Walter Byron

Walter Byron was an American actor, born on June 11, 1899, in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, UK. He is best known for his roles in Slightly Married (1932), Don’t Bet on Blondes (1935), and Back in Circulation (1937). Byron passed away on March 2, 1972, in Signal Hill, California, USA.

Personal and Family Life

Walter Byron was originally named Walter Clarence Butler. He had a brother named Jack Byron, and they both were involved in the film industry. His career spanned from 1928 to 1942, primarily in American films.

Career Highlights

Byron began his film career with Samuel Goldwyn, but despite his good looks, he struggled to achieve significant stardom. He often played leading roles in lesser-known films but was also featured in more prominent roles in better-regarded movies during the 1930s.

Death and Legacy

Walter Byron died on March 2, 1972, in Signal Hill, California. Although he did not reach the heights of major film stardom, his contributions to early American cinema are still remembered by film enthusiasts.

Filmography

TitleRelease DateCharacter
Queen Kelly1932-10-18Prince Wolfram
Don’t Bet on Blondes1935-07-13Dwight Boardman
Slightly Married1932-10-15James R. “Jimmie” Martin
Exposure1932-08-20Andy Bryant
Frontier Scout1938-09-16Lieutenant Adams
Crashing Thru1939-12-11McClusky
British Agent1934-09-15Under Secretary Stanley
The Reckless Hour1931-08-15Allen Crane
Lost in Limehouse1933-04-06Harold Heartright
The Menace1932-01-29Ronald Quayle
The Bridge of Sighs1936-02-14Arny Norman
Big Time Or Bust1933-11-10John Hammond
The Crusader1932-10-04Joe Carson
Mr. Boggs Steps Out1938-02-18Dennis Andrews
Man of Two Worlds1934-01-13Eric Pager
The Awakening1928-11-17Count Karl von Hagen
Society Girl1932-05-29Warburton
Three Wise Girls1932-02-10Jerry Dexter
Folies Bergère1935-02-22Marquis René de Lac
Back in Circulation1937-08-27Carlton Whitney
The Savage Girl1932-12-04Jim Franklin
Trade Winds1938-12-28Bob (Uncredited)
Sinners in the Sun1932-05-13Eric Nelson
The Yellow Ticket1931-10-30Count Nikolai
Once to Every Woman1934-03-24Dr. Freddie Preston
Week Ends Only1932-06-19Jimmy Brigg
The Last Flight1931-08-29Frink
Gentleman Jim1942-11-14Ringside Telegrapher (Uncredited)
Charlie Chan’s Greatest Case1933-09-14Henry Jennison
Top of the Town1937-04-17Nightclub Patron
Confirm or Deny1941-12-12Minor Role
Vanity Fair1932-03-15George Osborne
Yvette1927-12-30Jean de Servigny
Left Over Ladies1931-09-30Ronny
Grand Slam1933-02-22Barney Starr
All Men Are Enemies1934-04-26
If You Could Only Cook1935-12-30Roy – Pianist at Wedding Rehearsal (Uncredited)
The Sacred Flame1929-11-24Colin Taylor
Death Goes North1939-06-30Al Norton
This Sporting Age1932-09-14Charles Morrell
Once Upon a Honeymoon1942-11-27Guard (Uncredited)
Mrs. Miniver1942-07-03Man in Tavern (