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Percy Alfred Helton (January 31, 1894 – September 11, 1971) was an American stage, film, and television actor. He was one of the most familiar faces and voices in Hollywood of the 1950s.
Percy Helton. Actor: The Set-Up. One of the most familiar faces and voices in Hollywood films of the 1950s. Percy Helton acted almost from infancy, appearing in his father's vaudeville act.
Percy Helton. Actor: The Set-Up. One of the most familiar faces and voices in Hollywood films of the 1950s. Percy Helton acted almost from infancy, appearing in his father's vaudeville act.
Jan 30, 2023 · Here are 10 things you should know about Percy Helton, born on January 31, 1894. The prolific character actor enjoyed a stage, film and television career tha...
Sep 14, 1971 · HOLLYWOOD, Sept. 13 — Percy Helton, stage and screen actor, died Saturday in Holly wood Presbyterian Hospital at the age of 77. Mr. Helton made his Broad way debut in a vaudeville act...
Born into show business, raspy-voiced actor Percy Helton was short in stature, but a giant among those consummate featured players of Hollywood's Golden Age. With a well-timed double-take or a deftly delivered line, he could seize the spotlight from a Fonda, Redford, or Bacall.
Helton appeared in 106 movies during his career that covered 56 years from 1915 to 1971. Major genres included: drama (47), comedy (41), romance (26), film noir (19), crime (22) and westerns (19). 60% of his movies were released in the 50's.