Irving Bacon
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 5, 1893
- Died
- February 5, 1965 (aged 71)
- Birthplace
- Saint Joseph, Missouri, USA
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Irving Bacon (September 6, 1893 – February 5, 1965) was an American character actor who appeared in almost 500 films. Bacon played on the stage for a number of years before getting into films in 1920. He was sometimes cast in films directed by Lloyd Bacon (incorrectly named as his brother in some sources) such as The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse (1938). He often played comical "average guys". In the late 1930s and early 1940s, he played the weary postman Mr. Crumb in Columbia Pictures' Blondie film series. One of his bigger roles was as a similarly flustered postman in the thriller Cause for Alarm! in 1952. During the 1950s, Bacon worked steadily in a number of television sitcoms, most notably I Love Lucy, where he appeared in two episodes, one which cast him as Ethel Mertz's father.
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Filmography
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
Riverboat
TV · as Zack Mannion · 1 ep
Fort Massacre
Movie · as Charlie
Ambush at Cimarron Pass
Movie · as Judge Stanfield
The Donna Reed Show
TV · as Mayor Webster · 1 ep
77 Sunset Strip
TV · as Apt. House Manager · 1 ep
Leave It to Beaver
TV · as Postal Clerk · 1 ep
Maverick
TV · as Employee · 2 eps
Dakota Incident
Movie · as Tully Morgan
Hidden Guns
Movie · as Doc Carter
At Gunpoint
Movie · as Al Ferguson
Run for Cover
Movie · as Scotty
A Star Is Born
Movie · as Graves
The Glenn Miller Story
Movie · as Mr. Miller
Duffy of San Quentin
Movie · as Doc Sorin
Black Horse Canyon
Movie · as Doc Spain
Ma and Pa Kettle at Home
Movie · as John Maddocks
December Bride
TV · 2 eps
Fort Ti
Movie · as Sgt. Monday Wash
Sweethearts on Parade
Movie · as Sheriff Doolittle
Kansas Pacific
Movie · as Casey
Devil's Canyon
Movie · as Prison Guard
General Electric Theater
TV · as Patch, Mr. Holbrook · 1 ep
Rose of Cimarron
Movie · as Sheriff
Room for One More
Movie · as Mayor Michael J. Kane
O. Henry's Full House
Movie · as Ebeneezer Dorset (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief") (uncredited)
Four Star Playhouse
TV · as Carter · 1 ep
Cause for Alarm!
Movie · as Mr. Carston, Postman
Desert of Lost Men
Movie · as Sheriff Skeeter Davis
Here Comes the Groom
Movie · as Baines
I Love Lucy
TV · as Will Potter, Mr. Willoughby · 1 ep
The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
TV · 2 eps
Born to Be Bad
Movie · as Jewelry Salesman
Woman in Hiding
Movie · as Link
Mr. Music
Movie · as Benson - Jewelry Clerk (uncredited)
Riding High
Movie · as Hamburger Man
Emergency Wedding
Movie · as Filbert - Mechanic
The Happy Years
Movie · as Mr. Conover
Katie Did It
Movie · as Train Conductor
Never a Dull Moment
Movie · as Tunk Johnson (uncredited)
It's a Great Feeling
Movie · as RR Information Clerk
Manhandled
Movie · as Sgt. Fayle
The Big Cat
Movie · as Matt Cooper the Mailman
Dynamite
Movie · as Jake
The Green Promise
