Friendly Persuasion
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Walter Leland Catlett (February 4, 1889 – November 14, 1960) was an American actor and comedian. [1] He made a career of playing excitable, meddlesome, temperamental, and officious blowhards.
Walter Catlett (1889-1960) was a versatile performer who appeared in films, stage, and radio. He is best known for his roles as excitable, officious blowhards, such as the stage manager in Yankee Doodle Dandy and the constable in Bringing Up Baby.
- January 1, 1
- San Francisco, California, USA
- January 1, 1
- Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
Walter Catlett was a character actor who played excitable, officious blowhards in films like Yankee Doodle Dandy and Bringing Up Baby. He started in vaudeville and opera, and appeared in five Oscar Best Picture nominees and five National Film Registry films.
- February 4, 1889
- November 14, 1960
A hilarious pre-code treat starring popular stage and screen comedian Walter Catlett, alongside the equally magnificent Eugene Pallette. Also in on the fun is Mrs. Leon Errol herself, Dorothy...
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- Geno's House of Rare Films
Find the location of Walter Catlett's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, read a biography, see related stars and browse a map of important places in their career.
Walter Catlett. Highest Rated: 100% Pinocchio (1940) Lowest Rated: 80% Captain Hates the Sea (1934) Birthday: Feb 4, 1889. Birthplace: San Francisco, California, USA. Walter Catlett was an...
Feb 9, 2023 · Learn about Walter Catlett, a comic actor who worked in vaudeville, Broadway and Hollywood, and played memorable roles in The Front Page, Bringing Up Baby and Pinocchio. Discover his distinctive voice, style and wit, and how he influenced Katharine Hepburn and Joan Crawford.
