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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.
Known for
The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietSeries • 1952
Flying Down to RioMovie • 1933
Bluebeard's Eighth WifeMovie • 1938
Now, VoyagerMovie • 1942
My Man GodfreyMovie • 1936
Mr. Deeds Goes to TownMovie • 1936
Romance on the High SeasMovie • 1948
A Star Is BornMovie • 1937
The Palm Beach StoryMovie • 1942
Vivacious LadyMovie • 1938
Sullivan's TravelsMovie • 1941
Hail the Conquering HeroMovie • 1944
Easy LivingMovie • 1937
International HouseMovie • 1933
Stage DoorMovie • 1937
Design for LivingMovie • 1933
Rebecca of Sunnybrook FarmMovie • 1938
Fifth Avenue GirlMovie • 1939
The Bank DickMovie • 1940
Her ManMovie • 1930
Topper Takes a TripMovie • 1938
The Flame of New OrleansMovie • 1941
My Dream Is YoursMovie • 1949
Stage Door CanteenMovie • 1943