A.S. ‘Pop’ Byron was an American actor who is best known for Devil on Deck, Madame Spy, and Two for Tonight. Born Aquilla Stewart Byron on January 30, 1876, in Barnesville, Ohio, he made a significant mark in the film industry during his career. He passed away on February 5, 1943, in Hollywood, California.
Personal and Family Life
A.S. Byron was married to Kathryn Keys, and together they had three children. He was known for always using his initials, “A.S.,” rather than the name “Arthur,” which often led to confusion about his identity. Many mistakenly thought his initials stood for “Arthur,” but that was not the case.
Death and Legacy
A.S. Byron died on February 5, 1943, leaving behind a body of work that contributes to his legacy in American cinema. His films continue to be appreciated by classic movie enthusiasts. Despite the mix-up with other actors’ names, fans remember him for his contributions to early Hollywood.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander’s Ragtime Band | 1938-05-24 | Train Conductor (uncredited) |
| Young People | 1940-08-30 | Doorman (uncredited) |
| The Best Man Wins | 1935-01-14 | Irish Policeman |
| Two-Fisted | 1935-10-03 | Bartender |
| Two for Tonight | 1935-09-12 | Jailer |
| Devil on Deck | 1932-01-01 | Pop Wheeler |
| Walking on Air | 1936-09-11 | Judge (uncredited) |
| Wells Fargo | 1937-12-31 | Townsman |
| Love and Hisses | 1937-12-21 | Policeman |
| You Said a Mouthful | 1932-11-18 | Elliott (uncredited) |
| Men Without Names | 1935-06-29 | Post Office Grouch |
| Broadway Serenade | 1939-04-07 | Pat (uncredited) |
| Menace | 1934-11-22 | English Police Sergeant |
| Second Fiddle | 1939-06-30 | (uncredited) |
| Bride of Frankenstein | 1935-04-20 | King Homunculus (uncredited) |
| She Married Her Boss | 1935-09-19 | Store Watchman (uncredited) |
| Union Pacific | 1939-05-05 | Old Irishman (uncredited) |
| Time Out for Romance | 1937-02-10 | Jailer |
| Emergency Squad | 1940-01-05 | Apartment Man |
| I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang | 1932-11-09 | Cop in Barber Shop (uncredited) |
| The Return of Frank James | 1940-08-10 | Train Engineer (uncredited) |
| Love Is News | 1937-02-26 | Cop (uncredited) |
| Lillian Russell | 1940-05-24 | Policeman |
| The Merry Widow | 1934-11-02 | Doorman (uncredited) |
| The Countess of Monte Cristo | 1934-03-18 | Stefan’s Friend |
| The Crash | 1932-10-09 | House Detective |
| The Big Shot | 1931-12-31 | Mr. Potts |
| Penguin Pool Murder | 1932-12-09 | Jailer Strauss (uncredited) |
| Central Park | 1932-12-10 | Policeman Showing Charlie the Wanted Poster (uncredited) |
| Opened by Mistake | 1940-05-10 | Elderly Man (uncredited) |
| Golden Gloves | 1940-08-02 | Customer (uncredited) |
| The Arkansas Traveler | 1938-10-14 | Second Man |
| If I Had a Million | 1932-11-18 | Murphy’s Beds Proprietor (uncredited) |
| The Crime of Helen Stanley | 1934-04-20 | Detective #3 (uncredited) |