Frank Orth

Frank Orth

ActorSound Feb 20 (died age 82) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 1929–1953 (24 year career)
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Biography

Frank Orth was an American actor born in Philadelphia. He is probably best remembered for his portrayal of Inspector Faraday in the 1951-1953 television series “Boston Blackie”. By 1897, Orth was performing in vaudeville with his wife, Ann Codee, in an act called “Codee and Orth.” In 1909, he expanded into song writing, with songs such as “The Phone Bell Rang” and “Meet Me on the Boardwalk, Dearie.” His first contact with motion pictures was in 1928, when he was part of the first foreign-languag…

Known For

Filmography

Acting (127)

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Movies (125)

Houdini

Houdini

1953

as Mr. Hunter

6.5
Here Come the Girls

Here Come the Girls

1953

as Mr. Hungerford

4.1
Something to Live For

Something to Live For

1952

as Waiter (uncredited)

6.8
Double Dynamite

Double Dynamite

1951

as Mr. Kofer

6.2
Father of the Bride

Father of the Bride

1950

as Joe

7.0
Cheaper by the Dozen

Cheaper by the Dozen

1950

as Higgins (uncredited)

6.3
The Great Rupert

The Great Rupert

1950

as Mr. Frank Dingle

5.7
The Petty Girl

The Petty Girl

1950

as Moody (process server)

3.6
Red Light

Red Light

1949

as Wallace 'Wally' Stoner

5.8
Bride for Sale

Bride for Sale

1949

as Police Sergeant (uncredited)

6.0
The Girl from Manhattan

The Girl from Manhattan

1948

as Oscar Newsome

5.0
The Big Clock

The Big Clock

1948

as Burt

7.3
Blondie's Secret

Blondie's Secret

1948

as Mr. Philpotts

6.5
It Had to Be You

It Had to Be You

1947

as Conductor Brown

7.0
Heartaches

Heartaches

1947

as Mike Connelly, Vic's Agent

4.5
Born to Speed

Born to Speed

1947

as Breezy Bradley

The Guilt of Janet Ames

The Guilt of Janet Ames

1947

as Danny

5.7
The Gas House Kids in Hollywood

The Gas House Kids in Hollywood

1947

as Police Captain

6.0
Wake Up and Dream

Wake Up and Dream

1946

as Milkman

6.5
It's Great to Be Young

It's Great to Be Young

1946

as Franklin Johnson

The Strange Love of Martha Ivers

The Strange Love of Martha Ivers

1946

as Hotel Clerk

7.1
Lady in the Lake

Lady in the Lake

1946

as Floyd Greer (Uncredited)

6.0
The Hoodlum Saint

The Hoodlum Saint

1946

as Chronicle Editor (uncredited)

5.2
The Bride Wore Boots

The Bride Wore Boots

1946

as Judge (uncredited)

5.9
Murder in the Music Hall

Murder in the Music Hall

1946

as Henderson

4.6
The Lost Weekend

The Lost Weekend

1945

as Opera Cloak Room Attendant

7.6
Doll Face

Doll Face

1945

as Peters

4.0
She Went to the Races

She Went to the Races

1945

as Skelly

5.5
Pillow to Post

Pillow to Post

1945

as Clayfield Taxi Driver

5.3
Tell It to a Star

Tell It to a Star

1945

as Augustus T. Goodman

Summer Storm

Summer Storm

1944

as Cafe Maitre d' at End (uncredited)

5.3
Greenwich Village

Greenwich Village

1944

as Ordway

6.0
Wilson

Wilson

1944

as Smith (uncredited)

5.5
Tall in the Saddle

Tall in the Saddle

1944

as 'Shorty' Davis (uncredited)

6.5
Roger Touhy, Gangster

Roger Touhy, Gangster

1944

as . Comic in Theater (uncredited)

6.0
The Impatient Years

The Impatient Years

1944

as Counterman

6.6
Storm Over Lisbon

Storm Over Lisbon

1944

as Murgatroyd

4.8
Coney Island

Coney Island

1943

as Bartender

6.1
The Ox-Bow Incident

The Ox-Bow Incident

1943

as Larry Kinkaid (uncredited)

