Arthur Tovey was an American actor known for his many uncredited roles in films such as “To Kill a Mockingbird,” “Some Like It Hot,” and “The Nutty Professor.” He had a remarkable career spanning seven decades, where he appeared as a background extra in numerous movies and television shows.
Personal and Family Life
Arthur Tovey was born on November 14, 1904, in Douglas, Arizona. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a lifelong musician skilled at playing the piano. His dedication to both music and acting shaped a career that was defined by his participation in many productions, often in minor roles.
Death and Legacy
Arthur Tovey passed away on October 20, 2000, at the age of 95 in Van Nuys, California. He is remembered as one of the most prolific extras in Hollywood, having made countless appearances that contributed to the richness of film and television during his time.
Filmography
Title
Release Date
Character
To Kill a Mockingbird
1962-12-20
Juror (uncredited)
A Night in Casablanca
1946-05-10
Military Man in Restaurant (uncredited)
The Buster Keaton Story
1957-05-01
Party Guest
The Mummy
1932-12-22
Nubian (uncredited)
Batman
1966-07-30
Cop at Press Conference (uncredited)
Escape from the Planet of the Apes
1971-05-20
Official at Briefing (uncredited)
The Nutty Professor
1996-06-28
Elderly Man in Alumni Receiving Line (uncredited)
The Cheap Detective
1978-06-23
Old Husband
Underground
1941-06-28
Man at Railroad Station
Rocky
1976-11-20
Reporter (uncredited)
North by Northwest
1959-07-08
Man at Auction (uncredited)
The Killing
1956-06-06
Racetrack Cashier (uncredited)
Witness for the Prosecution
1957-12-17
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
The Sting
1973-12-25
Bank Officer (uncredited)
Days of Wine and Roses
1963-02-04
Party Guest (uncredited)
Some Like It Hot
1959-03-19
Speakeasy Patron (uncredited)
Young Frankenstein
1974-12-15
Member of Angry Mob
The Man Who Knew Too Much
1956-05-16
Royal Albert Hall Attendee (uncredited)
The Lady from Shanghai
1947-12-24
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
To the Ends of Time
1996-10-21
Old James
Tough Guys
1986-10-03
First Old Man Eating
Who’s That Girl
1987-08-07
Butler (uncredited)
Adam’s Rib
1949-11-18
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Around the World in Eighty Days
1956-10-17
Extra (uncredited)
California Passage
1950-12-15
Townsman (uncredited)
Trouble Along the Way
1953-04-04
Football Spectator
Something to Live For
1952-03-07
Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Ride ‘Em Cowboy
1942-02-13
Dancer (uncredited)
Midnight Lace
1960-10-13
Commuter at Terminal
Peyton Place
1957-12-13
Guest at Whitehall Inn (uncredited)
The Manchurian Candidate
1962-10-24
Second Reporter
Pollyanna
1960-05-19
Fishing Booth Attendant (Uncredited)
Pete’s Dragon
1977-11-03
White-haired Townsman
Calamity Jane
1953-11-04
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Gone with the Wind
1939-03-12
Leslie Howard Double
Marty
1955-04-11
Man on Church Steps (uncredited)
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
1953-07-14
Stagehand (uncredited)
A Place in the Sun
1951-06-12
Juror (uncredited)
Cimarron
1931-01-26
Dancer at Ball
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
1957-05-30
Barfly (uncredited)
The Prize
1963-12-25
Waiter at Reception (
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