Person
Lester Matthews
Acting · 1900–1975 · Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lester Matthews (June 6, 1900 - June 5, 1975) was an English actor born in Nottingham, England, UK. In his career, he made more than 180 appearances in film and on television. He was on occasion erroneously credited as Lester Mathews and especially in later years was sometimes known as Les Matthews. He died on the 6 June 1975 in Los Angeles, California. He was cremated. His ashes were scattered into the Pacific Ocean. He appeared on television many times including an episode of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour entitled "Completely Foolproof" (original air date: March 29, 1965). Description above from the Wikipedia Lester Matthews, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
The Red Skelton Show
Sylvester
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
Mr. Duffy
Bonanza
Forrester
Father Knows Best
Major Alden
The Lucy Show
Lord Van Cleve
Rawhide
Larkins
Adam-12
Gregory Benton
The Beverly Hillbillies
Mr. Fleming Pendleton
Daniel Boone
Major
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Frank Grace
Filmography
- 1970Savage IntruderIra Jaffee
- 1968Adam-12Gregory Benton
- 1968The Name of the GameWinston More
- 1967The Scorpio LettersMr. Harris
- 1966Family Affair
- 1966The Pruitts of SouthamptonButler
- 1966Assault on a QueenDoctor
- 1964Daniel BooneMajor
- 1964The RoguesBailiff
- 1964A Global AffairBritish Delegate (uncredited)
- 1962The Lucy ShowLord Van Cleve
- 1962The Beverly HillbilliesMr. Fleming Pendleton
- 1961HazelReginald Archibald
- 1961RipcordHugh Olds
- 1961By Love PossessedClub Patron (uncredited)
- 1960Surfside 6Inspector Campbell
- 1960AngelCharles
- 1960Coronado 9
- 1960Walk Like a DragonPeter Mott
- 1959Philip Marlowe
- 1959The Dennis O'Keefe Show
- 1959BonanzaForrester
- 1959One Step BeyondPrison Governor
- 1959RawhideLarkins
- 195877 Sunset StripInspector T. Carnahan
- 1958Yancy DerringerJerrison Ames
- 1958Behind Closed DoorsColonel Brookston
- 1957How to Marry a Millionaire
- 1957Richard Diamond, Private DetectiveFrank Grace
- 1956Dr. Fu ManchuSir Denis Nayland Smith
- 1956Telephone Time
- 1955Flame of the IslandsGus
- 1955The Far HorizonsMr. Hancock
- 1955MoonfleetMajor Hennishaw
- 1955Ten Wanted MenAdam Stewart
- 1954DésiréeCaulaincourt (uncredited)
- 1954December Bride
- 1954Father Knows BestMajor Alden
- 1954King Richard and the CrusadersArchbishop of Tyre / Narrator
- 1954Jungle Man-EatersComm. Kingston
- 1954Passport to DangerU.S. Consul Charlie Edmunds
- 1954Public DefenderMr. Harrington
- 1954Charge of the LancersGen. Stanhope
- 1953Man in the AtticChief Insp. Melville
- 1953Bad for Each OtherDr. Homer Gleeson
- 1953Young BessSir William Paget
- 1953SangareeGen. Victor Darby
- 1953Fort TiLord Jeffrey Amherst
- 1953Trouble Along the WayCardinal William Patrick O'Shea
- 1953The Desert RatsForeign Secretary (uncredited)
- 1953Savage MutinyMaj. Walsh
- 1953You Are ThereGanzel
- 1953NiagaraDoctor (uncredited)
- 1952Against All FlagsSir Cloudsley
- 1952OmnibusThe Chief
- 1952Operation SecretRobbins
- 1952The Ford Television TheatreCarlton
- 1952Captain PirateCol. Ramsey
- 1952Les MiserablesMentou Sr. (uncredited)
- 1952Lady in the Iron MaskPrime Minister Rochard
- 1952The BrigandDr. Lopez
- 1952Jungle Jim in the Forbidden LandCommissioner Kingston
- 19525 Fingers
- 1951The Son of Dr. JekyllSir John Utterson
- 1951The Desert Fox: The Story of RommelBritish Officer (uncredited)