7.7
Hello, Frisco, Hello

Hello, Frisco, Hello

1943

as Lou, Bartender at Sharkey's

6.3
The Meanest Man in the World

The Meanest Man in the World

1943

as Bartender

6.4
Sweet Rosie O'Grady

Sweet Rosie O'Grady

1943

as Taxi Driver

6.0
Dr. Kildare's Victory

Dr. Kildare's Victory

1942

as Mike Ryan

5.8
Roxie Hart

Roxie Hart

1942

as Bar Client #2 (uncredited)

6.9
Rings on Her Fingers

Rings on Her Fingers

1942

as Kellogg

6.5
Tales of Manhattan

Tales of Manhattan

1942

as Secondhand Clothes Dealer

6.3
My Gal Sal

My Gal Sal

1942

as McGuiness

5.6
The Magnificent Dope

The Magnificent Dope

1942

as Messenger

7.2
Orchestra Wives

Orchestra Wives

1942

as Rex Willet

6.3
Blue, White, and Perfect

Blue, White, and Perfect

1942

as Mr. Toby

6.3
Henry and Dizzy

Henry and Dizzy

1942

as Joe McGuire

Over My Dead Body

Over My Dead Body

1942

as Detective

Footlight Serenade

Footlight Serenade

1942

as Mike

Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant

Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant

1942

as Mike Ryan

5.3
Springtime in the Rockies

Springtime in the Rockies

1942

as Bickel (uncredited)

6.7
Right to the Heart

Right to the Heart

1942

as Pete

Ride on Vaquero

Ride on Vaquero

1941

as Auctioneer

4.2
Sergeant York

Sergeant York

1941

as Drummer (uncredited)

7.2
Respect the Law

Respect the Law

1941

as Peter Brennan

6.0
They Died with Their Boots On

They Died with Their Boots On

1941

as Barfly (uncredited)

6.6
The Strawberry Blonde

The Strawberry Blonde

1941

as Baxter - Livery Stable Owner (uncredited)

6.9
I Wake Up Screaming

I Wake Up Screaming

1941

as Cemetery Caretaker

6.9
Let's Make Music

Let's Make Music

1941

as Mr. Botts

5.6
Come Live with Me

Come Live with Me

1941

as Jerry

6.8
Broadway Limited

Broadway Limited

1941

as Lou, Cafe Proprietor

4.6
The People Vs. Dr. Kildare

The People Vs. Dr. Kildare

1941

as Mike Ryan

6.8
Dr. Kildare Goes Home

Dr. Kildare Goes Home

1940

as Mike Ryan (uncredited)

6.8
Know Your Money

Know Your Money

1940

as Tobacconist (uncredited)

9.0
His Girl Friday

His Girl Friday

1940

as Duffy

7.4
Buyer Beware

Buyer Beware

1940

as Smith (uncredited)

6.0
Florian

Florian

1940

as Detective

1.0
La Conga Nights

La Conga Nights

1940

as Dennis O'Brien

7.5
Brother Orchid

Brother Orchid

1940

as Waiter at Fat Dutchy's (uncredited)

6.5
You, the People

You, the People

1940

as Soda Jerk

5.8
Boom Town

Boom Town

1940

as Barber

6.9
'Til We Meet Again

'Til We Meet Again

1940

as Hong Kong Bartender (uncredited)

6.2
Gold Rush Maisie

Gold Rush Maisie

1940

as Harris

6.5
Father Is A Prince

Father Is A Prince

1940

as Drugstore Proprieter

5.0
The Doctor Takes a Wife

The Doctor Takes a Wife

1940

as New York Editor (uncredited)

6.4
Dr. Kildare's Crisis

Dr. Kildare's Crisis

1940

as Mike Ryan, Cafe Owner

6.0
Michael Shayne: Private Detective

Michael Shayne: Private Detective

1940

as Steve

6.5
Dr. Kildare's Strange Case

Dr. Kildare's Strange Case

1940

as Mike Ryan, Sullivan's Hospital Cafe

4.6
Gallant Sons

Gallant Sons

1940

as Newspaper Foreman (uncredited)

