Paul Guilfoyle (actor, born 1902)
Paul Guilfoyle (July 14, 1902 – June 27, 1961)[1] was an American stage, film and television actor. Later in his career, he also directed films and television episodes.
Paul Guilfoyle | |
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 c. 1938 | |
| Born | July 14, 1902 Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | June 27, 1961 (aged 58) Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor, director |
| Years active | 1923–1961 |
| Spouse(s) | Katherine Agatha Mulqueen (m.?–1961) |
| Children | Anthony Paul Guilfoyle (1936–1988) |
Guilfoyle was born in Jersey City, New Jersey.[1]
He started off working on stage, performing on Broadway in 16 plays according to the Internet Broadway Database, beginning with The Jolly Roger and Cyrano de Bergerac in 1923 and ending with Jayhawker in 1934.[2] He appeared in many films that starred Lee Tracy in the 1930s. In the 1949 crime film White Heat, he played (uncredited) a treacherous prison inmate murdered in cold blood by James Cagney's lead character.
He died of a heart attack on June 27, 1961 in Hollywood.[3] He had a son, Anthony.[4] Guilfoyle was interred in Glendale, California's Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | Special Agent | Williams - Quinn's Secretary | |
| 1935 | The Crime of Dr. Crespi | Dr. John Arnold | |
| 1935 | Case of the Missing Man | Henchman Joe | Uncredited |
| 1935 | Escape from Devil's Island | Touvier | Uncredited |
| 1935 | Too Tough to Kill | Reporter | Uncredited |
| 1936 | You May Be Next | Navy Messenger | Uncredited |
| 1936 | Roaming Lady | Dr. Wong | |
| 1936 | Two-Fisted Gentleman | Gallagher | |
| 1936 | End of the Trail | Rough Rider | Uncredited |
| 1936 | Wanted! Jane Turner | Phil Crowley | |
| 1936 | Winterset | Garth Esdras | |
| 1937 | Sea Devils | Charlie - Radio Operator | Uncredited |
| 1937 | The Soldier and the Lady | Vasiley | |
| 1937 | The Woman I Love | Bertier | |
| 1937 | You Can't Buy Luck | Frank Bent | |
| 1937 | Behind the Headlines | Art Martin | |
| 1937 | You Can't Beat Love | Louie the Weasel | |
| 1937 | Super-Sleuth | Gibbons | |
| 1937 | The Big Shot | Minor Role | Scenes cut |
| 1937 | Hideaway | Norris | |
| 1937 | Flight from Glory | Jones | |
| 1937 | Fight for Your Lady | Jim Trask | |
| 1937 | Danger Patrol | Tim | |
| 1937 | Quick Money | Ambrose Ames | |
| 1937 | She's Got Everything | Hotel Manager | Uncredited |
| 1938 | Crashing Hollywood | Herman Tibbets | |
| 1938 | Double Danger | Taylor | |
| 1938 | Bringing Up Baby | Minor Role | Uncredited |
| 1938 | Maid's Night Out | P.X. Quinn - Bailbondsman | Uncredited |
| 1938 | This Marriage Business | Frankie Spencer | |
| 1938 | Law of the Underworld | Batsy | |
| 1938 | Blind Alibi | Taggart | |
| 1938 | The Saint in New York | Hymie Fanro | |
| 1938 | Sky Giant | 'Fergie' Ferguson | |
| 1938 | I'm From the City | Willie | |
| 1938 | Carefree | Elevator Starter | Uncredited |
| 1938 | Fugitives for a Night | Monks | |
| 1938 | Mr. Doodle Kicks Off | O'Hara - Club Manager | Uncredited |
| 1938 | The Mad Miss Manton | Bat Regan | |
| 1938 | Tarnished Angel | Edward 'Eddie' Fox | |
| 1938 | The Law West of Tombstone | Bud McQuinn | |
| 1939 | Pacific Liner | Wishart | |
| 1939 | Boy Slaves | Truck Driver | Uncredited |
| 1939 | Society Lawyer | Murtock | |
| 1939 | Unexpected Father | Ed Stone - Sandy's Uncle | |
| 1939 | Heritage of the Desert | Snap Thornton | |
| 1939 | News Is Made at Night | Bat Randall | |
| 1939 | Our Leading Citizen | Jerry Peters | |
| 1939 | Sabotage | Steve Barsht | |
| 1939 | One Hour to Live | Stanley Jones | |
| 1939 | Thou Shalt Not Kill | Gordon Mavis | |
| 1940 | Remember the Night | District Attorney | |
| 1940 | Abe Lincoln in Illinois | Minor Role | Uncredited |
| 1940 | The Grapes of Wrath | Floyd | |
| 1940 | The Saint Takes Over | Clarence "Pearly" Gates | |
| 1940 | Brother Orchid | Red Martin | |
| 1940 | Millionaires in Prison | Ox | |
| 1940 | One Crowded Night | Jim | |
| 1940 | Wildcat Bus | Donovan | |
| 1940 | East of the River | Balmy | |
| 1941 | The Saint in Palm Springs | Clarence "Pearly" Gates | |
