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.
Acted in 46
1990s
- 1995
The Diamond Stud
Mr. Boyle / Mr. Santacroce
- 1992
Kiss-Off
the Police Lieutenant
Rassle
the Reporter
1980s
- 1987
- 1986
Rushes
Uncle Arthur
- 1984
Jobsite
(non-sexual)
Jock Empire
Mr. Hays
1960s
- 1964
- 1961
Wild Youth
Frankie
1950s
- 1958
Young and Wild
Jerry Coltrin
- 1957
Hellcats of the Navy
Freddy Warren
- 1956
The Desperados Are in Town
Lonny Kesh
- 1955
Top of the World
Skippy McGuire
- 1954
Return from the Sea
Porter
- 1953
Take the High Ground!
Donald Quentin Dover IV
The System
Rex Merrick
- 1952
Just for You
Jerry Blake
The Ring
Billy Smith
- 1951
On the Loose
Larry Lindsay
- 1950
September Affair
David Lawrence Jr.
1940s
- 1949
You're My Everything
Harold - College Boy in 'Heart of a Co-Ed'
Mother Is a Freshman
Beaumont Jackson
- 1948
- 1947
Mother Wore Tights
Bob Clarkman
Hollywood Wonderland
Tour Guide (uncredited)
- 1946
Sweetheart of Sigma Chi
Harry Townsend
- 1945
Too Young to Know
Jimmy
Danger Signal
Hotel Boy
Roughly Speaking
Frankie at 17
Produced 1
1950s
- 1956
Francis in the Haunted House
Producer