7.2
Pier 13

Pier 13

1940

as Dead Pan Charlie

5.0
Mexican Spitfire Out West

Mexican Spitfire Out West

1940

as Window Washer

4.6
Dust Be My Destiny

Dust Be My Destiny

1939

as Wedding Witness on Stage (uncredited)

6.2
Calling Dr. Kildare

Calling Dr. Kildare

1939

as Mike Sullivan - Hospital Cafe Owner (uncredited)

6.1
Idiot's Delight

Idiot's Delight

1939

as Benny Zinsser

6.1
Stanley and Livingstone

Stanley and Livingstone

1939

as Newspaperman with Pills

6.3
At the Circus

At the Circus

1939

as Chef in Diner (uncredited)

6.4
Young Mr. Lincoln

Young Mr. Lincoln

1939

as Loafer (uncredited)

7.2
Fast and Furious

Fast and Furious

1939

as Captain Joe Burke

4.7
Within the Law

Within the Law

1939

as Jim Jenks

6.0
Fast and Loose

Fast and Loose

1939

as Detective Hendricks (uncredited)

5.6
Thunder Afloat

Thunder Afloat

1939

as Old Sailor in Bilge Area (uncredited)

5.9
Broadway Serenade

Broadway Serenade

1939

as Mr. Fellows

6.2
Tell No Tales

Tell No Tales

1939

as Vic - Bartender (uncredited)

4.6
Nancy Drew... Reporter

Nancy Drew... Reporter

1939

as Captain Tweedy (uncredited)

6.0
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase

Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase

1939

as Captain Tweedy

6.8
The Secret of Dr. Kildare

The Secret of Dr. Kildare

1939

as Mike Sullivan

5.6
Burn 'Em Up O'Connor

Burn 'Em Up O'Connor

1939

as Tim McKelvy

5.0
Think It Over

Think It Over

1938

as Brown, Clothing Store Owner

6.3
Comet Over Broadway

Comet Over Broadway

1938

as Cab Driver (uncredited)

5.0
Mr. Chump

Mr. Chump

1938

as Sheriff Frank Hinton

Nancy Drew… Detective

Nancy Drew… Detective

1938

as Captain Tweedy

6.3
Young Dr. Kildare

Young Dr. Kildare

1938

as Mike Ryan (uncredited)

6.5
Torchy Blane in Panama

Torchy Blane in Panama

1938

as First Leopard (uncredited)

5.3
The Patient in Room 18

The Patient in Room 18

1938

as Joe Higgins - Night Watchman

4.5
San Quentin

San Quentin

1937

as Convict in Bunkhouse (uncredited)

6.5
The Footloose Heiress

The Footloose Heiress

1937

as Justice Abner Cuttler

4.0
Ever Since Eve

Ever Since Eve

1937

as Cocktail Waiter (uncredited)

5.5
Marry the Girl

Marry the Girl

1937

as Bar owner

5.0
Prairie Thunder

Prairie Thunder

1937

as Wichita

3.0
The Devil's Saddle Legion

The Devil's Saddle Legion

1937

as Judge Barko

0.5
Talent Scout

Talent Scout

1937

as Burlesque Theatre Manager (uncredited)

6.0
Missing Witnesses

Missing Witnesses

1937

as Gordon (uncredited)

5.5
Land Beyond the Law

Land Beyond the Law

1937

as Shorty Long

7.0
Hot Money

Hot Money

1936

as Hank Ford

4.0
Polo Joe

Polo Joe

1936

as Bert

Two Against the World

Two Against the World

1936

as Tommy - Bartender

5.8
The Payoff

The Payoff

1935

as Porter (uncredited)

4.9
Unwelcome Stranger

Unwelcome Stranger

1935

as Jackson

The Victim

The Victim

1931

as The Husband

Taking Ways

Taking Ways

1930
A Bird in the Hand

A Bird in the Hand

1929