Bit Role uncredited Lady Godiva of Coventry 1955 Thorold Around the World in 80 Days 1956 Minor Role uncredited Top Secret Affair 1957 Holmes Dottie s Butler Sea Hunt 1960 Season 3 Episode 21 Pirates of Tortuga 1961 Bonnett 3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt 1964 Mr Blyth Strange Bedfellows 1965 Chief Mortician uncredited Do Not Disturb 1965 Pickering uncredited Assault on a Queen 1966 Officer 4 Torn Curtain 1966 Freddy the Bookseller The Karate Killers 1967 Magistrate Doctor Dolittle 1967 Sir Rupert uncredited Darling Lili 1970 Sergeant Wells Bedknobs and Broomsticks 1971 Captain Greer Frasier the Sensuous Lion 1973 Motel Manager final film role References Edit Cornwall portal Hergeshiemer Joseph 14 January 1931 Novelist Joseph Hergeshiemer writes Palm Beach Review The Palm Beach Post Retrieved 30 November 2013 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Arthur Gould Porter Arthur Gould Porter at IMDb Arthur Gould Porter at the Internet Broadway Database Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 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