Lester Dorr
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 7, 1893
- Died
- August 25, 1980 (aged 87)
- Birthplace
- Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lester Dorr (born Harry Lester Dorr; May 8, 1893 - August 25, 1980) was an American actor who between 1917 and 1975 appeared in well over 500 productions on stage, in feature films and shorts, and in televised plays and weekly series. His extensive filmography attests to his versatility as a supporting actor and reliability as a bit player. Although Dorr's screen roles are at times credited, the great majority of his work is uncredited. Dorr was cast in more than 250 films in just the 1930s alone. Dorr continued to appear regularly in studio productions throughout the 1940s, but with reduced frequency when compared to the preceding decade; nevertheless, he still added more than 140 Hollywood films to his résumé in that decade. His work on the big screen decreased even further in the 1950s as acting opportunities increased on television. He was, though, cast in at least 45 feature films and shorts during the 1950s. By the late 1940s and early 1950s, programming in the rapidly expanding medium of television attracted the talents of many experienced personnel in the film industry, including Dorr. As with his film career, Dorr’s 15 years of being cast in television series consisted predominantly of brief appearances on screen and portraying characters who had relatively few lines. Yet, his characterizations on television, like in films, were highly diverse and can be seen in at least 84 episodes of Westerns, crime and detective series, courtroom and hospital dramas, adventure programs, and sitcoms of the period.
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Filmography
Aliens from Space
Movie · as Station Attendant
At Long Last Love
Movie · as Doorman
Hello, Dolly!
Movie · as Workman (uncredited)
Hotel
Movie · as Cy - Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Green Acres
TV · as Mr. Collins · 1 ep
Mary, Mary
Movie · as Husband in Elevator (uncredited)
Burke's Law
TV · as Lovely's Butler · 1 ep
Dr. Kildare
TV · as Mr. Benson · 1 ep
Inherit the Wind
Movie · as Dr. John (uncredited)
Stagecoach West
TV · as Station Agent, McGonigle · 1 ep
Arson for Hire
Movie · as Cab Dispatcher
Vice Raid
Movie · as Malone's Secretary
The Untouchables
TV · as Certified Public Accountant (uncredited) · 1 ep
Dennis the Menace
TV · as Forestry Dept. Clerk (uncredited) · 1 ep
Marjorie Morningstar
Movie · as Elevator Operator (uncredited)
The Bonnie Parker Story
Movie · as Informant (uncredited)
Hot Rod Gang
Movie · as Dryden Philpott
Missile Monsters
Movie · as Male Secretary (bit)
Wanted: Dead or Alive
TV · as Will Grey · 1 ep
Bat Masterson
TV · as Land Office Clerk · 1 ep
Lawman
TV · as Charlie the Hotel Laramie Desk Clerk (uncredited), Charlie (uncredited), Hotel Clerk (uncredited) · 1 ep
Perry Mason
TV · as Bailiff, Bartender, Photographer · 1 ep
Harbor Command
TV · 1 ep
Tombstone Territory
TV · as Bartender · 1 ep
Trackdown
TV · as Doctor (uncredited) · 1 ep
Alcoa Theatre
TV · as Buyer #1 · 1 ep
So Your Wife Wants to Work
Movie · as Harry (uncredited)
So You Want to Be Pretty
Movie · as Eddie the Bartender (uncredited)
Hey, Jeannie!
TV · as Bailiff · 1 ep
Conflict
TV · as Mayor Norman Cox · 1 ep
East of Eden
Movie · as City Official at Parade (uncredited)
The Millionaire
TV · as Court Clerk · 1 ep
Sergeant Preston of the Yukon
TV · 1 ep
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
TV · as Sam - Hotel Clerk, Charlie the Hotel Clerk (uncredited), Telegrapher (uncredited), Hotel Clerk - Emmett, Tony (uncredited), Mose · 1 ep
Cheyenne
TV · as Hotel Clerk (uncredited), Teller (uncredited) · 2 eps
Killers from Space
Movie · as Gas Station Attendant
Medic
TV · as Bartender · 1 ep
Father Knows Best
TV · as Poker player (uncredited) · 2 eps
December Bride
TV · 1 ep
Take the High Ground!