- 1951The Red Skelton ShowSylvester
- 1951The Lady and the BanditRidgely, Joyce's Interrogator
- 1951Racket Squad
- 1951Lorna DooneKing Charles II
- 1950The Jack Benny ProgramSponsor
- 1950The George Burns and Gracie Allen ShowMr. Duffy
- 1950Lux Video TheatreJohn Hillgrove
- 1950Rogues of Sherwood ForestAlan-A-Dale
- 1950Cameo Theatre
- 1950Tyrant of the SeaHoratio Nelson
- 1950MontanaGeorge Forsythe
- 1949Free For AllMr. Aberson
- 1948Ford Theatre
- 1947The ExileRobbins
- 1947Monsieur VerdouxProsecutor (uncredited)
- 1947Dark DelusionWyndham Grace
- 1947Bulldog Drummond at BayShannon Eskdale
- 1945Two O'Clock CourageMark Evans
- 1945Salty O'RourkeSalesman
- 1945Objective, Burma!British Maj. Fitzpatrick
- 1945I Love a MysteryJustin Reeves / Mr. G
- 1945Jungle QueenCommissioner Braham Chatterton
- 1944Shadows in the NightStanley Carter
- 1944The Invisible Man's RevengeSir Jasper Herrick
- 1944Between Two WorldsSteamship Dispatcher (uncredited)
- 1944Ministry of FearDr. Norton at Lembridge Asylum (uncredited)
- 1944Four Jills in a JeepCapt. Lloyd (uncredited)
- 1944Nine GirlsHorace Canfield
- 1943Northern PursuitColonel (uncredited)
- 1943Corvette K-225British Captain
- 1943Appointment in BerlinAir Marshal (uncredited)
- 1943Two Tickets to LondonTreathcote (uncredited)
- 1943The Mysterious DoctorDr. Frederick Holmes
- 1943London Blackout MurdersOliver Madison
- 1942Manila CallingWayne Ralston
- 1942Desperate Journey
- 1942Across the PacificCanadian Major
- 1942The Pied PiperMr. Cavanaugh
- 1942Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin BlakeProsecutor
- 1941A Yank in the R.A.F.Group Captain
- 1941Man HuntMajor (uncredited)
- 1940The Lone Wolf Keeps a DateMr. Lee
- 1940The Sea HawkGuard Officer
- 1940The Biscuit EaterMr. Ames
- 1940Gaucho SerenadeFrederick Willoughby
- 1940Northwest PassageSam Livermore
- 1939British IntelligenceHenry Thompson
- 1939Rulers of the SeaLieut. Roberts
- 1939ConspiracyGair - Henchman
- 1939Susannah of the MountiesHarlan Chambers
- 1939Should a Girl Marry?Dr. White
- 1939The Three MusketeersDuke of Buckingham
- 1938I Am a CriminalDistrict Attorney George Lane
- 1938If I Were KingGeneral Saliere
- 1938Time Out for MurderPhillip Gregory
- 1938Mysterious Mr. MotoSir Charles Murchison
- 1938Three Loves Has NancyDr. Alonzo Z. Stewart
- 1938Think It OverRing Leader
- 1938The Adventures of Robin HoodSir Ivor
- 1938There's Always a WomanWalter Fraser
- 1937Lancer SpyCapt. Neville
- 1937The Prince and the PauperSt. John
- 1936Crack-UpSidney Grant
- 1936Lloyd's of LondonCaptain Hardy
- 193615 Maiden LaneGilbert Lockhart
- 1936Thank You, Jeeves!Elliott Manville
- 1936Too Many ParentsMark Stewart
- 1936Song and Dance ManC. B. Nelson
- 1935Professional SoldierPrince Edric
- 1935The RavenDr. Jerry Holden
- 1935Werewolf of LondonPaul Ames
- 1934Blossom TimeSchwindt
- 1934Borrowed ClothesSir Harry Torrent
- 1933Facing the MusicBecker
- 1933On Secret ServiceColoneilo Romanelli
- 1933The Song You Gave MeMax Winter
- 1933Called BackGilbert Vaughan
- 1933The Melody-MakerTony Borrodaile
- 1933She Was Only A Village MaidenFrampton
- 1933The Stolen NecklaceClive Wingate
- 1932Her Night OutGerald Vickery
- 1932Indiscretions of EveRalph
- 1932Fires of FateLt. Col Egerton
- 1931The Old ManKeith Keller
- 1931Gipsy BloodZuniga
- 1931The Wickham MysteryCharles Wickham
- 1931The Man at SixCampbell Edwards
- 1931Creeping ShadowsBrian Nash
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