Roy Glenn

Roy Glenn was an American actor who is best known for Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, Escape from the Planet of the Apes, and Lydia Bailey. He had a distinctive deep voice that contributed to his memorable performances on screen.

Personal and Family Life

Roy Glenn was born on June 3, 1914, in Pittsburg, Kansas. He married Pauline (Lilla) Fractious on March 29, 1936, and they remained together until his death in 1971. Together, they had three children, and Glenn’s family was an important part of his life.

Death and Legacy

Roy Glenn passed away on March 12, 1971, in Los Angeles, California, due to a heart attack. His contributions to film and television left a lasting impact, and he is remembered for his powerful performances and unique voice in various notable roles throughout his career.

Filmography

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Title	Release Date	Character
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner	1967-12-11	Mr. Prentice
Sweet Bird of Youth	1962-03-21	Charles
Riot in Cell Block 11	1954-02-18	Guard Delmar
The Way West	1967-05-24	Saunders
Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round	1966-10-12	Sergeant Elmer K. Coxe
Written on the Wind	1956-10-04	Sam
Where Love Has Gone	1964-11-02	Servant
The Golden Idol	1954-01-10	Gomo
Jasper’s Minstrels	1945-05-25	Scarecrow (voice)
Take a Giant Step	1959-12-01	Minister
A Man Called Adam	1966-03-16	Police Sergeant
A Man Called Peter	1955-03-31	New Jersey Laborer
A Raisin in the Sun	1961-05-28	Willie Harris
Life Begins in College	1937-10-01	Singing Train Porter
Carmen Jones	1954-10-28	Rum Daniels
Panther Girl of the Kongo	1955-01-03	Chief Danka
… tick… tick… tick…	1970-01-09	The Drunk
Bomba and the Jungle Girl	1952-12-07	Kaje
Slave Ship	1937-06-16	Slave in Ship’s Hold
The Sins of Rachel Cade	1961-04-02	Townsman
The Sound and the Fury	1959-03-27	Job
Escape from the Planet of the Apes	1971-05-20	Lawyer (as Roy E. Glenn Sr.)
Perils of the Jungle	1953-03-19	Korjah
Time Table	1956-02-08	Train Porter
Finian’s Rainbow	1968-10-09	Passion Pilgrim Gospeller (uncredited)
Edge of the City	1957-01-04	Stevedore (uncredited)
Jungle Drums of Africa	1953-01-21	Naganto – Witch Doctor
Hang ’em High	1968-04-12	Guard
Support Your Local Gunfighter	1971-05-26	Headwaiter
The Raid	1954-08-04	Emmanuel – Mrs. Bishop’s Butler (uncredited)
The Pigeon	1969-11-04	Lt. Frank Miller
I Love You, Alice B. Toklas!	1968-10-18	Gas Station Attendant
The Green-Eyed Blonde	1957-12-14	Mr. Budlong
Song of the South	1946-11-12	Br’er Frog (voice) (uncredited)
Lydia Bailey	1952-05-30	Mirabeau
Jungle Gents	1954-09-05	Chief Mutawa
Killer Leopard	1954-08-22	Daniel
Jasper’s Boobytraps	1945-01-01
The Claw Monsters	1966-01-01	Chief Danka (archive footage)
Jasper and the Haunted House	1942-10-22	Scarecrow (voice)
The Lusty Men	1952-10-24
The Jackie Robinson Story	1950-05-16	Mr. Gaines – Attorney (uncredited)