Movie · as Julius Larkin
Sons of New Mexico
Movie · as Chris Dobbs
El Paso
Movie · as Stage Passenger (uncredited)
The House Across the Street
Movie · as Jury Foreman (uncredited)
John Loves Mary
Movie · as George Beachwood
Dear Wife
Movie · as Mike Man
Down Memory Lane
Movie · as (archive footage)
Moonrise
Movie · as Judd Jenkins
The Velvet Touch
Movie · as Herbie
Family Honeymoon
Movie · as Mr. Webb
Whispering Smith
Movie
Rocky
Movie · as Bert Hillman
Words and Music
Movie · as Hollywood Realtor (uncredited)
Adventures in Silverado
Movie · as Jake Willis
Albuquerque
Movie · as Dave Walton
California's Golden Beginning
Movie
Good Sam
Movie · as Tramp
State of the Union
Movie · as Buck Swenson
Monsieur Verdoux
Movie · as Pierre Couvais
The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
Movie · as Melvin
My Brother Talks to Horses
Movie · as Mr. Piper
Dear Ruth
Movie · as Delivery Man
Saddle Pals
Movie · as Thaddeus Bellweather
High Wall
Movie
Wake Up and Dream
Movie · as Toll Gate Attendant
One Way to Love
Movie · as Train Conductor
Night Train to Memphis
Movie · as Rainbow
Hitchhike to Happiness
Movie · as Dennis Colby
Week-End at the Waldorf
Movie · as Sam Skelly
Guest Wife
Movie · as Nosey Stationmaster
Patrick the Great
Movie · as Mr. Merney
Under Western Skies
Movie · as Sheriff James Whitcolm Wyatt
Out of This World
Movie · as Irving Krunk (uncredited)
Star in the Night
Movie · as Mr. Dilson (uncredited)
Spellbound
Movie · as Railway Gateman (uncredited)
Knickerbocker Holiday
Movie · as Peter Van Stoon
The Thin Man Goes Home
Movie · as Tom
Can't Help Singing
Movie · as Bath House Barber (uncredited)
Casanova Brown
Movie · as Hotel Manager
Heavenly Days
Movie · as Tower, the Butler
Chip Off the Old Block
Movie · as Prof. Frost
A Guy Named Joe
Movie · as Cpl. Henderson (uncredited)
Week-End Pass
Movie · as Sheriff Todd
Since You Went Away
Movie · as Bartender at Cocktail Lounge (uncredited)
Her Primitive Man
Movie · as Track Man
The Story of Dr. Wassell
Movie · as Missionary (uncredited)
Footlight Glamour
Movie · as Mr. Crumb
It's a Great Life
Movie · as Mailman
Action in the North Atlantic
Movie · as Bartender (uncredited)
Shadow of a Doubt
Movie · as Station Master
The Amazing Mrs. Holliday
Movie
King of the Cowboys
Movie · as Deputy Cluckas
A Stranger in Town
Movie · as Orin Todds
The Desperadoes
Movie · as Dan Walters - Bartender
Dixie Dugan
Movie · as Mr. Kelly
In Old Oklahoma
Movie · as Ben
Hers to Hold
Movie · as Dr. Bacon
Two Weeks to Live
Movie · as Omar Tennyson Gimpel
So's Your Uncle
Movie · as Dempster
Mister Big
Movie · as Jimmy, Malt Shop Proprietor
Top Man
Movie · as School Principal
Johnny Come Lately
Movie · as Chief of Police
This Is the Army
Movie · as Waiter (uncredited)
Blondie's Blessed Event
Movie · as Mr. Crumb
Holiday Inn
Movie · as Gus
Footlight Serenade
Movie · as Stagehand
Star Spangled Rhythm
Movie · as New England Farmer (uncredited)
Freckles Comes Home
Movie · as Constable Caleb Weaver
Lady in a Jam
Movie · as Motel Proprietor (uncredited)
Thru Different Eyes
Movie · as Stu Johnson
Between Us Girls