Movie · as Army Doctor (uncredited)
General Electric Theater
TV · as Drummer · 1 ep
The Life Of Riley
TV · 1 ep
The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse
TV · 1 ep
Adventures of Superman
TV · as Man at Well, Bus Driver · 1 ep
Chevron Theatre
TV · 2 eps
Ace in the Hole
Movie · as Father Diego (uncredited)
Night Riders of Montana
Movie · as Drummer
Follow the Sun
Movie
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
TV · 1 ep
Boston Blackie
TV · as Tommy · 1 ep
I Love Lucy
TV · as Man On Train #1 (uncredited) · 1 ep
The Red Skelton Show
TV · 1 ep
Flying Disc Man from Mars
Movie · as Crane
Covered Wagon Raid
Movie · as Bartender Pete
The Great Rupert
Movie · as Eddie, the Bartender (uncredited)
Quicksand
Movie · as Baldy
Three Secrets
Movie · as Matthews (uncredited)
Where Danger Lives
Movie · as Postville Deputy (uncredited)
The Jack Benny Program
TV · as Pondering Husband · 2 eps
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
TV · as Plumber, Waiter · 1 ep
Treasury Men in Action
TV · as Waiter · 1 ep
Without Honor
Movie · as Neighbor
On the Town
Movie · as Subway Passenger (uncredited)
The Crooked Way
Movie
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Movie · as Townsman (uncredited)
The Heiress
Movie · as Groom (uncredited)
Red, Hot and Blue
Movie · as Drugstore Manager / Workman (uncredited)
Alias Nick Beal
Movie · as Commercial Fisherman
The Fountainhead
Movie · as Minor Role (uncredited)
The Lone Ranger
TV · as Moley Sanders · 1 ep
The Vicious Circle
Movie · as Andreas Molnar
Whispering Smith
Movie · as Woody, Train Brakeman (uncredited)
The Dark Past
Movie · as First Man in Police Line-Up (uncredited)
Big Town Scandal
Movie · as Man Passing Steve in Hallway (uncredited)
Joan of Arc
Movie · as Peasant (uncredited)
The Big Clock
Movie · as Cabby (uncredited)
Silver River
Movie · as Mr. Taylor (uncredited)
On an Island with You
Movie · as (uncredited)
Robin Hood Of Texas
Movie · as Photographer
Pursued
Movie · as Dingle's Casino Boss (uncredited)
California
Movie · as Mike (uncredited)
Bowery Bombshell
Movie · as Feather-Fingers
The Best Years of Our Lives
Movie · as Bar Patron (uncredited)
That Brennan Girl
Movie · as Apartment House Clerk (uncredited)
You Came Along
Movie · as Reporter (uncredited)
The Jade Mask
Movie · as Michael Strong
The Great American Mug
Movie · as Pete Ramson (uncredited)
Circumstantial Evidence
Movie · as Prisoner
Anchors Aweigh
Movie · as Assistant Director (uncredited)
Life with Blondie
Movie · as John (uncredited)
Wilson
Movie · as Reporter (uncredited)
Four Jills in a Jeep
Movie · as Master Sergeant (uncredited)
Lady in the Dark
Movie · as Reporter (uncredited)
Hi, Beautiful
Movie · as Conductor (uncredited)
Hitler's Madman
Movie · as Sergeant (uncredited)
The Mystery of the 13th Guest
Movie · as Carter (uncredited)
The Masked Marvel
Movie · as Reporter #1
Dixie Dugan
Movie · as Citizen (uncredited)
Wolves of the Range
Movie · as Bank Teller
Batman
Movie · as Agent on Plane
Destroyer
Movie · as 1st Ship Fitter
Confessions of a Vice Baron
Movie · as Eddie's Henchman (edited from 'Smashing the Vice Trust') (archive footage) (uncredited)
A Tragedy at Midnight
Movie · as Maxim's Headwaiter (uncredited)
The Pride of the Yankees
Movie · as Disappointed Fan #1 (uncredited)
Wake Island
Movie · as Marine in Trench (uncredited)
The Mystery of Marie Roget
Movie · as Subordinate
Dr. Broadway
Movie · as Little Man (uncredited)
Don't Lie
Movie · as 1st Circus Attendant (uncredited)
Pardon My Stripes
Movie · as Bookie (uncredited)
Gentleman Jim
Movie · as Reporter (uncredited)
Alias Boston Blackie
Movie · as Henry - Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Sabotage Squad
Movie · as Middle Barber [script name: Harry]
The Secret Code
Movie · as Otto Stahl
Blue, White and Perfect
Movie · as Porter
Fingers at the Window
Movie · as Photographer (uncredited)
For Me and My Gal
Movie · as Stage Manager (uncredited)
Lady in a Jam
Movie · as Carter’s Assistant Manager (uncredited)
