Franklin Pangborn was a comedic Hollywood character actor born on January 23, 1889 in Newark, NJ. He was known for playing officious characters such as clerks, floorwalkers, and hotel managers. His notable films include The Half-Naked Truth (1932), The Headline Woman (1935), and The Story of Mankind (1957).
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $17 Million (2024)
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About
Comedic Hollywood character actor who typically played smug, officious clerks, floorwalkers, and hotel managers. His films include 1932's The Half-Naked Truth, 1935's The Headline Woman, and 1957's The Story of Mankind.
Before Fame
He played dramatic roles on Broadway, appearing in six productions before shipping off to serve in WWI.
Trivia
In almost every one of his films, his fastidious, almost neurotic characters became upset over their foils' free-spirit antics.
Family Life
He was born in Newark, New Jersey.
Associated With
He was favorite actor of Preston Sturges, and was upstaged in many of his films.