Lester Dorr
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lester Dorr (born Harry Lester Dorr; May 8, 1893 - August 25, 1980) was an American actor who between 1917 and 1975 appeared in well over 500 productions on stage, in feature films and shorts, and in televised plays and weekly series. His extensive filmography attests to his versatility as a supporting actor and reliability as a bit player. Although Dorr's screen roles are at times credited, the great majority of his work is uncredited. Dorr was cast in more than 250 films in just the 1930s alone. Dorr continued to appear regularly in studio productions throughout the 1940s, but with reduced frequency when compared to the preceding decade; nevertheless, he still added more than 140 Hollywood films to his résumé in that decade. His work on the big screen decreased even further in the 1950s as acting opportunities increased on television. He was, though, cast in at least 45 feature films and shorts during the 1950s. By the late 1940s and early 1950s, programming in the rapidly expanding medium of television attracted the talents of many experienced personnel in the film industry, including Dorr. As with his film career, Dorr’s 15 years of being cast in television series consisted predominantly of brief appearances on screen and portraying characters who had relatively few lines. Yet, his characterizations on television, like in films, were highly diverse and can be seen in at least 84 episodes of Westerns, crime and detective series, courtroom and hospital dramas, adventure programs, and sitcoms of the period.
Known For
Credits
- 1975 · At Long Last Love as Doorman
- 1969 · Hello, Dolly! as Workman (uncredited)
- 1967 · Hotel as Cy - Elevator Operator (uncredited)
- 1965 · Green Acres as Mr. Collins
- 1963 · Mary, Mary as Husband in Elevator (uncredited)
- 1963 · Burke's Law as Lovely's Butler
- 1961 · Dr. Kildare as Mr. Benson
- 1960 · Stagecoach West as Station Agent
- 1960 · Stagecoach West as McGonigle
- 1960 · Inherit the Wind as Dr. John (uncredited)
- 1959 · Vice Raid as Malone's Secretary
- 1959 · The Untouchables as Certified Public Accountant (uncredited)
- 1959 · Dennis the Menace as Forestry Dept. Clerk (uncredited)
- 1959 · Arson for Hire as Cab Dispatcher
- 1958 · Bat Masterson as Land Office Clerk
- 1958 · Lawman as Charlie the Hotel Laramie Desk Clerk (uncredited)
- 1958 · Lawman as Charlie (uncredited)
- 1958 · Lawman as Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
- 1958 · Wanted: Dead or Alive as Will Grey
- 1958 · Hot Rod Gang as Dryden Philpott
- 1958 · The Bonnie Parker Story as Informant (uncredited)
- 1958 · Marjorie Morningstar as Elevator Operator (uncredited)
- 1958 · Missile Monsters as Male Secretary (bit)
- 1957 · Tombstone Territory as Bartender
- 1957 · Harbor Command as
- 1957 · Trackdown as Doctor (uncredited)
- 1957 · Alcoa Theatre as Buyer #1
- 1957 · Perry Mason as Bailiff
- 1957 · Perry Mason as Bartender
- 1957 · Perry Mason as Photographer
- 1956 · Conflict as Mayor Norman Cox
- 1956 · Hey, Jeannie! as Bailiff
- 1956 · So Your Wife Wants to Work as Harry (uncredited)
- 1956 · So You Want to Be Pretty as Eddie the Bartender (uncredited)
- 1955 · Sergeant Preston of the Yukon as
- 1955 · Cheyenne as Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
- 1955 · Cheyenne as Teller (uncredited)
- 1955 · The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp as Sam - Hotel Clerk
- 1955 · The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp as Charlie the Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
- 1955 · The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp as Telegrapher (uncredited)
- 1955 · The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp as Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
- 1955 · The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp as Hotel Clerk - Emmett
- 1955 · The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp as Tony (uncredited)
- 1955 · The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp as Mose
- 1955 · East of Eden as City Official at Parade (uncredited)
- 1955 · The Millionaire as Court Clerk
