Neal Dodd was an American actor who is best known for The Furnace, The Little Clown, and Strange Wives. He was born on September 6, 1879, in Fort Madison, Iowa, and passed away on May 26, 1966, in Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Neal Dodd was known not only for his acting but also as a film director and spiritual advisor. He had one child, Molly Dodd. Dodd earned the nicknames ‘Padre of Hollywood’ and ‘Reverend Neal Dodd’ for his frequent portrayals of clergy in films.
Death and Legacy
Dodd passed away in 1966, and his remains were interred at the St. Mary of the Angels Anglican Church in Los Angeles. He performed around 300 on-screen marriages during his career and conducted over 700 real-life marriages, showcasing his deep connection to both film and personal life in Hollywood. His legacy as a beloved figure in the industry continues to be remembered.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| You Belong to Me | 1934-09-08 | Minister at Funeral |
| Lilly Turner | 1933-05-13 | Minister at Wedding (uncredited) |
| Youth Takes a Fling | 1938-09-22 | Minister |
| Draegerman Courage | 1937-05-15 | Priest (uncredited) |
| Fisherman’s Wharf | 1939-02-03 | Preacher |
| Three Smart Girls Grow Up | 1939-03-24 | Minister |
| Mr. Smith Goes to Washington | 1939-10-19 | Senate Chaplain (uncredited) |
| Four Wives | 1939-12-22 | Minister at Wedding (uncredited) |
| Scarlet Street | 1945-12-25 | Priest (uncredited) |
| The Killers | 1946-08-30 | Minister (uncredited) |
| The Only Woman | 1924-10-25 | Minister (as Rev. Neal Dodd) |
| Steel Against the Sky | 1941-12-13 | Justice of the Peace (uncredited) |
| Marriage Is a Private Affair | 1944-08-23 | Minister |
| The Stranger | 1946-07-02 | Minister (uncredited) |
| Such Men Are Dangerous | 1930-03-09 | Wedding Celebrant (uncredited) |
| Merrily We Go to Hell | 1932-06-10 | Minister (uncredited) |
| Louisa | 1950-05-31 | Minister (uncredited) |
| It Happened One Night | 1934-02-22 | Minister at Wedding (uncredited) |
| Born to Kill | 1947-04-30 | Clergyman (uncredited) |
| Strange Wives | 1934-11-30 | Minister |
| Christmas Holiday | 1944-07-31 | Minister |