Person

Hooper Atchley

Acting · 1887–1943 · Ebenezer, Tennessee, USA

Biography

Hooper Atchley (1887–1943) was an American film actor. He appeared in 214 films between 1929 and 1944 and is known for his appearance as the inconsiderate father in the Our Gang film Birthday Blues.

Known for

Filmography

1949Squadron of DoomBaron Caldoni
1946Desert CommandEl Kadur
1943Lost AngelPepi (uncredited)
1943Corvette K-225Civilian
1943The West Side KidBusinessman
1943Black Hills ExpressMayor Jason Phelps
1943Honeymoon LodgeTheatrical Man
1943Action in the North AtlanticLieutenant-Commander (uncredited)
1943Mission to MoscowFather (uncredited)
1943Slightly DangerousMan Getting on Bus (uncredited)
1943Quiet Please, MurderAir Raid Warden
1943IdahoBoard Member
1943G-men vs. the Black DragonHarrison J. Caldwell [Ch. 5]
1942Gentleman Jim(uncredited)
1942For Me and My GalAssistant Stage Manager (uncredited)
1942The Pride of the YankeesLathered Man in Barber Shop (uncredited)
1942In Old CaliforniaHiggins
1942Fingers at the WindowAmbulance Doctor (uncredited)
1942This Time for KeepsMasquerade Party Judge
1942InflationClothing Store Manager (uncredited)
1941Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc.Arthur Trent
1941Johnny EagerGambler Who Made Eight the Hard Way (uncredited)
1941Appointment for LoveHeadwaiter (uncredited)
1941King of the Texas RangersDruggist Porter
1941Honky TonkSenator Ford (uncredited)
1941Belle StarrCarpetbagger
1941The Little FoxesParty Guest (uncredited)
1941Our WifeTicket Man (uncredited)
1941In the NavySenate Committee Member (uncredited)
1941Repent at LeisureFloor Walker
1941Come Live with MeHotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
1940Little Nellie KellyPolice Surgeon (uncredited)
1940The Gay CaballeroSheriff McBride
1940Sky MurderMark - Party Guest
1940I Love You AgainMan Greeting Wilson Saying 'Look Chief' (uncredited)
1940Haunted HouseProsecuting Attorney
1940Adventures of Red RyderCommissioner Treadway
1940Edison, the ManBroker
1940Free, Blonde and 21Payne, Sugar Daddy
1940Wolf of New YorkDetective
1940The Fatal HourFrank Belden, Sr.
1940City of ChanceBill - Croupier
1940The Man Who Wouldn't TalkFinney's Lawyer
1939GeronimoGeorge Boutwell
1939Saga of Death ValleyDr. Ward
1939Too Busy to WorkCharles Carter
1939Pack Up Your TroublesBooking Agent
1939Honeymoon in BaliPeter (uncredited)
1939Chicken Wagon FamilyMean-Looking Man
1939Mountain RhythmMr. Daniels
1939S.O.S Tidal Wave
1939East Side of HeavenExecutive (uncredited)
1939The Mystery of Mr. WongCarslake
1939Nancy Drew... ReporterThe Chemist (uncredited)
1939The Phantom CreepsExperimental Lab Tech
1939Stand Up and FightFox Hunt Guest
1939Homicide BureauCurtis - Crime Lab Technician
1939Pirates of the Skies
1938Trade WindsDetective (Uncredited)
1938BlondieMan on Bus (uncredited)
1938Say It in FrenchBit Part
1938Gangster's BoySammy Trip
1938Cipher BureauCmdr. Nash
1938The Lady ObjectsDoctor
1938Mr. Wong, DetectiveChristian Wilk
1938Romance of the Limberlost
1938Hunted MenHeadwaiter
1938Condemned WomenProsecutor
1938The Old Barn DanceMaxwell
1937Love and HissesJoe Moss
1937Missing WitnessesMacey's Attorney (uncredited)
1937Portia on TrialJack Madden
1937Radio PatrolCasey
1937The Women Men MarryArnold (uncredited)
1937The Last Train from MadridMartin (uncredited)
1937Border CafeRailroad Ticket Agent (uncredited)
1937They Gave Him a GunArmy Doctor (uncredited)
1937You Only Live OnceTeletype Operator (uncredited)
1937Find the WitnessCarney
1936General SpankySlavemaster at Meeting
1936Roarin' LeadHackett
1936The Accusing FingerSenator
1936Without OrdersWorried Man Awaiting Salt Lake Flight
1936The Luckiest Girl in the WorldConductor
1936Navy BornCommander Seeley
1936The Crime PatrolDoctor Simmons
1936Wife vs. SecretaryPostal Clerk (uncredited)
1936The Return of Jimmy ValentineRocco
1936Exclusive StoryAttorney (uncredited)
1935The Sagebrush TroubadourHenry Nolan
1935Hot MoneyBeresford - Apartment Manager (uncredited)
1935Two for TonightManager
1935The Adventures of Rex and RintyDebor
1935Mad LoveTrain Conductor (Uncredited)
1935The Outlaw DeputyHowger
1934The WesternerWayne Wallace
1934Mystery MountainDr. Edwards
1934The Prescott KidBonner
1934Against the LawO'Brien
1934ChainedS.S. Official (uncredited)
1934I Can't EscapeHarley
1934Sadie McKeeIntern with Dr. Briggs (uncredited)
1934Queen ChristinaAntonio's Companion in Coach (uncredited)
1934Speed WingsCrandall
1933Gun JusticeSam Burkett
1933Shadows of Sing Sing
1933Big Time Or BustLewis
1933BombshellCar Salesman (uncredited)
1933Rhapsody in BrewMr. Atchley, Blystone's Attorney (uncredited)
1933Gambling ShipDoctor (uncredited)
1933The SphinxOliver P. Curran
1933The Three MusketeersEl Kadur
1933The Dude BanditAl Burton
1933Scarlet RiverClink McPherson
1932Lawyer ManTony's Aide (uncredited)
1932If I Had a MillionHotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
1932Midnight WarningDr. Steven Walcott
1932Birthday BluesJohn, the inconsiderate father
1932Trouble in ParadiseInsurance Agent (uncredited)
1932The Phantom PresidentAnnouncer (uncredited)
1932GoldKramer
1932Fighting for JusticeTrent
1932The Spirit of the WestMatt Ryder
1932Hell's HouseCaptain of the Guard
1932The Local Bad ManJoe Murdock
1932Union DepotStation Agent Having No Available Berths (uncredited)
1932High PressureNightclub Manager (uncredited)
1932FreaksDoctoer (uncredited)
1931The Secret WitnessHerbert 'Bert' Folsom
1931Men in Her LifeDistrict Attorney
1931Branded MenRamsey aka Cunningham
1931Near the Trail's EndBart Morgan
1931The Arizona TerrorCaptain Cole Porter
1931Sundown TrailMr. Marston
1931Ladies' ManHeadwaiter
1931Clearing the RangeLafe Kildare
1931MillieDistrict Attorney Sanders (uncredited)
1930The Santa Fe TrailMarc Coulard

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