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

Title Release Date Character
Queen Kelly 1932-10-18 Prince Wolfram
Don’t Bet on Blondes 1935-07-13 Dwight Boardman
Slightly Married 1932-10-15 James R. “Jimmie” Martin
Exposure 1932-08-20 Andy Bryant
Frontier Scout 1938-09-16 Lieutenant Adams
Crashing Thru 1939-12-11 McClusky
British Agent 1934-09-15 Under Secretary Stanley
The Reckless Hour 1931-08-15 Allen Crane
Lost in Limehouse 1933-04-06 Harold Heartright
The Menace 1932-01-29 Ronald Quayle
The Bridge of Sighs 1936-02-14 Arny Norman
Big Time Or Bust 1933-11-10 John Hammond
The Crusader 1932-10-04 Joe Carson
Mr. Boggs Steps Out 1938-02-18 Dennis Andrews
Man of Two Worlds 1934-01-13 Eric Pager
The Awakening 1928-11-17 Count Karl von Hagen
Society Girl 1932-05-29 Warburton
Three Wise Girls 1932-02-10 Jerry Dexter
Folies Bergère 1935-02-22 Marquis René de Lac
Back in Circulation 1937-08-27 Carlton Whitney
The Savage Girl 1932-12-04 Jim Franklin
Trade Winds 1938-12-28 Bob (Uncredited)
Sinners in the Sun 1932-05-13 Eric Nelson
The Yellow Ticket 1931-10-30 Count Nikolai
Once to Every Woman 1934-03-24 Dr. Freddie Preston
Week Ends Only 1932-06-19 Jimmy Brigg
The Last Flight 1931-08-29 Frink
Gentleman Jim 1942-11-14 Ringside Telegrapher (Uncredited)
Charlie Chan’s Greatest Case 1933-09-14 Henry Jennison
Top of the Town 1937-04-17 Nightclub Patron
Confirm or Deny 1941-12-12 Minor Role
Vanity Fair 1932-03-15 George Osborne
Yvette 1927-12-30 Jean de Servigny
Left Over Ladies 1931-09-30 Ronny
Grand Slam 1933-02-22 Barney Starr
All Men Are Enemies 1934-04-26
If You Could Only Cook 1935-12-30 Roy – Pianist at Wedding Rehearsal (Uncredited)
The Sacred Flame 1929-11-24 Colin Taylor
Death Goes North 1939-06-30 Al Norton
This Sporting Age 1932-09-14 Charles Morrell
Once Upon a Honeymoon 1942-11-27 Guard (Uncredited)
Mrs. Miniver 1942-07-03 Man in Tavern (