Franklin Pangborn

Franklin Pangborn

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Franklin Pangborn (January 23, 1889 – July 20, 1958) was an American comedic character actor famous for playing small but memorable roles with comic flair. He appeared in scores of feature films playing essentially the same character: prissy, polite, elegant, highly energetic, often officious, fastidious, somewhat nervous, prone to becoming flustered but essentially upbeat, and with immediately recognizable high-speed, patter-type speech. He typically played an officious desk clerk in a hotel, a self-important musician, a fastidious headwaiter, an enthusiastic birdwatcher, and the like, and was usually put in a situation of frustration or flustered by the antics of others. Pangborn was an effective foil for many major comedians.

Birthdate:1889-01-23
Death Date1958-07-20
Place Of BirthNewark, New Jersey, USA
Known For: Acting
Gender:Men
Known AsJoseph Franklin Pangborn, Franklyn Pangborn, Frank Pangborn

Works

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Menu

John Xavier Omsk (uncredited)

Tango
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Tango

Oscar, the Photographer

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Sunny

Party Guest (uncredited)

Photos