Movie · as Soda Clerk
The Spoilers
Movie · as Hotel Manager (uncredited)
Get Hep to Love
Movie · as Mr. Hardwicke
Young America
Movie · as Bart Munson
Pardon My Sarong
Movie · as Gas Station Proprietor (uncredited)
The Bashful Bachelor
Movie · as Sheriff / Fire Chief
Blondie for Victory
Movie · as Mr. Crumb, Former Mailman (uncredited)
Blondie in Society
Movie · as Mailman
Meet John Doe
Movie · as Beany
It Started with Eve
Movie · as Raven
Never Give a Sucker an Even Break
Movie · as The Soda Jerk
Our Wife
Movie · as Doorman (uncredited)
Caught in the Draft
Movie · as Cogswell
Back Street
Movie · as Ticket seller
Accent on Love
Movie · as Smedley
A Girl, a Guy, and a Gob
Movie · as Mr. Albert Merney
Ride on Vaquero
Movie · as Jailer Smoky
Moon Over Her Shoulder
Movie · as Conrad - Taxi Driver
Henry Aldrich for President
Movie · as Mr. McCloskey
The Wild Man of Borneo
Movie · as Carriage Driver (uncredited)
Great Guns
Movie · as Postman
The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance
Movie · as Projectionist
Four Mothers
Movie · as Cigar Store Proprietor (uncredited)
They Died with Their Boots On
Movie · as Uniform Salesman (uncredited)
The Great Man's Lady
Movie · as Parson
Remember the Day
Movie · as Cecil
Western Union
Movie · as Barber
Cadet Girl
Movie · as Train conductor
Tobacco Road
Movie · as Bank Teller
Blondie Goes Latin
Movie · as Mailman (uncredited)
Million Dollar Baby
Movie · as Income Tax Man (uncredited)
The Grapes of Wrath
Movie · as Driver
Blondie Has Servant Trouble
Movie · as Mailman
Blondie on a Budget
Movie · as Mailman
Blondie Plays Cupid
Movie · as Mailman
The Howards of Virginia
Movie · as Tom Norton
Young People
Movie · as Otis
Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet
Movie · as Becker
She Couldn't Say No
Movie · as Abner
You Can't Fool Your Wife
Movie · as Lippincott
Michael Shayne: Private Detective
Movie · as Fisherman
Love, Honor and Oh-Baby!
Movie · as Cabbie
Broadway Melody of 1940
Movie · as Orange Stand Counterman (uncredited)
Manhattan Heartbeat
Movie · as Sweeney
The Man Who Wouldn't Talk
Movie · as Paul Gillis
Star Dust
Movie · as Hotel Desk Clerk
His Girl Friday
Movie · as Gus (uncredited)
Brother Rat and a Baby
Movie · as Hospital Official
Edison, the Man
Movie · as Sheriff
The Return of Frank James
Movie · as Bystander
The Doctor Takes a Wife
Movie · as Sam Appleby (uncredited)
Lillian Russell
Movie · as Soldier
Dreaming Out Loud
Movie · as Wes Stillman
Sailor's Lady
Movie · as Storekeeper (uncredited)
Gold Rush Maisie
Movie · as Harry Gilpin
Jennie
Movie · as Real Estate Broker
Gone with the Wind
Movie · as Corporal
Blondie Brings Up Baby
Movie · as Mailman
Blondie Takes a Vacation
Movie · as Mailman
Rio
Movie · as 'Mushy'
Heaven with a Barbed Wire Fence
Movie · as Sheriff Clem Diggers
Lucky Night
Movie · as Conductor
Pack Up Your Troubles
Movie · as Soldier
Indianapolis Speedway
Movie · as Fred Haskill
They Made Me a Criminal
Movie · as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Hollywood Cavalcade
Movie · as Clerk
The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt
