ACTOR

Franklin Pangborn

1889 - 1958

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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 many Preston Sturges movies as well as the W. C. Fields films International House, The Bank Dick, and Never Give a Sucker an Even Break. Read more on Wikipedia

Since 2007, the English Wikipedia page of Franklin Pangborn has received more than 273,993 page views. His biography is available in 16 different languages on Wikipedia. Franklin Pangborn is the 10,710th most popular actor, the 15,534th most popular biography from United States and the 5,041st most popular American Actor.

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  • 16

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  • 1.48

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  • 3.60

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Among ACTORS

Among actors, Franklin Pangborn ranks 10,710 out of 13,578. Before him are Clayne Crawford, Jack Reynor, Callan McAuliffe, Steve Talley, Kaylee DeFer, and Ayo Edebiri. After him are Esha Deol, Jake Lacy, Morjana Alaoui, Lou Antonio, Katrina Bowden, and Matt Ryan.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1889, Franklin Pangborn ranks 303. Before him are Annie Speirs, James Stephenson, George Walsh, Dorothy Phillips, James Wordie, and Vera C. Bushfield. After him is Ernest Truex. Among people deceased in 1958, Franklin Pangborn ranks 206. Before him are Helen Twelvetrees, Zoe Akins, Clarence DeMar, Art Bisch, Willis R. Whitney, and Eileen Hiscock.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Franklin Pangborn ranks 15,534 out of 20,380. Before him are Steve Talley (1981), Bev Perdue (1947), Kaylee DeFer (1986), Tanoka Beard (1971), Ayo Edebiri (1995), and Nicole Jung (1991). After him are Rex J. Walheim (1962), Jesse Hughes (1972), Jake Lacy (1985), Zell Miller (1932), Betsy Nagelsen (1956), and Mark N. Brown (1951).

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Among ACTORS In United States

Among actors born in United States, Franklin Pangborn ranks 5,041. Before him are Sarah Lancaster (1980), Clayne Crawford (1978), Jack Reynor (1992), Steve Talley (1981), Kaylee DeFer (1986), and Ayo Edebiri (1995). After him are Jake Lacy (1985), Lou Antonio (1934), Katrina Bowden (1988), Kali Rocha (1971), Stephanie March (1974), and Amy Steel (1960).

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Television and Movie Roles

Sullivan's Travels
Mr. Casalsis
Successful movie director John L. Sullivan, convinced he won't be able to film his ambitious masterpiece until he has suffered, dons a hobo disguise and sets off on a journey, aiming to "know trouble" first-hand. When all he finds is a train ride back to Hollywood and a beautiful blonde companion, he redoubles his efforts, managing to land himself in more trouble than he bargained for when he loses his memory and ends up a prisoner on a chain gang.
Nov 30th 19417.4 / 10
Design for Living
Mr. Douglas
An independent woman can't choose between the two men she loves so the trio agree to try living together in a platonic friendly relationship.
Dec 29th 19337.13 / 10
My Man Godfrey
Guthrie (uncredited)
Fifth Avenue socialite Irene Bullock needs a "forgotten man" to win a scavenger hunt, and no one is more forgotten than Godfrey Park, who resides in a dump by the East River. Irene hires Godfrey as a servant for her riotously unhinged family, to the chagrin of her spoiled sister, Cornelia, who tries her best to get Godfrey fired. As Irene falls for her new butler, Godfrey turns the tables and teaches the frivolous Bullocks a lesson or two.
Sep 2nd 19367.6 / 10