- 1954 · December Bride as
- 1954 · Father Knows Best as Poker player (uncredited)
- 1954 · Medic as Bartender
- 1954 · Killers from Space as Gas Station Attendant
- 1951 · Schlitz Playhouse of Stars as
- 1951 · Night Riders of Montana as Drummer
- 1950 · Flying Disc Man from Mars as Crane
- 1950 · Quicksand as Baldy
- 1949 · Without Honor as Neighbor
- 1949 · The Heiress as Groom (uncredited)
- 1949 · Alias Nick Beal as Commercial Fisherman
- 1948 · The Dark Past as First Man in Police Line-Up (uncredited)
- 1948 · The Vicious Circle as Andreas Molnar
- 1948 · Big Town Scandal as Man Passing Steve in Hallway (uncredited)
- 1948 · Silver River as Mr. Taylor (uncredited)
- 1948 · On an Island with You as (uncredited)
- 1948 · The Big Clock as Cabby (uncredited)
- 1947 · Robin Hood Of Texas as Photographer
- 1947 · Pursued as Dingle's Casino Boss (uncredited)
- 1946 · That Brennan Girl as Apartment House Clerk (uncredited)
- 1946 · Bowery Bombshell as Feather-Fingers
- 1945 · The Great American Mug as Pete Ramson (uncredited)
- 1945 · Anchors Aweigh as Assistant Director (uncredited)
- 1945 · You Came Along as Reporter (uncredited)
- 1945 · Circumstantial Evidence as Prisoner
- 1945 · The Jade Mask as Michael Strong
- 1944 · Hi, Beautiful as Conductor (uncredited)
- 1944 · Wilson as Reporter (uncredited)
- 1944 · Four Jills in a Jeep as Master Sergeant (uncredited)
- 1943 · The Masked Marvel as Reporter #1
- 1943 · The Mystery of the 13th Guest as Carter (uncredited)
- 1943 · Destroyer as 1st Ship Fitter
- 1943 · Batman as Agent on Plane
- 1943 · Confessions of a Vice Baron as Eddie's Henchman (edited from 'Smashing the Vice Trust') (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1943 · Wolves of the Range as Bank Teller
- 1943 · Hitler's Madman as Sergeant (uncredited)
- 1943 · Dixie Dugan as Citizen (uncredited)
- 1942 · Gentleman Jim as Reporter (uncredited)
- 1942 · Sabotage Squad as Middle Barber [script name: Harry]
- 1942 · Wake Island as Marine in Trench (uncredited)
- 1942 · The Pride of the Yankees as Disappointed Fan #1 (uncredited)
- 1942 · The Mystery of Marie Roget as Subordinate
- 1942 · Fingers at the Window as Photographer (uncredited)
- 1942 · Don't Lie as 1st Circus Attendant (uncredited)
- 1942 · Alias Boston Blackie as Henry - Desk Clerk (uncredited)
- 1942 · A Tragedy at Midnight as Maxim's Headwaiter (uncredited)
- 1942 · Blue, White and Perfect as Porter
- 1941 · Road to Happiness as Rankin's Chauffeur (uncredited)
- 1941 · Three Girls About Town as Reporter
- 1941 · The Officer and the Lady as Concessionaire (uncredited)
- 1941 · Two Latins from Manhattan as Information Attendant
- 1941 · You'll Never Get Rich as Photographer at Crystal Room (uncredited)
- 1941 · The Reluctant Dragon as Slim (uncredited)
- 1941 · South of Panama as Joe
- 1941 · Roar of the Press as Swithboard Operator
- 1940 · No, No, Nanette as Travel Agent
- 1940 · Rodeo Dough as Rodeo Official
- 1940 · Mexican Spitfire Out West as Harry
- 1940 · The Return of Frank James as Reporter (uncredited)
- 1940 · Girls of the Road as Lecherous Driver (Uncredited)
- 1940 · Andy Hardy Meets Debutante as Photographer (uncredited)
- 1940 · Sailor's Lady as Assistant Paymaster
- 1940 · Pop Always Pays as Auto Salesman
- 1940 · The Saint Takes Over as Welcoming Committee Man
- 1940 · Two Girls on Broadway as Reporter (uncredited)
- 1940 · Son of the Navy as Patrolman at Altercation
- 1940 · Danger Ahead as Henchman Lefty
- 1940 · Mexican Spitfire as Slippy - a Fugitive
- 1940 · The Shadow as Henchman
- 1940 · Mandrake the Magician as Gray, gas station thug [Chs. 8-9]
- 1939 · The Cisco Kid and the Lady as Army Telegraph Operator
- 1939 · Sued for Libel as Pomeroy's Butler (uncredited)
- 1939 · The Day the Bookies Wept as Horse Seller to Colonel March (uncredited)
- 1939 · Girl from Rio as Second Hotel Desk clerk
- 1939 · Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation as Reporter (uncredited)
- 1939 · Stronger Than Desire as First Reporter on Telephone (uncredited)
- 1939 · Captain Fury as Paymaster's Assistant
- 1939 · Mandrake the Magician as Gray
- 1939 · Mr. Moto in Danger Island as Real Ambulance Intern