Movie · as Patrol Sergeant at Italian Restaurant (uncredited)
The Spirit of Culver
Movie · as Hotel Desk Clerk in Culver
At the Circus
Movie · as Telegraph Clerk (uncredited)
On Your Toes
Movie · as Second Stage Manager
Made for Each Other
Movie · as Newark Radio Operator (uncredited)
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Movie · as Tad (uncredited)
You Can't Cheat an Honest Man
Movie · as Jailer (uncredited)
Nancy Drew... Reporter
Movie · as Tracy (uncredited)
Tail Spin
Movie · as Storekeeper (Uncredited)
The Oklahoma Kid
Movie · as Hotel Clerk
Blondie Meets the Boss
Movie · as 1st Mailman (uncredited)
The Gracie Allen Murder Case
Movie · as Hotel Clerk
Bachelor Mother
Movie · as Clerk at Exchange Window (uncredited)
Second Fiddle
Movie · as Harvey Vaughan
News Is Made at Night
Movie · as Mike, Fingerprint Man
The Housekeeper's Daughter
Movie · as Woodbury
Torchy Runs for Mayor
Movie · as Hubert Ward
Big Town Czar
Movie · as Real Estate Man
I Stole a Million
Movie · as Simpson (uncredited)
Too Busy to Work
Movie · as Gilligan
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
Movie · as Foreman of Jury
Kentucky Moonshine
Movie · as Palace Hotel Clerk
Exposed
Movie · as Crankpool
You Can't Take It with You
Movie · as Henry (uncredited)
Midnight Intruder
Movie · as Evans
Sing, You Sinners
Movie · as Lecturer on Seals
Tip-Off Girls
Movie · as Sam
Give Me a Sailor
Movie · as The Druggist (uncredited)
The Mad Miss Manton
Movie · as Spangler, the Process Server (uncredited)
The First Hundred Years
Movie · as Wilkins
Mr. Moto's Gamble
Movie · as Sheriff Tuttle (Uncredited)
There Goes My Heart
Movie · as Mr. Dobbs
Racket Busters
Movie · as Counter Man (uncredited)
Professor Beware
Movie · as Painter
The Sisters
Movie · as Robert Forbes
The Chaser
Movie · as Harvey
Tropic Holiday
Movie · as Sol Grunnion (uncredited)
Hard to Get
Movie · as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
The Cowboy and the Lady
Movie · as Chester - Smith's Secretary (uncredited)
Blondie
Movie · as Mr. Beazley (uncredited)
The Big Broadcast of 1938
Movie · as Prisoner Playing Harmonica (uncredited)
Big City
Movie · as Jim Sloane
True Confession
Movie · as Coroner
Marry the Girl
Movie · as Happy Elmer
Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938
Movie · as Curson - Accountant
They Gave Him a Gun
Movie · as Tall Soldier (uncredited)
It's Love I'm After
Movie · as Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Exclusive
Movie · as Dr. Boomgarten
Big Town Girl
Movie · as Gas Station Attendant
Internes Can't Take Money
Movie · as Jeff
Topper
Movie · as Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Big Business
Movie · as Mr. Kinney - Man with Toothache
Angel's Holiday
Movie · as Fingerprint Expert
Dangerous Number
Movie · as Detective
A Star Is Born
Movie · as Station Agent (uncredited)
The Trail of the Lonesome Pine
Movie · as Mailman
Earthworm Tractors
Movie · as Taxicab Driver
Petticoat Fever
Movie · as Carl
Murder with Pictures
Movie · as Det. Keogh
Love on a Bet
Movie · as Farmer on Hay Wagon
Valiant Is the Word for Carrie
