Harold Goodwin
Acting
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Harold Goodwin (December 1, 1902 – July 12, 1987) was an American film actor who performed in over 225 films. Born in Peoria, Illinois, Goodwin began his film career while still in his teens in the 1915 film short Mike's Elopement. One of his most popular roles of the silent era was that of Ted Brown in the 1927 Buster Keaton comedy College. Goodwin followed up with a role in another Keaton film The Cameraman in 1928 opposite Keaton and actress Marceline Day. He worked steadily through the silent film era and transitioned into the talkie era as a popular character actor. One of his most notable roles of the era was that of Detering in the 1930 Lewis Milestone directed World War I drama All Quiet on the Western Front. In his later years, Goodwin mainly acted in the Western film genre and often worked as a stuntmen for film studios. In the 1960s, Goodwin made many guest appearances of the NBC television series Daniel Boone starring Fess Parker and Ed Ames. Goodwin made his last film appearance in the low-budget horror film The Boy Who Cried Werewolf before retiring from the film industry. He died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA in 1987 after being shot for adultery.
Born: December 1, 1902
Place of Birth: Peoria, Illinois, USA
Known For
Free, Blonde and 21
Stories of women who live in an all-women hotel. One (Bari) works hard and marries a millionaire; another (Hughes) cheats and goes to jail.
The Cameraman
A photographer takes up newsreel shooting to impress a secretary.
All Quiet on the Western Front
When a group of idealistic young men join the German Army during the Great War, they are assigned to the Western Front, where their patriotism is destroyed by the harsh realities of combat.
Perry Mason
The cases of master criminal defense attorney Perry Mason and his staff who handled the most difficult of cases in the aid of the innocent.
Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum
A wax museum run by a demented doctor contains statues of such crime figures as Jack the Ripper and Bluebeard. In addition to making wax statues the doctor performs plastic surgery. It is here that an arch fiend takes refuge.
Spartacus
The rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion. As the rebels move from town to town, their numbers swell as escaped slaves join their ranks. Under the leadership of Spartacus, they make their way to southern Italy, where they will cross the sea and return to their homes.
Hallelujah, I'm a Bum
A New York tramp falls in love with the mayor's amnesiac girlfriend after rescuing her from a suicide attempt.
Ride the Pink Horse
A con man tries to blackmail a Mexican gangster.
Young Mr. Lincoln
In this dramatized account of his early law career in Illinois, Abraham Lincoln is born into a modest log cabin, where he is encouraged by his first love, Ann Rutledge, to pursue law. Following her tragic death, Lincoln establishes a law practice in Springfield, where he meets a young Mary Todd. Lincoln's law skills are put to the test when he takes on the difficult task of defending two brothers who have been accused of murder.
The Abbott and Costello Show
Bud and Lou are unemployed actors living in Mr. Fields’ boarding house. Lou’s girlfriend Hillary lives across the hall. Many situations arise leading to slapstick and puns.
Filmography
as Mr Duncan
as Art Baldwin (uncredited)
as David
as Grover Hanks
as Evans
as Loomis
as Harper
as Bailiff (uncredited)
as Truck Driver (uncredited)
as The Bartender (uncredited)
as Slave (uncredited)
as Guard (uncredited)
as Wilson - Bank Clerk (uncredited)
as Man with Dog (uncredited)
as Salvage Man (uncredited)
as Hotel Clerk
as Pick Gannon
as Col. Hopper
as Telegrapher (uncredited)
as George Bailey
as Clerk
as Cameraman
as Fire Commissioner (uncredited)
as Foreman
as Poker Player (uncredited)
as Dr. Coleman (uncredited)
as Truck Driver
as Brakeman
as Bartender (uncredited)
as Kirk - Body-Shop Henchman [Ch.11] (uncredited)
as Howard Glumm
as Callahan - F.B.I. Man
as Matt Curtis
as Maj. J.F.X. Loomis (uncredited)
as Sheriff
as Northerner in bar
as Westerner (uncredited)
as Dave Starky
as Poker Player
as Reporter with Cigars (uncredited)
as Red
as John Sanders
as Stover
as Capt. Caldwell
as Taxi Dispatcher
as Lieutenant Caldwell
as Sergeant (uncredited)
as Petchnikoff
as Sergeant Leading Recruits Through Train Station (uncredited)
as Reporter
as Ranger Comstock
as Edwards
as Hank Gunther
as Undetermined Role
as Military Police Corporal
as Gangster
as Hickory (uncredited)
as Dealer
as Barfly
as Raymond
as American Aviator
as Prop Boy
as Chauffeur
as Airplane Steward
as Tom Crawford (uncredited)
as Simms
as Pool Party Photographer
as Jeremiah Carter (uncredited)
as Legion Member (uncredited)
as Matchie Riggs
as Calvin
as Ship Dispatch Officer
as Nightclub Bouncer and Seaman (uncredited)
as Bill
as Harold - Reporter
as Newspaper Reporter (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Assistant Director
as Skipper
as Joe - Blair's Chauffeur (uncredited)
as Buck
as Hank
as Photographer at Governor's Reception (uncredited)
as Reid's Pilot
as Slocum
as Band Leader
as Peter Blake
as Homer the Cop
as Jim - Elmer's Rival
as Nancy's Brother
as Yank
as Hank Stone
as Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
as Bart Hawkins
as Doctor
as Second Jellybean / Rejected Suitor (uncredited)
as Len
as Miller
as Wild Bill Adams
as 'Speed' Hansen
as Mr. Goodwin (uncredited)
as 'Madame X'
as Hansen
as James 'Jimmy' Henderson
as Detering
as Steve Roberts
as Stagg
as Richard Crosby
as Jeff Brown, A rival
as Joe Baird
as Jack Bradley
as Bert Chester - British Secret Service
as Lawrence Stanwood
as Lance
as Tex
as Lonnie Whinston
as Bern Venters
as Robert Metcalf
as Walter Bowman
as Tex Adams
as David Keith
as Noble Dill
as Chauffeur
as Skinny Rawlins
as Ross Darby
as Walter Adams
as Hugh Paxton
as Page Poole
as Jimmy Madison
as Hack Webster
as Peter May
as Slim Barbee
as Dick Jones
as Skeeters Martin
as Clem Hale
as Jimmy Flannery
as Collie
as The Grocer Boy
as Benjamin Pillsbury Jones
as Young Jason Honeycutt
as James Gordon Oliver
as Jack Milligan
as Ronald Blair
as Timmy
as David Bryce
as Peter Weldon
as Prince Karl - Age 12