
Biography
Robert Benchley (September 15, 1889 - November 21, 1945) was an American humorist, a newspaper columnist and an actor.
Acted in 82
2000s
- 2007
- 2004
Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.6
Robert Benchley (voice) (archive sound) (uncredited)
1980s
- 1982
Showbiz Goes to War
(archive footage)
1970s
- 1976
That's Entertainment, Part II
(archive footage)
1960s
- 1964
The Big Parade of Comedy
Joseph Doakes in 'That Inferior Feeling' (archive footage)
1940s
- 1946
Janie Gets Married
John Van Brunt
The Bride Wore Boots
Uncle Todd Warren
- 1945
Snafu
Ben Stevens
Week-End at the Waldorf
Randy Morton
Kiss and Tell
George Archer
Hollywood Victory Caravan
Robert Benchley
Duffy's Tavern
Robert Benchley
Boogie Woogie
Frederick Stumplefinger
It's in the Bag!
Parker
Pan-Americana
Charlie Corker
I'm a Civilian Here Myself
Joe Doakes
- 1944
Practically Yours
Judge Robert Simpson
Janie
John Van Brunt
Her Primitive Man
Martin Osborne
Why Daddy?
Joseph A. Doakes
Important Business
Joseph A. Doakes
See Here, Private Hargrove
Mr. Holliday
Song of Russia
Hank Higgins
- 1943
My Tomato
Joseph A. Doakes
Flesh and Fantasy
Doakes
Young and Willing
Arthur Kenny
- 1942
The Major and the Minor
Mr. Osborne
Syncopation
Doakes (scenes deleted)
Take a Letter, Darling
G.B. Atwater
Nothing But Nerves
Mr. Benchley
The Witness
Joe Doakes
- 1941
Bedtime Story
Eddie Turner
Three Girls About Town
Wilburforce Puddle, hotel manager
The Forgotten Man
Joe Doakes / Father
Crime Control
Sgt. Benchley / Joe Doakes
Nice Girl?
Prof. Oliver Wendel Holmes Dana
Waiting for Baby
Joe Doakes
- 1940
The Trouble with Husbands
Joe Doakes
Hired Wife
Roger Van Horn
Home Movies
Joe Doakes
That Inferior Feeling
Joseph H. 'Joe' Doakes
1930s
- 1939
See Your Doctor
Lecturer / Joseph H. Doakes
The Day of Rest
Joe Doakes
How to Eat
Lecturer / Joe Doakes
Home Early
Joe Doakes
Dark Magic
Joe Doakes
An Hour for Lunch
Lecturer / Joe
How to Sub-Let
Joe Doakes
- 1938
Mental Poise
Psychoanalyst / Mr. Ostegraf
Opening Day
City Treasurer Benchley
How to Watch Football
Football Fan
How to Read
Lecturer
The Courtship of the Newt
Zoology Lecturer
How to Raise a Baby
Lecturer Father
An Evening Alone
Joe Doakes
Music Made Simple
Robert Benchley
How to Figure Income Tax
Joe Doakes
- 1937
How to Start the Day
Lecturer
A Night at the Movies
Husband
Live, Love and Learn
Oscar
Sunday Night at the Trocadero
Robert Benchley
Broadway Melody of 1938
Duffy
The Romance of Digestion
Joe Doakes
- 1936
How to Be a Detective
Mr. Benchley
How to Vote
Mr. Robert Benchley
Piccadilly Jim
Bill Macon
How to Train a Dog
Lecturer / Dog Owner
How to Behave
Mr. Benchley
Sunkist Stars at Palm Springs
Movie
- 1935
- 1934
Social Register
Robert Benchley
- 1933
Dancing Lady
Ward King
Rafter Romance
Hubbell
Headline Shooter
Radio Announcer
- 1932
The Sport Parade
Radio Announcer
1920s
- 1928
The Sex Life of the Polyp
Lecturer
Wrote 32
1940s
- 1945
Boogie Woogie
Writer
I'm a Civilian Here Myself
Writer
- 1944
Why Daddy?
Story, Writer
Important Business
Original Story, Screenplay
- 1942
The Witness
Writer
- 1941
Crime Control
Writer
Waiting for Baby
Writer
- 1940
The Trouble with Husbands
Writer
Home Movies
Writer
That Inferior Feeling
Writer
1930s
- 1939
See Your Doctor
Screenplay
Home Early
Screenplay
Dark Magic
Writer
How to Sub-Let
Writer
- 1938
Mental Poise
Writer
How to Watch Football
Writer
How to Read
Writer
The Courtship of the Newt
Writer
How to Raise a Baby
Writer
An Evening Alone
Writer
Music Made Simple
Writer
How to Figure Income Tax
Writer
- 1937
A Night at the Movies
Writer
The Romance of Digestion
Writer
- 1936
How to Be a Detective
Writer
How to Vote
Writer
How to Behave
Writer
- 1935
Murder on a Honeymoon
Screenplay
- 1932
Sky Devils
Writer
1920s
- 1928
The Sex Life of the Polyp
Writer
- 1926
You'd Be Surprised
Dialogue
Other crew 3
1930s
- 1933
Blind Adventure
Additional Dialogue
- 1932
The Sport Parade
Additional Dialogue
1920s
- 1926
The American Venus
Title Graphics
Produced 1
1930s
- 1939
See Your Doctor
Producer
Art department 1
1920s
- 1924
Second Youth
Title Designer
Appearances5
1980s
- 1987
The Ten-Year Lunch
Himself (archive footage)
1950s
- 1955
1940s
- 1946
- 1943
Show-Business at War
Self
1930s
- 1935
How to Sleep
Host / Narrator