Movie · as Drug Store Clerk
The Texas Rangers
Movie · as David's father (uncredited)
Timothy's Quest
Movie · as Henry-the Drunken Wagon Master
A Son Comes Home
Movie · as Hamburger Stand Proprietor
Hollywood Boulevard
Movie · as Gus - Trocadero Bartender
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Movie · as Frank (uncredited)
Hopalong Cassidy Returns
Movie · as Peg Leg Holden
To Mary - with Love
Movie · as Chauffeur
The Singing Kid
Movie · as Maine Driver (uncredited)
Rhythm on the Range
Movie · as Rodeo Announcer
Lady Be Careful
Movie · as Happy
San Francisco
Movie · as Picnicker (uncredited)
China Clipper
Movie · as Charlie - the Janitor (uncredited)
Let's Make a Million
Movie · as Jerry
Drift Fence
Movie · as Windy Watkins, Traft Foreman
Forgotten Faces
Movie · as Pretty
Wives Never Know
Movie · as Dr. Mumford
The Music Goes 'Round
Movie · as Stuttering Man
Three Cheers for Love
Movie · as Rider - Dance Director
The Murder Man
Movie · as Merry-Go-Round Operator (uncredited)
Two-Fisted
Movie · as Brick Briggs
Here Comes Cookie
Movie · as Thompson
It's A Small World
Movie · as Cal
Hitch Hike Lady
Movie · as Ed Simpson
Men Without Names
Movie · as Old-Timer on Bench
Page Miss Glory
Movie · as Waiter (uncredited)
Mary Jane's Pa
Movie · as Clerk Getting Tied Up
Man of Iron
Movie · as Jake
It's a Great Life
Movie · as Slim (uncredited)
Diamond Jim
Movie · as Passenger
Manhattan Moon
Movie · as Lunch Man
Redheads on Parade
Movie · as Entwhistle (uncredited)
I'll Love You Always
Movie · as Theater Manager (uncredited)
Murder on a Honeymoon
Movie · as Man with Pelican (uncredited)
Powdersmoke Range
Movie · as Gun Store Proprietor
The Glass Key
Movie · as Waiter (uncredited)
She Couldn't Take It
Movie · as Man at Toll Gate
Private Worlds
Movie · as McLean
Ship Cafe
Movie · as Slim
Goin' to Town
Movie · as Cowboy
Bad Boy
Movie · as Butcher
The Farmer Takes a Wife
Movie · as Mr. Vernoy
Millions in the Air
Movie · as Mr. Perkins
The Virginia Judge
Movie · as Gus Skinner
Broadway Bill
Movie · as Hamburger Stand Owner (uncredited)
Now I'll Tell
Movie · as Casino Attendant (uncredited)
Miss Fane's Baby Is Stolen
Movie · as Joel Prentiss
Honor of the Range
Movie · as Townsman (uncredited)
You Belong to Me
Movie · as Stage Manager
The Hell Cat
Movie · as Regan
The President Vanishes
Movie · as Gray Shirt Garage Attendant (uncredited)
By Your Leave
Movie · as Harry
George White's Scandals
Movie · as Hick (uncredited)
Friends of Mr. Sweeney
Movie · as Hat Check Attendent
It Happened One Night
Movie · as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Hat, Coat and Glove
Movie · as Coat Salesman (uncredited)
The Pursuit of Happiness
Movie · as Bijah
No Ransom
Movie · as Heinie
The Gay Bride
Movie · as Weight-Guesser (uncredited)
House of Mystery
Movie · as Ned Pickens
Lady for a Day
Movie · as Pool Hall Dupe (uncredited)
Ann Vickers
Movie · as Waiter (uncredited)
Private Detective 62
Movie · as Cab Driver
Lone Cowboy
Movie · as Zeke (uncredited)
Sing, Bing, Sing
Movie · as Mr. Lake
The Mind Reader
Movie · as Reporter (uncredited)
Hello, Everybody!
