
Robert Arthur
Jun 18, 1925 - Oct 01, 2008 (83 years old) in Aberdeen, Washington, USA
Robert Arthur (born Robert Paul Arthaud; June 18, 1925 – October 1, 2008) was an American motion picture actor who appeared in dozens of films in the 1940s and 1950s. He appeared in the 1949 war film Twelve O'Clock High as the comic relief–providing Sgt. McIllhenny, in the 1951 Billy Wilder film Ace in the Hole, and in the 1950s television program The Lone Ranger. Arthur was known for playing youthful teenage or young adult roles.
In his later years, Arthur became an activist for gay rights on behalf of senior citizens. He died in Aberdeen, Washington in 2008, aged 83.
Known For

Full House
The Minister

Telephone Time
Alex Samenian

Four Star Playhouse
David

Navy Log
Lt. Lambie

Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Guide

Frontier
Kip Ross

Ace in the Hole
Herbie Cook

Twelve O'Clock High
Sergeant McIllhenny
Credits
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The Diamond Stud 1995Mr. Boyle / Mr. Santacroce★ 8
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Kiss-Off 1992the Police Lieutenant★ NR
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Rassle 1992the Reporter★ NR
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Full House 1987The Minister★ 7.5
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Rushes 1986Uncle Arthur★ NR
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Jobsite 1984(non-sexual)★ NR
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Jock Empire 1984Mr. Hays★ 10
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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. 1964Guide★ 7.1
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Wild Youth 1961Frankie★ 4.8
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Young and Wild 1958Jerry Coltrin★ 3.5
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Hellcats of the Navy 1957Freddy Warren★ 4.3
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Lonny Kesh★ NR
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Telephone Time 1956Alex Samenian★ 6.3
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Matinee Theater 1955★ 5
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Frontier 1955Kip Ross★ 5
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Navy Log 1955Lt. Lambie★ 4.5
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Top of the World 1955Skippy McGuire★ 6.3
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Return from the Sea 1954Porter★ 4.5
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Donald Quentin Dover IV★ 5.7
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Young Bess 1953Barnaby★ 5.8
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The System 1953Rex Merrick★ 4.8
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Just for You 1952Jerry Blake★ 4.8
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The Ring 1952Billy Smith★ 4.7
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Four Star Playhouse 1952David★ 6.3
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Belles on Their Toes 1952Frank Gilbreth★ 6.8
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On the Loose 1951Larry Lindsay★ 6
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Ace in the Hole 1951Herbie Cook★ 7.9
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Air Cadet 1951Walt Carver★ 5
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September Affair 1950David Lawrence Jr.★ 6.1
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Lux Video Theatre 1950★ 6.3
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Twelve O'Clock High 1949Sergeant McIllhenny★ 7.1
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You're My Everything 1949Harold - College Boy in 'Heart of a Co-Ed'★ 3.8
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Mother Is a Freshman 1949Beaumont Jackson★ NR
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Yellow Sky 1948Bull Run★ 6.9
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Ken McLaughlin★ 6.6
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Mother Wore Tights 1947Bob Clarkman★ 5.3
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Hollywood Wonderland 1947Tour Guide (uncredited)★ 6.7
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Nora Prentiss 1947Gregory Talbot★ 6.1
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The Devil On Wheels 1947Todd Powell★ 4.3
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Harry Townsend★ NR
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Nobody Lives Forever 1946Bellhop (uncredited)★ 6.2
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Night and Day 1946Customer (uncredited)★ 5.7
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Too Young to Know 1945Jimmy★ NR
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Danger Signal 1945Hotel Boy★ 5.8
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Mildred Pierce 1945High School Boy (uncredited)★ 7.6
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Roughly Speaking 1945Frankie at 17★ 6.8