Lester Dorr
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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.
Acted in
At Long Last Love
1975
as Doorman
Hello, Dolly!
1969
as Workman (uncredited)
Hotel
1967
as Cy - Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Green Acres
1965
as Mr. Collins
Mary, Mary
1963
as Husband in Elevator (uncredited)
Burke's Law
1963
as Lovely's Butler
Dr. Kildare
1961
as Mr. Benson
Stagecoach West
1960
as Station Agent
Stagecoach West
1960
as McGonigle
Inherit the Wind
1960
as Dr. John (uncredited)
Vice Raid
1959
as Malone's Secretary
The Untouchables
1959
as Certified Public Accountant (uncredited)
Dennis the Menace
1959
as Forestry Dept. Clerk (uncredited)
Arson for Hire
1959
as Cab Dispatcher
Bat Masterson
1958
as Land Office Clerk
Lawman
1958
as Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Lawman
1958
as Charlie the Hotel Laramie Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Lawman
1958
as Charlie (uncredited)
Wanted: Dead or Alive
1958
as Will Grey
Hot Rod Gang
1958
as Dryden Philpott
The Bonnie Parker Story
1958
as Informant (uncredited)
Marjorie Morningstar
1958
as Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Missile Monsters
1958
as Male Secretary (bit)
Tombstone Territory
1957
as Bartender
Harbor Command
1957
Trackdown
1957
as Doctor (uncredited)
Alcoa Theatre
1957
as Buyer #1
Perry Mason
1957
as Bailiff
Perry Mason
1957
as Bartender
Perry Mason
1957
as Photographer
Hey, Jeannie!
1956
as Bailiff
So Your Wife Wants to Work
1956
as Harry (uncredited)
So You Want to Be Pretty
1956
as Eddie the Bartender (uncredited)
Sergeant Preston of the Yukon
1955
Cheyenne
1955
as Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
1955
as Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
1955
as Telegrapher (uncredited)
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
1955
as Sam - Hotel Clerk
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
1955
as Charlie the Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
1955
as Hotel Clerk - Emmett
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
1955
as Tony (uncredited)
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
1955
as Mose
East of Eden
1955
as City Official at Parade (uncredited)
The Millionaire
1955
as Court Clerk
December Bride
1954
Father Knows Best
1954
as Poker player (uncredited)
Medic
1954
as Bartender
Killers from Space
1954
as Gas Station Attendant
Take the High Ground!
1953
as Army Doctor (uncredited)
General Electric Theater
1953
as Drummer
The Life Of Riley
1953
Adventures of Superman
1952
as Bus Driver
Adventures of Superman
1952
as Man at Well
Chevron Theatre
1952
I Love Lucy
1951
as Man On Train #1 (uncredited)
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
The Adventures of Boston Blackie
1951
The Adventures of Boston Blackie
1951
as Tommy
Ace in the Hole
1951
as Father Diego (uncredited)
Night Riders of Montana
1951
as Drummer
Where Danger Lives
1950
as Postville Deputy (uncredited)
The Jack Benny Program
1950
The Jack Benny Program
1950
as Pondering Husband
Flying Disc Man from Mars
1950
as Crane
Three Secrets
1950
as Matthews (uncredited)
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
1950
as The Plumber
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
1950
as The Waiter
Covered Wagon Raid
1950
as Bartender Pete
Quicksand
1950
as Baldy
The Great Rupert
1950
as Eddie, the Bartender (uncredited)
On the Town
1949
as Subway Passenger (uncredited)
Without Honor
1949
as Neighbor
The Heiress
1949
as Groom (uncredited)
The Lone Ranger
1949
as Moley Sanders
Red, Hot and Blue
1949
as Drugstore Manager / Workman (uncredited)
The Fountainhead
1949
as Minor Role (uncredited)
The Crooked Way
1949
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
1949
as Townsman (uncredited)
Alias Nick Beal
1949
as Commercial Fisherman
The Dark Past
1948
as First Man in Police Line-Up (uncredited)
Joan of Arc
1948
as Peasant (uncredited)
Whispering Smith
1948
The Vicious Circle
1948
as Andreas Molnar
Big Town Scandal
1948
as Man Passing Steve in Hallway (uncredited)
The Big Clock
