Paul Power
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 7, 1902
- Died
- April 5, 1968 (aged 65)
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
Biography
Luther Raymond Vestergard was born 2 December 1902 in Chicago, Illinois to Christian Vestergard and Maytha Heckel. Growing up in Chicago, Luther attended local schools. Upon graduating, Luther moved to Los Angeles California where he attended the University of Southern California. At the same time he worked as an assistant deputy probation officer so he could pay his way through college. Luther would move on to Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts to study law. Luther was only able to complete 2 years before running out of money. Returning to Los Angeles in 1926, Luther started acting, working under the stage name of Paul Power. Initially he appeared in 2 reel silent comedies based on the "Winnie Winkle, the Bread Winner" comic strip. The vast majority of his appearances during his career were in a number of supporting and minor roles that extended the rest of his life (over 40 years) taking his career from the days of silent films through the golden age of movies to television. His largest role was in Christian movie "Oil Town U.S.A." where he worked with his friend Billy Graham. Luther was married twice and divorced twice with no record of having any children. He also took care of his mother(who was bed ridden from a traffic accident) during the last four years of her life. Luther was also a lay minister serving at different times as assistant pastor and interim pastor for Saint Matthews Lutheran Church. He occasionally conducted services at the local movie studios and funeral services for the Motion Pictures Home in Calabasas, California. He joined the Hollywood Christian Group after it was organized in 1949. Luther passed away 5 April 1968 at the Hollywood West Hospital.
Known For
Filmography
Bob
TV · as Paul · 3 eps
How to Save a Marriage and Ruin Your Life
Movie · as Maitre D (uncredited)
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Movie · as Treasure Hunter (uncredited)
Valley of the Dolls
Movie · as Waiter (uncredited)
The Ugly Dachshund
Movie · as Kennel Show Spectator (uncredited)
Get Smart
TV · as Party Guest (uncredited), Scientist (uncredited) · 1 ep
Viva Las Vegas
Movie · as Resort Guest (uncredited)
Marnie
Movie · as Racetrack Patron (uncredited)
Good Neighbor Sam
Movie · as Advertising Agency Executive (uncredited)
Robin and the 7 Hoods
Movie · as Club Patron (uncredited)
Fate Is the Hunter
Movie · as Reporter (uncredited)
Youngblood Hawke
Movie · as Party Guest (uncredited)
The Best Man
Movie · as Reporter (uncredited)
Move Over, Darling
Movie · as Hotel Guest (uncredited)
A Ticklish Affair
Movie · as Reporter (uncredited)
Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation
Movie · as Dance Guest (uncredited)
How the West Was Won
Movie · as Auction Guest (uncredited)
Period of Adjustment
Movie · as Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
The Notorious Landlady
Movie · as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Advise & Consent
Movie · as Senator (uncredited)
The Underwater City
Movie · as Author in Visiting Party (uncredited)
The Beverly Hillbillies
TV · as Judge (uncredited) · 1 ep
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Movie · as Delegate (Uncredited)
King of the Roaring 20's – The Story of Arnold Rothstein
Movie · as Gambling Casino Patron (uncredited)
Please Don't Eat the Daisies
Movie · as Party Guest (uncredited)
The Apartment
Movie · as Bar Patron (uncredited)
Inherit the Wind
Movie · as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Ma Barker's Killer Brood
Movie · as Minister
A Stranger in My Arms
Movie · as Memorial Service Attendee (uncredited)
It Started with a Kiss
Movie · as Charity Raffle Guest (uncredited)
The Twilight Zone
TV · as Farmer · 1 ep
Marjorie Morningstar
Movie · as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Party Girl
Movie · as Party Guest (uncredited)
The Last Hurrah
Movie · as Banker at Plymouth Club (uncredited)
The Tunnel of Love
Movie · as Party Guest (uncredited)
Ten North Frederick
Movie
Jet Attack
Movie · as Phillips
My Man Godfrey
Movie · as Party Guest (uncredited)
The Garment Jungle
Movie · as Salesman (uncredited)
The Young Stranger
Movie · as Theater Patron (uncredited)
An Affair to Remember
Movie · as Ship Passenger (uncredited)
Maverick
TV · as Pyne · 1 ep
Perry Mason
TV · as Reporter · 1 ep
The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour
TV · as Maitre D' (uncredited) · 1 ep
Harbor Command
TV · as Kellson · 1 ep
Written on the Wind
Movie · as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
High Society
Movie · as Party Guest (uncredited)
I Died a Thousand Times
Movie · as Observer at Accident Scene (uncredited)
Cult of the Cobra
Movie
Tennessee's Partner
Movie · as Ship Passenger (uncredited)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
TV · as Club Patron (uncredited) · 1 ep
It Should Happen to You
Movie · as Audience Member (uncredited)
Let's Do It Again
Movie · as Audition Guest (uncredited)
Dangerous When Wet
Movie · as Official (uncredited)
Oiltown, U.S.A.