Movie · as Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Double Harness
Movie · as Crab Counterman
Lilly Turner
Movie · as Earle Yokum (uncredited)
He Learned About Women
Movie · as Stage Door Man
Sitting Pretty
Movie · as Dice Player (uncredited)
Golden Harvest
Movie · as Rev. Dr. Simmons (uncredited)
The Keyhole
Movie · as Grover - Brooks' Chauffeur (uncredited)
Central Airport
Movie · as Airport Weatherman
File 113
Movie · as Lagors
Female
Movie · as Gas Station Attendant (Uncredited)
The Bowery
Movie · as Hick (uncredited)
Shadows of Sing Sing
Movie · as Highbrow
No One Man
Movie · as Henry - License Clerk
This Is the Night
Movie · as Sparks
The Match King
Movie · as Messenger with Bracelet (uncredited)
High Hats and Low Brows
Movie · as Butler
Lawyer Man
Movie · as Court Guard (uncredited)
Union Depot
Movie · as Depot Hotel Waiter (uncredited)
The Big Broadcast
Movie · as Prisoner (uncredited)
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
Movie · as Bill - Barber (uncredited)
The Big Timer
Movie · as Slim Dugan (uncredited)
Madame Racketeer
Movie · as Gus, the Desk Clerk
Million Dollar Legs
Movie · as Secretary of War (uncredited)
If I Had a Million
Movie · as China Shop Salesman (uncredited)
Central Park
Movie · as Oscar (uncredited)
Just a Pain in the Parlor
Movie · as Servant
Blondes Prefer Bonds
Movie
Bad Girl
Movie · as Expectant Father (uncredited)
Branded Men
Movie · as Ramrod
The Vice Squad
Movie · as Masher (uncredited)
Lime Juice Nights
Movie · as Irving
Alias: The Bad Man
Movie · as Ned 'Repeater' Simpson
Scandal Sheet
Movie · as Reporter Kent (uncredited)
Big Business Girl
Movie · as Waiter (uncredited)
The Itching Hour
Movie · as Elmer
Fighting Caravans
Movie · as Mustachioed Barfly (uncredited)
Knights Before Christmas
Movie · as Pa
Street of Chance
Movie · as Harry
Burning Up
Movie · as Yokel Driver (uncredited)
Boarding House Blues
Movie
Two Sisters
Movie · as Chumley
Calling Hubby's Bluff
Movie · as Meadows the Butler
The Saturday Night Kid
Movie · as McGonigle (uncredited)
The Old Barn
Movie · as The Stranger
Tide of Empire
Movie · as Townsman (uncredited)
Side Street
Movie · as Henchman Slim (uncredited)
The Rodeo
Movie · as Mabel's Father, Jimmy's Father-in-Law
Half Way to Heaven
Movie · as Slim
Matchmaking Mamma
Movie · as Clifford Figfield
The Nightwatchman's Mistake
Movie · as Dean Enoch Weatherby
The Head Man
Movie · as Mayor
The Best Man
Movie · as The Bride's Father
The Swim Princess
Movie · as College Dean
Motorboat Mamas
Movie · as Cafe Patron
His New Stenographer
Movie · as Vernon Vance
Smith's Army Life
Movie · as Inspecting Officer
The Campus Carmen
Movie · as President
Hubby's Weekend Trip
Movie
The Girl from Everywhere
Movie · as The Casting Director
A Dozen Socks
Movie · as Ball Toss Operator
The Jolly Jilter
Movie · as Tall Servant
For Sale, a Bungalow
Movie · as The Waiter
Broke in China
Movie · as Military Officer
Smith's Pony
Movie · as Ship Maintenance Man
His First Flame
Movie · as Man Who Jumps Out of Window (uncredited)
Smith's Cook
Movie · as Mr. Dunhill
Smith's Fishing Trip
Movie · as Jake - the Handyman
California or Bust
Movie · as Wade Rexton
A Prodigal Bridegroom
Movie · as Lizzie's Brother
Masked Mamas
Movie · as The Practical Joker's Friend
Hot Cakes for Two
Movie · as Photographer
Trimmed in Gold
Movie · as Barber
Meet My Girl
Movie · as Mr. Lane - Thelma's Father
Kitty from Killarney
Movie · as Inspector #1
Hubby’s Quiet Little Game
Movie · as Joe, Card player
A Blonde's Revenge
Movie · as Banker Cody
Whispering Whiskers
Movie · as Train Chef
The Gosh-Darn Mortgage
Movie · as Justice of the Peace
Smith's Uncle
Movie · as 1st Elderly Sucker
Smith's Picnic
Movie · as Joe Smiley
Hurry, Doctor!
Movie · as The Paper Hanger
Over Thereabouts
Movie · as Officer
Isn't Love Cuckoo?
Movie · as John Lodge - Bebe's Father
A Rainy Knight
Movie · as Peggy's Ex-Husband
Super-Hooper-Dyne Lizzies
Movie · as Driver Seeking Car (uncredited)
Good Morning, Nurse
Movie · as Servant
Remember When?
Movie · as Picnicker (uncredited)