Lester Matthews
Acting
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lester Matthews (June 6, 1900 - June 5, 1975) was an English actor born in Nottingham, England, UK. In his career, he made more than 180 appearances in film and on television. He was on occasion erroneously credited as Lester Mathews and especially in later years was sometimes known as Les Matthews. He died on the 6 June 1975 in Los Angeles, California. He was cremated. His ashes were scattered into the Pacific Ocean. He appeared on television many times including an episode of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour entitled "Completely Foolproof" (original air date: March 29, 1965). Description above from the Wikipedia Lester Matthews, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Born: June 5, 1900
Place of Birth: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK
Known For
The Jack Benny Program
Laugh along with funnyman Jack Benny as he brings his underplayed humor to TV along with regular performers from his radio show days.
The Jack Benny Program
Laugh along with funnyman Jack Benny as he brings his underplayed humor to TV along with regular performers from his radio show days.
Monsieur Verdoux
The film is about an unemployed banker, Henri Verdoux, and his sociopathic methods of attaining income. While being both loyal and competent in his work, Verdoux has been laid-off. To make money for his wife and child, he marries wealthy widows and then murders them. His crime spree eventually works against him when two particular widows break his normal routine.
5 Fingers
During WWII, the valet to the British Ambassador to Ankara sells British secrets to the Germans while trying to romance a refugee Polish countess.
Bonanza
The High-Sierra adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their ranch while helping the surrounding community.
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Robin Hood fights nobly for justice against the evil Sir Guy of Gisbourne while striving to win the hand of the beautiful Maid Marian.
The Red Skelton Show
The Red Skelton Show is an American variety show that was a television staple for two decades, from 1951 to 1971. It was second to Gunsmoke and third to The Ed Sullivan Show in the ratings during that time. Skelton, who had previously been a radio star, had appeared in several motion pictures as well. Although his television series is largely associated with CBS, where it appeared for more than fifteen years, it actually began and ended on NBC. During its run, the program received three Emmy Awards, for Skelton as best comedian and the program as best comedy show during its initial season, and an award for comedy writing in 1961.
The Ford Television Theatre
This show started in New York City, with Broadway actors and actresses. It then moved to Hollywood, California, where Hollywood actors and actresses headed the cast.
The Ford Television Theatre
This show started in New York City, with Broadway actors and actresses. It then moved to Hollywood, California, where Hollywood actors and actresses headed the cast.
Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake
Sir Arthur Blake has inherited title and lands from his brother. He also has his orphaned nephew Benjamin working for him as a bonded servant. While he believes the lad was born out of wedlock and so cannot claim the inheritance, he is taking no chances. Benjamin eventually rebels against his uncle and sets sail to try and make his fortune. This may enable him to return to prove his claim to being the rightful heir to the estate.
Filmography
as Ira Jaffee
as Gregory Benton
as Winston More
as Mr. Harris
as Butler
as Doctor
as Major
as Bailiff
as British Delegate (uncredited)
as Lord Van Cleve
as Mr. Fleming Pendleton
as Reginald Archibald
as Hugh Olds
as Club Patron (uncredited)
as Inspector Campbell
as Charles
as Peter Mott
as Forrester
as Prison Governor
as Civil Defense Man
as Larkins
as Pillsbury
as Mr. Craythrope
as Inspector T. Carnahan
as Jerrison Ames
as Colonel Brookston
as Frank Grace
as Sir Denis Nayland Smith
as Gus
as Mr. Hancock
as Major Hennishaw
as Adam Stewart
as Caulaincourt (uncredited)
as Major Alden
as Archbishop of Tyre / Narrator
as Comm. Kingston
as U.S. Consul Charlie Edmunds
as Ben Pearce
as Mr. Harrington
as Gen. Stanhope
as Chief Insp. Melville
as Dr. Homer Gleeson
as Sir William Paget
as Gen. Victor Darby
as Lord Jeffrey Amherst
as Cardinal William Patrick O'Shea
as Foreign Secretary (uncredited)
as Maj. Walsh
as Doctor (uncredited)
as Sir Cloudsley
as The Chief
as Robbins
as Carlton
as Col. Ramsey
as Mentou Sr. (uncredited)
as Prime Minister Rochard
as Dr. Lopez
as Commissioner Kingston
as Sir John Utterson
as British Officer (uncredited)
as Sylvester
as Ridgely, Joyce's Interrogator
as King Charles II
as Referee
as Sponsor
as Professor Hopkins
as Mr. Duffy
as Mr. Buzby
as Mr. Larkin
as Mr. Burke
as Mr. Thomas Marshall
as Mr. Fortune
as Alan-A-Dale
as Horatio Nelson
as George Forsythe
as Mr. Aberson
as Robbins
as Prosecutor (uncredited)
as Wyndham Grace
as Shannon Eskdale
as Mark Evans
as Salesman
as British Maj. Fitzpatrick
as Justin Reeves / Mr. G
as Commissioner Braham Chatterton
as Stanley Carter
as Sir Jasper Herrick
as Steamship Dispatcher (uncredited)
as Dr. Norton at Lembridge Asylum (uncredited)
as Capt. Lloyd (uncredited)
as Horace Canfield
as Colonel (uncredited)
as British Captain
as Air Marshal (uncredited)
as Treathcote (uncredited)
as Dr. Frederick Holmes
as Oliver Madison
as Wayne Ralston
as Canadian Major
as Mr. Cavanaugh
as Prosecutor
as Group Captain
as Major (uncredited)
as Mr. Lee
as Guard Officer
as Mr. Ames
as Frederick Willoughby
as Sam Livermore
as Henry Thompson
as Lieut. Roberts
as Gair - Henchman
as Harlan Chambers
as Dr. White
as Duke of Buckingham
as District Attorney George Lane
as General Saliere
as Phillip Gregory
as Sir Charles Murchison
as Dr. Alonzo Z. Stewart
as Ring Leader
as Sir Ivor
as Walter Fraser
as Capt. Neville
as St. John
as Sidney Grant
as Captain Hardy
as Gilbert Lockhart
as Elliott Manville
as Mark Stewart
as C. B. Nelson
as Prince Edric
as Dr. Jerry Holden
as Paul Ames
as Schwindt
as Sir Harry Torrent
as Becker
as Coloneilo Romanelli
as Max Winter
as Gilbert Vaughan
as Ralph
as Keith Keller
as Zuniga
as Charles Wickham
as Campbell Edwards