Movie · as Les Manning
The Bad and the Beautiful
Movie · as Theatre Manager (uncredited)
The Star
Movie
Adventures of Superman
TV · as Sir Gawaine · 1 ep
Hard, Fast and Beautiful!
Movie · as Linesman (uncredited)
Iron Man
Movie · as Fight Crowd Spectator (uncredited)
I Love Lucy
TV · as Man in Upper Box, Award Presenter · 1 ep
All About Eve
Movie · as Sarah Siddons Awards Guest (uncredited)
The Damned Don't Cry
Movie · as Syndicate Boss (uncredited)
Peggy
Movie · as Judge
On the Town
Movie · as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Caught
Movie · as Man in Store (uncredited)
The Heiress
Movie
Under California Stars
Movie · as Movie Director Paul
Race Street
Movie · as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Romance on the High Seas
Movie · as Party Guest (uncredited)
Easter Parade
Movie · as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Railroaded!
Movie · as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now
Movie · as Audience Member (uncredited)
Body and Soul
Movie · as Party Guest (uncredited)
Dishonored Lady
Movie · as Club Patron
The Last Round-up
Movie
The Power of the Whistler
Movie · as Restaurant Patron
Crime, Inc.
Movie · as Grand Juror (uncredited)
The Phantom of 42nd Street
Movie · as Timothy Wells
Circumstantial Evidence
Movie · as Boxing Match Spectator (uncredited)
Experiment Perilous
Movie · as Art Exhibition Guest (uncredited)
Phantom Lady
Movie · as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
I Accuse My Parents
Movie · as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Lady in the Death House
Movie · as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
The Climax
Movie · as Reporter (Uncredited)
The Conspirators
Movie · as Bartender (uncredited)
Du Barry Was a Lady
Movie · as Reporter (uncredited)
Mr. Lucky
Movie · as Passerby (uncredited)
Nazi Agent
Movie · as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Silver Queen
Movie · as Party Guest (uncredited)
A Night to Remember
Movie · as Minor Role (uncredited)
Johnny Eager
Movie · as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Love Crazy
Movie · as Party Guest (uncredited)
They Dare Not Love
Movie · as Society Man
Million Dollar Baby
Movie
The Philadelphia Story
Movie · as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Remember the Night
Movie · as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Zenobia
Movie · as Party Guest
Woman Against Woman
Movie · as Cynthia's Dance Partner
Women of Glamour
Movie · as (uncredited)
Make Way for Tomorrow
Movie · as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Fight for Your Lady
Movie · as Café Patron (uncredited)
Theodora Goes Wild
Movie · as Party Guest (uncredited)
Top Hat
Movie · as Club Patron (uncredited)
She Couldn't Take It
Movie · as Prisoner
The Personality Kid
Movie · as Freddie
Bombshell
Movie · as Cocoanut Grove Patron (uncredited)
The House on 56th Street
Movie · as Poker Gam Kibitzer (uncredited)
Holiday
Movie · as Party Guest (uncredited)
The Thief Trapper
Movie · as Jack Dayton