Two Latins from Manhattan
Movie · as Information Attendant
The Officer and the Lady
Movie · as Concessionaire (uncredited)
South of Panama
Movie · as Joe
Babes on Broadway
Movie · as Reed's Writer (uncredited)
Paris Calling
Movie · as Gendarme (uncredited)
The Reluctant Dragon
Movie · as Slim (uncredited)
Road to Happiness
Movie · as Rankin's Chauffeur (uncredited)
Three Girls About Town
Movie · as Reporter
Remember the Day
Movie · as Photographer
Roar of the Press
Movie · as Swithboard Operator
You'll Never Get Rich
Movie · as Photographer at Crystal Room (uncredited)
Girls of the Road
Movie · as Lecherous Driver (Uncredited)
Rodeo Dough
Movie · as Rodeo Official
Danger Ahead
Movie · as Henchman Lefty
The Saint Takes Over
Movie · as Welcoming Committee Man
The Shadow
Movie · as Henchman
Mexican Spitfire
Movie · as Slippy - a Fugitive
I Take This Oath
Movie · as Cotton Club Doorman
The Return of Frank James
Movie · as Reporter (uncredited)
Son of the Navy
Movie · as Patrolman at Altercation
Two Girls on Broadway
Movie · as Reporter (uncredited)
No, No, Nanette
Movie · as Travel Agent
Pop Always Pays
Movie · as Auto Salesman
Andy Hardy Meets Debutante
Movie · as Photographer (uncredited)
Mexican Spitfire Out West
Movie · as Harry
Mandrake the Magician
Movie · as Gray, gas station thug [Chs. 8-9]
Sailor's Lady
Movie · as Assistant Paymaster
North of Shanghai
Movie · as Wycoff
Star Reporter
Movie · as Wilkins
Mandrake the Magician
Movie · as Gray
Four Girls in White
Movie · as Ambulance Orderly
Homicide Bureau
Movie · as Gangster Shot by Brown
Stronger Than Desire
Movie · as First Reporter on Telephone (uncredited)
Convict's Code
Movie · as Bank Teller
Ride 'em, Cowgirl
Movie · as Announcer
Fast and Loose
Movie · as Driver (uncredited)
Mr. Moto in Danger Island
Movie · as Real Ambulance Intern
Gone with the Wind
Movie · as Minor Role (uncredited)
Girl from Rio
Movie · as Second Hotel Desk clerk
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation
Movie · as Reporter (uncredited)
Coast Guard
Movie · as Second Officer (uncredited)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Movie · as Taylor's Stooge (uncredited)
The Cisco Kid and the Lady
Movie · as Army Telegraph Operator
Fast and Furious
Movie · as Day Clerk (uncredited)
Sued for Libel
Movie · as Pomeroy's Butler (uncredited)
The Day the Bookies Wept
Movie · as Horse Seller to Colonel March (uncredited)
Money to Loan
Movie · as Frank Sidley, Loan Victim
Those High Grey Walls
Movie · as Convict (uncredited)
Captain Fury
Movie · as Paymaster's Assistant
Cafe Society
Movie · as Waiter (uncredited)
Three Loves Has Nancy
Movie · as Newsstand Man (uncredited)
Tell Your Children
Movie · as Joe the Bartender (uncredited)
The Fighting Devil Dogs
Movie · as The Lightning (uncredited)
Mr. Wong, Detective
Movie · as Coroner (uncredited)
Exposed
Movie · as Slim
Sunset Murder Case
Movie · as Editor
Hollywood Handicap
Movie · as Turf Club Representative
I Met My Love Again
Movie · as Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
You Can't Take It with You
Movie · as Reporter (uncredited)
One Wild Night
Movie · as Bank Officer (uncredited)
The Crowd Roars
Movie · as Photographer (uncredited)
Peck's Bad Boy with the Circus
Movie · as Circus Usher (uncredited)
Wide Open Faces
Movie · as News Photographer
Juvenile Court
Movie · as Druggist (uncredited)
The Spy Ring
Movie · as Firing Range Radio Operator (uncredited)
Straight, Place and Show
Movie · as Photographer
The Main Event
Movie · as Buck
State Police
Movie · as Police Dispatcher
The Saint in New York
Movie · as Jacob S. 'Jake' / 'John' Irbell (Uncredited)
The Chaser
Movie · as Injured Man
The Canary Comes Across
Movie · as Convict (uncredited)
Streamlined Swing
Movie · as Railroad Detective (uncredited)
Comet Over Broadway
Movie · as Amateur Actor (uncredited)
Test Pilot
Movie · as Pilot (uncredited)
Easy Living
Movie · as Stock Investor (uncredited)
The Firefly
Movie · as French Officer (uncredited)
Secret Valley
