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Reginald Gardiner

October 14, 2023

William Reginald Gardiner (27 February 1903 – 7 July 1980)[1] was an English actor on the stage, in films and on television.

Reginald Gardiner
Trailer for Sweethearts (1938)
Born
William Reginald Gardiner

(1903-02-27)27 February 1903
London, England, UK
Died7 July 1980(1980-07-07) (aged 77)
Westwood, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
OccupationActor
Years active1927–1968
Spouse(s)Wyn Richmond
(m. 19??; div. 19??)
Nadia Petrova
​
​
(m. 1942)​
Children1

Early years Edit

Gardiner was born in Wimbledon, England, and he was a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.[2] His parents wanted him to be an architect, but he insisted on a career as an actor.

Stage and radio Edit

Gardiner started as a super on stage and eventually became well known on the West End stage. "He appeared in British revues, plays and films before delighting Broadway audiences in 1935 with a wallpaper imitation act in At Home Abroad."[2] His other Broadway credits include Little Glass Clock and An Evening with Beatrice Lillie.[3]

He was also well known to radio listeners, and was known on the air for his amusing train and car noises.

Film Edit

Gardiner worked in almost 100 movies.[1] He started film work in crowd scenes, making his big film break in 1927 the silent film The Lodger, by Alfred Hitchcock.

 
Gardiner and Charlie Chaplin in The Great Dictator (1940)

His Hollywood film debut came in 1936.[2] During his career he was cast in numerous roles, often as a British butler. One of his most famous roles was that of Schultz in Charlie Chaplin's The Great Dictator. He also performed memorable turns as Beverly Carlton (a parody of Noël Coward) in The Man Who Came to Dinner, the spurned "almost-husband" in The Doctor Takes a Wife, Christmas in Connecticut and – one of his most memorable roles – in the Laurel and Hardy epic The Flying Deuces.

Television Edit

He made guest appearances on television sitcoms of the 1960s, including Fess Parker's ABC series, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and Stanley Holloway's Our Man Higgins. He appeared in the 1964 Perry Mason episode "The Case of the Ugly Duckling", as business owner Albert Charity, and in an episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents ("Banquo's Chair"). In 1966, he was featured on Green Acres as orchestra conductor Sir Geoffrey in the first-season episode "Culture". In 1968, Gardiner appeared as a butler in an episode of “The Monkees” titled “The Monkees Mind Their Manor”. His last major role was alongside Phyllis Diller in her 1966–1967 ABC series The Pruitts of Southampton. Also in 1967 he made a guest appearance on Petticoat Junction, in the episode "Uncle Joe and the Master Plan", as Gaylord Martindale. He played role of Mr. Maudlin in season 6, episode 19, "Dead as a Dude" of 77 Sunset Strip.

Recordings Edit

Gardiner recorded a curious and eccentric classic called "Trains", which was regularly played on the 1950s British radio programme Children's Favourites. This record consisted of a tipsy-sounding Gardiner reciting a monologue, which he first introduced in the 1935 Broadway revue At Home Abroad, about steam railway engines (which he claimed were 'livid beasts') and impersonating both the engines themselves and the sound of trains running on the track. This latter he famously characterised as 'diddly-dee, diddly-dum' to mimic the sound pattern as the four pairs of bogie wheels ran over joins between the lengths of track – a sound no longer heard since welded rail joins were introduced. "Trains" was released as a 78 and a 45 by English Decca Records (F 5278) which remained on catalogue into the 1970s. At the end of the record Gardiner signs off with "Well folks, that's all: back to the asylum." He was summoned to Buckingham Palace to give a performance in person.

Personal life Edit

Gardiner was married twice. He first married Wyn Richmond, a British actress, but they divorced. Later he married model Nadia Petrova.[1]

Gardiner had a son out of wedlock with Jane Bagnato in Toronto, Canada: Reginald James "Jamie" Gardiner was born January 1, 1939. He left Jane and his son after three years to marry Nadia. Jamie's last name was changed to Williams at age 8, after his mother married Reginald Williams in 1947.

