Robert Arthur
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.
Known For
Bull Run
Yellow Sky
Herbie Cook
Ace in the Hole
Gregory Talbot
Nora Prentiss
Sergeant McIllhenny
Twelve O'Clock High
Rex Merrick
The System
Billy Smith
The Ring
Ken McLaughlin
Green Grass of Wyoming
Frank Gilbreth
Belles on Their Toes
Harry Townsend
Sweetheart of Sigma Chi
Freddy Warren
Hellcats of the Navy
Harold - College Boy in 'Heart of a Co-Ed'
You're My Everything
David Lawrence Jr.
September Affair
Customer (uncredited)
Night and Day
Walt Carver
Air Cadet
Beaumont Jackson
Mother Is a Freshman
Bob Clarkman
Mother Wore Tights
Frankie at 17
Roughly Speaking
Frankie
Wild Youth
Larry Lindsay
On the Loose
Skippy McGuire
Top of the World
Jerry Coltrin
Young and Wild
Barnaby
Young Bess
High School Boy (uncredited)
Mildred Pierce
Todd Powell
The Devil On Wheels
Jimmy
Too Young to Know
Porter
Return from the Sea
Jerry Blake
Just for You
Uncle Arthur
Rushes
Donald Quentin Dover IV
Take the High Ground!
Tour Guide (uncredited)
Hollywood Wonderland
Lonny Kesh
The Desperados Are in Town
(non-sexual)
Jobsite
Hotel Boy
Danger Signal
Bellhop (uncredited)
Nobody Lives Forever
Mr. Hays
Jock Empire
Mr. Boyle / Mr. Santacroce
The Diamond Stud
the Police Lieutenant
Kiss-Off
the Reporter
Rassle
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
38
Gender
Male
Birthday
1925-06-18
Place of Birth
Aberdeen, Washington, USA
Also Known As
Robert Paul Arthaud