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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 .
Franklin Pangborn was a versatile character actor who specialized in comedic roles as hotel managers, clerks, and other authority figures. He worked with many famous directors and stars, and was a favorite of W.C. Fields and Preston Sturges.
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Learn about the life and career of Franklin Pangborn, a versatile character actor who specialized in comedic roles as hotel managers, clerks, and other authority figures. See his filmography, awards, trivia, and FAQ on IMDb.
- January 23, 1889
- July 20, 1958
Franklin Pangborn was an American comedic character actor who played small but memorable roles with comic flair. He appeared in scores of feature films from 1930s to 1950s, often as an officious desk clerk, a self-important musician, or a fastidious headwaiter.
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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.
Franklin Pangborn was an actor who had a successful Hollywood career. Pangborn's early acting career consisted of roles in various films, such as the comedy "Exit Smiling" (1926) with Beatrice Lillie, "The Girl in the Pullman" (1927) and "Finger Prints" (1927). He also appeared in "Lady of...
