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Reginald Gardiner

Feb 27, 1903 - Jul 07, 1980 (77 years old) in London, England, UK

Reginald Gardiner (27 February 1903 - 7 July 1980) was an English-born actor in film and television and a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in Britain. He made his film debut in 1926 in the silent film The Lodger, by Alfred Hitchcock. Moving to Hollywood, he was cast in numerous roles, often as a British butler. One of his most famous roles was that of Schultz in Charlie Chaplin's The Great Dictator. Toward the end of his career, Gardiner made increasing guest appearances on the leading television sitcoms of the 1960s, including Fess Parker's ABC series, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington as the lead guest in the episode "Citizen Bellows". His last major role was alongside Phyllis Diller in her short-lived ABC sitcom The Pruitts of Southampton (1966-67).

Known For

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Perry Mason
Albert Charity
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Batman
Bernie Park
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Bewitched
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Petticoat Junction
Lord Faversham
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Green Acres
Sir Geoffrey
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Burke's Law
Piggott
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Adventures in Paradise
Chester Hobart
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The 20th Century Fox Hour
Mr. Lynn Belvedere
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The Monkees
Butler
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Playhouse 90
Felix Allardyce

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