Death Edit

Gardiner died of a heart attack at his home in Westwood, California, on 7 July 1980. He was survived by his wife.[1]

Filmography Edit

Selected stage credits Edit

Radio appearances Edit

Year Program Episode/source
1944 Suspense Voyage Through Darkness[4]

The Merry Widower

References Edit

  1. ^ a b c d "Gardiner, Character Actor, Dies". Indiana Gazette. Pennsylvania, Indiana. 8 July 1980. p. 12. Retrieved 5 March 2016 – via Newspapers.com.  
  2. ^ a b c Katz, Ephraim (1979). The Film Encyclopedia: The Most Comprehensive Encyclopedia of World Cinema in a Single Volume. Perigee Books. ISBN 0-399-50601-2. pp. 465–466.
  3. ^ "We found 35 results for "Reginald Gardiner"". Playbill. Retrieved 5 March 2016.
  4. ^ "Those Were the Days". Nostalgia Digest. 42 (2): 37. Spring 2016.

External links Edit

 
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Reginald Gardiner news newspapers books scholar JSTOR March 2013 Learn how and when to remove this template message William Reginald Gardiner 27 February 1903 7 July 1980 1 was an English actor on the stage in films and on television Reginald GardinerTrailer for Sweethearts 1938 BornWilliam Reginald Gardiner 1903 02 27 27 February 1903London England UKDied7 July 1980 1980 07 07 aged 77 Westwood Los Angeles California U S Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park Hollywood HillsOccupationActorYears active1927 1968Spouse s Wyn Richmond m 19 div 19 Nadia Petrova m 1942 wbr Children1 Contents 1 Early years 2 Stage and radio 3 Film 4 Television 5 Recordings 6 Personal life 7 Death 8 Filmography 9 Selected stage credits 10 Radio appearances 11 References 12 External linksEarly years EditGardiner was born in Wimbledon England and he was a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art 2 His parents wanted him to be an architect but he insisted on a career as an actor Stage and radio EditGardiner started as a super on stage and eventually became well known on the West End stage He appeared in British revues plays and films before delighting Broadway audiences in 1935 with a wallpaper imitation act in At Home Abroad 2 His other Broadway credits include Little Glass Clock and An Evening with Beatrice Lillie 3 He was also well known to radio listeners and was known on the air for his amusing train and car noises Film EditGardiner worked in almost 100 movies 1 He started film work in crowd scenes making his big film break in 1927 the silent film The Lodger by Alfred Hitchcock nbsp Gardiner and Charlie Chaplin in The Great Dictator 1940 His Hollywood film debut came in 1936 2 During his career he was cast in numerous roles often as a British butler One of his most famous roles was that of Schultz in Charlie Chaplin s The Great Dictator He also performed memorable turns as Beverly Carlton a parody of Noel Coward in The Man Who Came to Dinner the spurned almost husband in The Doctor Takes a Wife Christmas in Connecticut and one of his most memorable roles in the Laurel and Hardy epic The Flying Deuces Television EditHe made guest appearances on television sitcoms of the 1960s including Fess Parker s ABC series Mr Smith Goes to Washington and Stanley Holloway s Our Man Higgins He appeared in the 1964 Perry Mason episode The Case of the Ugly Duckling as business owner Albert Charity and in an episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents Banquo s Chair In 1966 he was featured on Green Acres as orchestra conductor Sir Geoffrey in the first season episode Culture In 1968 Gardiner appeared as a butler in an episode of The Monkees titled The Monkees Mind Their Manor His last major role was alongside Phyllis Diller in her 1966 1967 ABC series The Pruitts of Southampton Also in 1967 he made a guest appearance on Petticoat Junction in the episode Uncle Joe and the Master Plan as Gaylord Martindale He played role of Mr Maudlin in season 6 episode 19 Dead as a Dude of 77 Sunset Strip Recordings EditGardiner recorded a curious and eccentric classic called Trains which was regularly played on the 1950s British radio programme Children s Favourites This record consisted of a tipsy sounding Gardiner reciting a monologue which he first introduced in the 1935 Broadway revue At Home Abroad about steam railway engines which he claimed were livid beasts and impersonating both the engines themselves and the sound of trains running on the track