- 1939 · Money to Loan as Frank Sidley, Loan Victim
- 1939 · Cafe Society as Waiter (uncredited)
- 1939 · Fast and Loose as Driver (uncredited)
- 1939 · Four Girls in White as Ambulance Orderly
- 1939 · North of Shanghai as Wycoff
- 1939 · Ride 'em, Cowgirl as Announcer
- 1939 · Convict's Code as Bank Teller
- 1939 · Homicide Bureau as Gangster Shot by Brown
- 1938 · Peck's Bad Boy with the Circus as Circus Usher (uncredited)
- 1938 · Sunset Murder Case as Editor
- 1938 · Straight, Place and Show as Photographer
- 1938 · Juvenile Court as Druggist (uncredited)
- 1938 · Streamlined Swing as Railroad Detective (uncredited)
- 1938 · Three Loves Has Nancy as Newsstand Man (uncredited)
- 1938 · The Crowd Roars as Photographer (uncredited)
- 1938 · The Chaser as Injured Man
- 1938 · The Main Event as Buck
- 1938 · One Wild Night as Bank Officer (uncredited)
- 1938 · Hollywood Handicap as Turf Club Representative
- 1938 · The Fighting Devil Dogs as The Lightning (uncredited)
- 1938 · The Saint in New York as Jacob S. 'Jake' / 'John' Irbell (Uncredited)
- 1938 · Wide Open Faces as News Photographer
- 1938 · Test Pilot as Pilot (uncredited)
- 1938 · State Police as Police Dispatcher
- 1938 · The Canary Comes Across as Convict (uncredited)
- 1938 · The Spy Ring as Firing Range Radio Operator (uncredited)
- 1937 · Missing Witnesses as Ship's Office Clerk (uncredited)
- 1937 · Expensive Husbands as Reporter
- 1937 · Hollywood Round-Up as Louis Lawson
- 1937 · Love Takes Flight as Talking Reporter
- 1937 · The Firefly as French Officer (uncredited)
- 1937 · Sunday Night at the Trocadero as Columnist
- 1937 · It Happened in Hollywood as Reporter
- 1937 · Cash and Carry as President's Secretary (uncredited)
- 1937 · Stella Dallas as Man on Train (uncredited)
- 1937 · The Californian as Townsman
- 1937 · Topper as Bank Teller (uncredited)
- 1937 · Easy Living as Stock Investor (uncredited)
- 1937 · Big Business as Townsman Investor
- 1937 · Speed to Spare as Otto Behrman
- 1937 · Criminals of the Air as 'Trigger'
- 1937 · Love Is News as Salesman (uncredited)
- 1937 · Secret Valley as Henchman Doc (uncredited)
- 1937 · Smashing the Vice Trust as Eddie's Henchman (uncredited)
- 1936 · The Mandarin Mystery as Reporter at Dock
- 1936 · Sinner Take All as Reporter (uncredited)
- 1936 · Ten Laps to Go as Motor Vehicle Bureau Clerk
- 1936 · Go West Young Man as Reporter (uncredited)
- 1936 · Shadow of Chinatown as
- 1936 · The Sky Parade as Fred (uncredited)
- 1936 · The President's Mystery as Townsman (uncredited)
- 1936 · Ride 'Em Cowboy as Townsman (uncredited)
- 1936 · Sing, Baby, Sing as Kansas City News Vendor
- 1936 · Jailbreak as Hotel Clerk
- 1936 · Crash Donovan as Patrolman (uncredited)
- 1936 · It Couldn't Have Happened (But It Did) as Fingerprint Expert
- 1936 · Spendthrift as Reporter
- 1936 · The Crime Patrol as Henchman (uncredited)
- 1936 · The Girl from Mandalay as New Year's Party Participant
- 1936 · Boulder Dam as Job Applications Teller (uncredited)
- 1936 · Love on a Bet as Reporter
- 1936 · The Preview Murder Mystery as Reporter (Uncredited)
- 1936 · Murder at Glen Athol as Party Guest (uncredited)
- 1936 · The Bridge of Sighs as Man in Crowd Outside the Thornton (uncredited)
- 1936 · I'll Name the Murderer as Driver (Uncredited)
- 1936 · Black Gold as Collins (uncredited)
- 1935 · Show Them No Mercy! as Milkman (uncredited)
- 1935 · The Girl Who Came Back as Henchman Jimmy (uncredited)
- 1935 · Here Comes the Band as Audience Member (uncredited)
- 1935 · Shanghai as Ship Steward
- 1935 · Front Page Woman as Waiter (uncredited)
- 1935 · Born to Gamble as Dice Player (uncredited)
- 1935 · Helldorado as Newspaper Reporter
- 1934 · The Curtain Falls as Seven Eleven Club Customer
- 1934 · Friends of Mr. Sweeney as Ladies' Table Dealer
- 1934 · Going Bye-Bye! as Man in Courtroom
- 1934 · The Personality Kid as Ritzy's Trainer
- 1934 · Smarty as Court Recorder (uncredited)
- 1934 · Upperworld as Steward (uncredited)
- 1934 · Journal of a Crime as Cartier's Secretary (uncredited)
- 1934 · Jimmy the Gent as Chalmers (uncredited)
- Future · Aliens from Space as Station Attendant