Movie · as Henchman Doc (uncredited)
Hollywood Round-Up
Movie · as Louis Lawson
Topper
Movie · as Bank Teller (uncredited)
Cash and Carry
Movie · as President's Secretary (uncredited)
Wells Fargo
Movie · as Minor Role
Expensive Husbands
Movie · as Reporter
It Happened in Hollywood
Movie · as Reporter
Love Takes Flight
Movie · as Talking Reporter
Missing Witnesses
Movie · as Ship's Office Clerk (uncredited)
Captains Courageous
Movie · as Corridor Steward (uncredited)
Way Out West
Movie · as Cowboy (uncredited)
The Californian
Movie · as Townsman
Love Is News
Movie · as Salesman (uncredited)
Big Business
Movie · as Townsman Investor
Stella Dallas
Movie · as Man on Train (uncredited)
Smashing the Vice Trust
Movie · as Eddie's Henchman (uncredited)
Criminals of the Air
Movie · as 'Trigger'
Sunday Night at the Trocadero
Movie · as Columnist
Speed to Spare
Movie · as Otto Behrman
The Bridge of Sighs
Movie · as Man in Crowd Outside the Thornton (uncredited)
The Mandarin Mystery
Movie · as Reporter at Dock
Black Gold
Movie · as Collins (uncredited)
Love on a Bet
Movie · as Reporter
Ten Laps to Go
Movie · as Motor Vehicle Bureau Clerk
Ride 'Em Cowboy
Movie · as Townsman (uncredited)
Brilliant Marriage
Movie · as Art Critic
Spendthrift
Movie · as Reporter
The Devil Is a Sissy
Movie · as Intern
Boulder Dam
Movie · as Job Applications Teller (uncredited)
Murder at Glen Athol
Movie · as Party Guest (uncredited)
The Preview Murder Mystery
Movie · as Reporter (Uncredited)
The Girl from Mandalay
Movie · as New Year's Party Participant
Postal Inspector
Movie · as Truck Driver (uncredited)
The Crime Patrol
Movie · as Henchman (uncredited)
Below the Deadline
Movie · as Oscar (uncredited)
The Sky Parade
Movie · as Fred (uncredited)
Jailbreak
Movie · as Hotel Clerk
Sing, Baby, Sing
Movie · as Kansas City News Vendor
I'll Name the Murderer
Movie · as Driver (Uncredited)
Sinner Take All
Movie · as Reporter (uncredited)
It Couldn't Have Happened (But It Did)
Movie · as Fingerprint Expert
Crash Donovan
Movie · as Patrolman (uncredited)
Great Guy
Movie · as Canning's Chauffeur (Uncredited)
Go West Young Man
Movie · as Reporter (uncredited)
The Prisoner of Shark Island
Movie · as George A. Atzerodt (uncredited)
The President's Mystery
Movie · as Townsman (uncredited)
Shadow of Chinatown
Movie
Helldorado
Movie · as Newspaper Reporter
The Girl Who Came Back
Movie · as Henchman Jimmy (uncredited)
Shanghai
Movie · as Ship Steward
Here Comes the Band
Movie · as Audience Member (uncredited)
Show Them No Mercy!
Movie · as Milkman (uncredited)
Front Page Woman
Movie · as Waiter (uncredited)
Special Agent
Movie · as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Born to Gamble
Movie · as Dice Player (uncredited)
As the Earth Turns
Movie · as Villager at Dance
The Curtain Falls
Movie · as Seven Eleven Club Customer
The Personality Kid
Movie · as Ritzy's Trainer
Journal of a Crime
Movie · as Cartier's Secretary (uncredited)
Friends of Mr. Sweeney
Movie · as Ladies' Table Dealer
Going Bye-Bye!
Movie · as Man in Courtroom
Jimmy the Gent
Movie · as Chalmers (uncredited)
Dames
Movie · as Elevator Starter (uncredited)
Fog Over Frisco
Movie · as Reporter (Uncredited)
Smarty
Movie · as Court Recorder (uncredited)
Upperworld
Movie · as Steward (uncredited)
The House on 56th Street
Movie · as Ship's Steward (uncredited)
Hard to Handle
Movie · as Ed - Photographer (uncredited)
Goodbye Again
Movie · as Albany Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
The Little Giant
Movie · as Investment Clerk (uncredited)
Central Airport
Movie · as Hotel Desk Clerk #3 (uncredited)
Torch Singer
Movie · as Man in Radio Station
Female
Movie · as Shooting Gallery Onlooker (Uncredited)
The Bowery
Movie · as Cynic (uncredited)
If I Had a Million
Movie · as Pedestrian at Accident (uncredited)
The Death Kiss
Movie · as Hotel Desk Clerk
Union Depot
Movie · as Sailor (uncredited)
Riders of the Purple Sage
Movie · as Judkins
Newly Rich
Movie · as (uncredited)
All Stuck Up
Movie