This latter he famously characterised as diddly dee diddly dum to mimic the sound pattern as the four pairs of bogie wheels ran over joins between the lengths of track a sound no longer heard since welded rail joins were introduced Trains was released as a 78 and a 45 by English Decca Records F 5278 which remained on catalogue into the 1970s At the end of the record Gardiner signs off with Well folks that s all back to the asylum He was summoned to Buckingham Palace to give a performance in person Personal life EditGardiner was married twice He first married Wyn Richmond a British actress but they divorced Later he married model Nadia Petrova 1 Gardiner had a son out of wedlock with Jane Bagnato in Toronto Canada Reginald James Jamie Gardiner was born January 1 1939 He left Jane and his son after three years to marry Nadia Jamie s last name was changed to Williams at age 8 after his mother married Reginald Williams in 1947 Death EditGardiner died of a heart attack at his home in Westwood California on 7 July 1980 He was survived by his wife 1 Filmography EditThe Lodger 1927 Dancer at Ball uncredited The Perfect Lady 1931 Lord Tony Carderay Josser on the River 1932 Donald Leave It to Smith 1933 Lord Redwood Radio Parade 1933 Himself The Diplomatic Lover 1934 Dersingham Virginia s Husband 1934 John Craddock Borrow a Million 1934 Alastair Cartwright A Little Bit of Bluff 1935 Hugh Rigby Royal Cavalcade 1935 Bus Conductor Opening Night 1935 Born to Dance 1936 Policeman A Damsel in Distress 1937 Keggs Everybody Sing 1938 Jerrold Hope Marie Antoinette 1938 Comte d Artois Sweethearts 1938 Norman Trumpett The Girl Downstairs 1938 Willie The Flying Deuces 1939 Francois The Night of Nights 1939 J Neville Prime The Doctor Takes a Wife 1940 John Pierce Dulcy 1940 Schuyler Van Dyke The Great Dictator 1940 Commander Schultz My Life with Caroline 1941 Paul A Yank in the R A F 1941 Roger Pillby Sundown 1941 Lt Rodney Roddy Turner The Man Who Came to Dinner 1942 Beverly Carlton Captains of the Clouds 1942 Scrounger Harris Immortal Sergeant 1943 Tom Benedict Forever and a Day 1943 Assistant Hotel Manager Claudia 1943 Jerry Seymour Sweet Rosie O Grady 1943 Charles Duke of Trippingham The Horn Blows at Midnight 1945 Composer Archibald Archie Dexter Molly and Me 1945 Harry Phillips Peabody the Butler Christmas in Connecticut 1945 John Sloan The Dolly Sisters 1945 Tony Duke of Breck Do You Love Me 1946 Herbert Benham One More Tomorrow 1946 James Jim Aloysius Fisk Cluny Brown 1946 Hilary Ames I Wonder Who s Kissing Her Now 1947 Will Hough Fury at Furnace Creek 1948 Capt Grover A Walsh That Lady in Ermine 1948 Alberto That Wonderful Urge 1948 Count Andre de Guyon Wabash Avenue 1950 English Eddie I ll Get By 1950 Himself uncredited Halls of Montezuma 1951 Sgt Johnson Elopement 1951 Roger Evans Androcles and the Lion 1952 Lentulus Black Widow 1954 Brian Mullen Ain t Misbehavin 1955 Anatole Piermont Rogers The Birds and the Bees 1956 Gerald The Story of Mankind 1957 William Shakespeare Rock A Bye Baby 1958 Harold Hermann Back Street 1961 Dalian Mr Hobbs Takes a Vacation 1962 Reggie McHugh What a Way to Go 1964 Painter Sergeant Deadhead 1965 Lt Comm Talbott Do Not Disturb 1965 SimmonsSelected stage credits EditChance Acquaintance by John Van Druten 1927 A Present from Margate by Ian Hay 1933 Radio appearances EditYear Program Episode source1944 Suspense Voyage Through Darkness 4 The Merry WidowerReferences Edit a b c d Gardiner Character Actor Dies Indiana Gazette Pennsylvania Indiana 8 July 1980 p 12 Retrieved 5 March 2016 via Newspapers com nbsp a b c Katz Ephraim 1979 The Film Encyclopedia The Most Comprehensive Encyclopedia of World Cinema in a Single Volume Perigee Books ISBN 0 399 50601 2 pp 465 466 We found 35 results for Reginald Gardiner Playbill Retrieved 5 March 2016 Those Were the Days Nostalgia Digest 42 2 37 Spring 2016 External links Edit nbsp Biography portal nbsp England portal nbsp Los Angeles portal nbsp California portal nbsp Radio portal nbsp Theatre portal nbsp Film portal nbsp Television portal nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Reginald Gardiner Reginald Gardiner at IMDb Reginald Gardiner at the Internet Broadway Database nbsp Reginald Gardiner at Find a Grave Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Reginald Gardiner amp oldid 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