
Person
Robert Arthur
Acting · 1925–2008 · Aberdeen, Washington, USA
Biography
Robert Arthur (born Robert Paul Arthaud; June 18, 1925 – October 1, 2008) was an American motion picture actor who appeared in dozens of films in the 1940s and 1950s. He appeared in the 1949 war film Twelve O'Clock High as the comic relief–providing Sgt. McIllhenny, in the 1951 Billy Wilder film Ace in the Hole, and in the 1950s television program The Lone Ranger. Arthur was known for playing youthful teenage or young adult roles. In his later years, Arthur became an activist for gay rights on behalf of senior citizens. He died in Aberdeen, Washington in 2008, aged 83.
Known for

Full House
The Minister

Matinee Theater
1955

Four Star Playhouse
David

Telephone Time
Alex Samenian

Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Guide

Navy Log
Lt. Lambie
Lux Video Theatre
1950

Frontier
Kip Ross

Ace in the Hole
Herbie Cook

Mildred Pierce
High School Boy (uncredited)
Filmography
- 1995The Diamond StudMr. Boyle / Mr. Santacroce
- 1992Kiss-Offthe Police Lieutenant
- 1992Rasslethe Reporter
- 1987Full HouseThe Minister
- 1986RushesUncle Arthur
- 1984Jobsite(non-sexual)
- 1984Jock EmpireMr. Hays
- 1964Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.Guide
- 1961Wild YouthFrankie
- 1958Young and WildJerry Coltrin
- 1957Hellcats of the NavyFreddy Warren
- 1956The Desperados Are in TownLonny Kesh
- 1956Francis in the Haunted HouseProducer
- 1956Telephone TimeAlex Samenian
- 1955Matinee Theater
- 1955FrontierKip Ross
- 1955Navy LogLt. Lambie
- 1955Top of the WorldSkippy McGuire
- 1954Return from the SeaPorter
- 1953Take the High Ground!Donald Quentin Dover IV
- 1953Young BessBarnaby
- 1953The SystemRex Merrick
- 1952Just for YouJerry Blake
- 1952The RingBilly Smith
- 1952Four Star PlayhouseDavid
- 1952Belles on Their ToesFrank Gilbreth
- 1951On the LooseLarry Lindsay
- 1951Ace in the HoleHerbie Cook
- 1951Air CadetWalt Carver
- 1950September AffairDavid Lawrence Jr.
- 1950Lux Video Theatre
- 1949Twelve O'Clock HighSergeant McIllhenny
- 1949You're My EverythingHarold - College Boy in 'Heart of a Co-Ed'
- 1949Mother Is a FreshmanBeaumont Jackson
- 1948Yellow SkyBull Run
- 1948Green Grass of WyomingKen McLaughlin
- 1947Mother Wore TightsBob Clarkman
- 1947Hollywood WonderlandTour Guide (uncredited)
- 1947Nora PrentissGregory Talbot
- 1947The Devil On WheelsTodd Powell
- 1946Sweetheart of Sigma ChiHarry Townsend
- 1946Nobody Lives ForeverBellhop (uncredited)
- 1946Night and DayCustomer (uncredited)
- 1945Too Young to KnowJimmy
- 1945Danger SignalHotel Boy
- 1945Mildred PierceHigh School Boy (uncredited)
- 1945Roughly SpeakingFrankie at 17
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