| 1942 | The Man Who Returned to Life | Clyde Beebe | |
| 1942 | Who Is Hope Schuyler? | Carl Spence | |
| 1942 | Time to Kill | Monaghan, Apartment Manager | Uncredited |
| 1943 | White Savage | Erik | |
| 1943 | Petticoat Larceny | Joe 'Tinhorn' Foster | |
| 1943 | The North Star | Iakin | Alternative title: Armored Attack |
| 1943 | Three Russian Girls | Trishin | |
| 1944 | It Happened Tomorrow | Shep | |
| 1944 | The Seventh Cross | Fiedler | |
| 1944 | The Master Race | Josef Katry | |
| 1944 | The Mark of the Whistler | 'Limpy' Smith | |
| 1945 | The Missing Corpse | Andy McDonald | |
| 1945 | Why Girls Leave Home | Steve Raymond | |
| 1946 | The Scarlet Horseman | Jim Bannion (The Scarlet Horseman) | |
| 1946 | The Virginian | Shorty | |
| 1946 | Sweetheart of Sigma Chi | Frankie | |
| 1947 | Sinbad the Sailor | Camel Drover | Uncredited |
| 1947 | The Millerson Case | Jud Rookstool | |
| 1947 | Second Chance | Nick | |
| 1947 | Messenger of Peace | Peter Kerl | |
| 1947 | Roses Are Red | George "Buster" Cooley | |
| 1948 | Trouble Preferred | Baby Face Charlie | |
| 1949 | A Woman's Secret | Radio Program Moderator | Uncredited |
| 1949 | The Judge | William Jackson | |
| 1949 | Miss Mink of 1949 | Uncle Newton | |
| 1949 | Follow Me Quietly | Overbeck | |
| 1949 | Mighty Joe Young | Smith | |
| 1949 | White Heat | Roy Parker | Uncredited |
| 1949 | I Married a Communist | Ralston | Alternative title: The Woman on Pier 13 |
| 1949 | There's a Girl in My Heart | Father Callahan | |
| 1950 | Davy Crockett, Indian Scout | Ben | |
| 1950 | Bomba and the Hidden City | Hassan | |
| 1951 | When I Grow Up | Doc | |
| 1951 | Journey Into Light | Fanatic | |
| 1952 | Japanese War Bride | Soldier | Uncredited |
| 1952 | Actor's and Sin | Mr. Blue | Segment "Woman of Sin" |
| 1952 | Confidence Girl | William Pope | Uncredited |
| 1953 | Julius Caesar | Citizen of Rome #1 | |
| 1953 | Captain Scarface | Director | |
| 1953 | The Body Beautiful | Investigator | |
| 1953 | Torch Song | Monty Rolfe | |
| 1953 | The Diamond Queen | Guide | |
| 1954 | The Golden Idol | Prince Ali Ben Mamoud | |
| 1954 | A Life at Stake | Director | |
| 1954 | Apache | Santos | |
| 1955 | Chief Crazy Horse | Worm | |
| 1955 | Not as a Stranger | Mr. Burke | Uncredited |
| 1955 | Trial | Cap Grant | |
| 1960 | The Boy and the Pirates | Snipe | |
| 1960 | Tess of the Storm Country | Director | |
Television credits
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952-1953 | Racket Squad | Director 2 episodes | |
| 1954 | The Public Defender | Director 2 episodes | |
| 1955 | Waterfront | Director Episode: "Sea Explorers" | |
| 1955-1957 | Highway Patrol | Director 9 episodes | |
| 1956-1957 | Dr. Christian | Director 6 episodes | |
| 1955-1957 | Science Fiction Theatre | Director 15 episodes | |
| 1956-1957 | Sheriff of Cochise | Director 7 episodes | |
| 1957 | Captain David Grief | Lascaux | Episode: "The Canvas Treasures of Kierke Isle" |
| 1957 | Men of Annapolis | Director 5 episodes | |
| 1958 | Official Detective | Director 5 episodes | |
| 1958 | Tombstone Territory | Director Episode: "Fight for a Fugitive" | |
| 1959 | Lock Up | Director Episode: "The Harry Connors Story" | |
| 1959 | Colt .45 | Director 2 episodes | |
| 1959 | Sugarfoot | Director Episode: "The Gaucho" | |
| 1959-1960 | Lawman | Director 2 episodes | |
| 1960 | Sea Hunt | Director 2 episodes | |
| 1960 | Gunsmoke | Reverend | Episode: "Shooting Stopover" (final appearance) |
References
- Ellenberger, Allan R. (2001). Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries: A Directory. McFarland. p. 53. ISBN 9780786409839. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
- Paul Guilfoyle at the Internet Broadway Database
- "Character actor found dead". Warsaw Times. June 30, 1961. p. 2. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
- "Paul Guilfoyle, Actor, 58, Dies; Known for His Character Roles". The New York Times. June 30, 1961.
External links
- Paul Guilfoyle at the Internet Broadway Database
- Paul Guilfoyle at IMDb
- Paul Guilfoyle at AllMovie
- Paul Guilfoyle at Find a Grave
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