- 1953 · Take the High Ground! as Army Doctor (uncredited)
- 1953 · The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse as
- 1953 · General Electric Theater as Drummer
- 1953 · The Life Of Riley as
- 1952 · Adventures of Superman as Man at Well
- 1952 · Adventures of Superman as Bus Driver
- 1952 · Chevron Theatre as
- 1951 · I Love Lucy as Man On Train #1 (uncredited)
- 1951 · The Red Skelton Show as
- 1951 · Boston Blackie as
- 1951 · Boston Blackie as Tommy
- 1951 · Ace in the Hole as Father Diego (uncredited)
- 1950 · Where Danger Lives as Postville Deputy (uncredited)
- 1950 · The Jack Benny Program as
- 1950 · The Jack Benny Program as Pondering Husband
- 1950 · Three Secrets as Matthews (uncredited)
- 1950 · The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show as Plumber
- 1950 · The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show as The Waiter
- 1950 · Treasury Men in Action as Waiter
- 1950 · Covered Wagon Raid as Bartender Pete
- 1950 · The Great Rupert as Eddie, the Bartender (uncredited)
- 1949 · On the Town as Subway Passenger (uncredited)
- 1949 · The Lone Ranger as Moley Sanders
- 1949 · Red, Hot and Blue as Drugstore Manager / Workman (uncredited)
- 1949 · The Fountainhead as Minor Role (uncredited)
- 1949 · The Crooked Way as
- 1949 · A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court as Townsman (uncredited)
- 1948 · Joan of Arc as Peasant (uncredited)
- 1948 · Whispering Smith as Woody, Train Brakeman (uncredited)
- 1947 · California as Mike (uncredited)
- 1946 · The Best Years of Our Lives as Bar Patron (uncredited)
- 1944 · Lady in the Dark as Reporter (uncredited)
- 1942 · For Me and My Gal as Stage Manager (uncredited)
- 1942 · The Secret Code as Otto Stahl
- 1942 · Lady in a Jam as Carter’s Assistant Manager (uncredited)
- 1942 · Dr. Broadway as Little Man (uncredited)
- 1942 · Pardon My Stripes as Bookie (uncredited)
- 1941 · Babes on Broadway as Reed's Writer (uncredited)
- 1941 · Remember the Day as Photographer
- 1941 · Paris Calling as Gendarme (uncredited)
- 1940 · I Take This Oath as Cotton Club Doorman
- 1939 · Gone with the Wind as Minor Role (uncredited)
- 1939 · Mr. Smith Goes to Washington as Taylor's Stooge (uncredited)
- 1939 · Fast and Furious as Day Clerk (uncredited)
- 1939 · Those High Grey Walls as Convict (uncredited)
- 1939 · Coast Guard as Second Officer (uncredited)
- 1939 · Star Reporter as Wilkins
- 1938 · Comet Over Broadway as Amateur Actor (uncredited)
- 1938 · Exposed as Slim
- 1938 · Mr. Wong, Detective as Coroner (uncredited)
- 1938 · You Can't Take It with You as Reporter (uncredited)
- 1938 · Tell Your Children as Joe the Bartender (uncredited)
- 1938 · I Met My Love Again as Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
- 1937 · Wells Fargo as Minor Role
- 1937 · Captains Courageous as Corridor Steward (uncredited)
- 1937 · Way Out West as Cowboy (uncredited)
- 1936 · Great Guy as Canning's Chauffeur (Uncredited)
- 1936 · The Devil Is a Sissy as Intern
- 1936 · Postal Inspector as Truck Driver (uncredited)
- 1936 · Below the Deadline as Oscar (uncredited)
- 1936 · Brilliant Marriage as Art Critic
- 1936 · The Prisoner of Shark Island as George A. Atzerodt (uncredited)
- 1935 · Special Agent as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
- 1934 · Dames as Elevator Starter (uncredited)
- 1934 · Fog Over Frisco as Reporter (Uncredited)
- 1934 · As the Earth Turns as Villager at Dance
- 1933 · The House on 56th Street as Ship's Steward (uncredited)
- 1933 · Female as Shooting Gallery Onlooker (Uncredited)
- 1933 · The Bowery as Cynic (uncredited)
- 1933 · Goodbye Again as Albany Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
- 1933 · Torch Singer as Man in Radio Station
- 1933 · The Little Giant as Investment Clerk (uncredited)
- 1933 · Central Airport as Hotel Desk Clerk #3 (uncredited)
- 1933 · Hard to Handle as Ed - Photographer (uncredited)
- 1932 · The Death Kiss as Hotel Desk Clerk
- 1932 · If I Had a Million as Pedestrian at Accident (uncredited)
- 1932 · Union Depot as Sailor (uncredited)
- 1931 · Riders of the Purple Sage as Judkins
- 1931 · Newly Rich as (uncredited)
- 1930 · All Stuck Up as