1948
as Cabby (uncredited)
Robin Hood Of Texas
1947
as Photographer
Pursued
1947
as Dingle's Casino Boss (uncredited)
California
1947
as Mike (uncredited)
The Best Years of Our Lives
1946
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
That Brennan Girl
1946
as Apartment House Clerk (uncredited)
Bowery Bombshell
1946
as Feather-Fingers
The Great American Mug
1945
as Pete Ramson (uncredited)
Anchors Aweigh
1945
as Assistant Director (uncredited)
You Came Along
1945
as Reporter (uncredited)
Circumstantial Evidence
1945
as Prisoner
Charlie Chan in The Jade Mask
1945
as Michael Strong
Wilson
1944
as Reporter (uncredited)
Four Jills in a Jeep
1944
as Master Sergeant (uncredited)
Lady in the Dark
1944
as Reporter (uncredited)
The Masked Marvel
1943
as Reporter #1
The Mystery of the 13th Guest
1943
as Carter (uncredited)
Destroyer
1943
as 1st Ship Fitter
Batman
1943
as Agent on Plane
Confessions of a Vice Baron
1943
as Eddie's Henchman (edited from 'Smashing the Vice Trust') (archive footage) (uncredited)
Wolves of the Range
1943
as Bank Teller
Hitler's Madman
1943
as Sergeant (uncredited)
Dixie Dugan
1943
as Citizen (uncredited)
Gentleman Jim
1942
as Reporter (uncredited)
For Me and My Gal
1942
as Stage Manager (uncredited)
The Secret Code
1942
as Otto Stahl
Sabotage Squad
1942
as Middle Barber [script name: Harry]
Wake Island
1942
as Marine in Trench (uncredited)
The Pride of the Yankees
1942
as Disappointed Fan #1 (uncredited)
Dr. Broadway
1942
as Little man
The Mystery of Marie Roget
1942
as Subordinate
Fingers at the Window
1942
as Photographer (uncredited)
Don't Lie
1942
as 1st Circus Attendant (uncredited)
Alias Boston Blackie
1942
as Henry - Desk Clerk (uncredited)
A Tragedy at Midnight
1942
as Maxim's Headwaiter (uncredited)
Pardon My Stripes
1942
as Bookie (uncredited)
Blue, White, and Perfect
1942
as Porter
Babes on Broadway
1941
as Reed's Writer (uncredited)
Remember the Day
1941
as Photographer
Road to Happiness
1941
as Rankin's Chauffeur (uncredited)
Paris Calling
1941
as Gendarme (uncredited)
Three Girls About Town
1941
as Reporter
The Officer and the Lady
1941
as Concessionaire (uncredited)
Two Latins from Manhattan
1941
as Information Attendant
You'll Never Get Rich
1941
as Photographer at Crystal Room (uncredited)
The Reluctant Dragon
1941
as Slim (uncredited)
South of Panama
1941
as Joe
Roar of the Press
1941
as Swithboard Operator
No, No, Nanette
1940
as Travel Agent
Rodeo Dough
1940
as Rodeo Official
Mexican Spitfire Out West
1940
as Harry
The Return of Frank James
1940
as Reporter (uncredited)
Girls of the Road
1940
as Lecherous Driver (Uncredited)
Andy Hardy Meets Debutante
1940
as Photographer (uncredited)
Sailor's Lady
1940
as Assistant Paymaster
Pop Always Pays
1940
as Auto Salesman
The Saint Takes Over
1940
as Welcoming Committee Man
I Take This Oath
1940
as Cotton Club Doorman
Two Girls on Broadway
1940
as Reporter (uncredited)
Son of the Navy
1940
as Patrolman at Altercation
Danger Ahead
1940
as Henchman Lefty
Mexican Spitfire
1940
as Slippy - a Fugitive
The Shadow
1940
as Henchman
Mandrake the Magician
1940
as Gray, gas station thug [Chs. 8-9]
The Cisco Kid and the Lady
1939
as Army Telegraph Operator
Sued for Libel
1939
as Pomeroy's Butler (uncredited)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
1939
as Taylor's Stooge (uncredited)
Fast and Furious
1939
as Day Clerk (uncredited)
Those High Grey Walls
1939
as Convict (uncredited)
The Day the Bookies Wept
1939
as Horse Seller to Colonel March (uncredited)
Girl from Rio
1939
as Second Hotel Desk clerk
Coast Guard
1939
as Second Officer (uncredited)
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation
1939
as Reporter (uncredited)
Stronger Than Desire
1939
as First Reporter on Telephone (uncredited)
Captain Fury
1939
as Paymaster's Assistant
Mandrake the Magician
1939
as Gray
Mr. Moto in Danger Island
1939
as Real Ambulance Intern
Gone with the Wind
1939
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Money to Loan
1939
as Frank Sidley, Loan Victim
Cafe Society
1939
as Waiter (uncredited)
Star Reporter
1939
as Wilkins
Fast and Loose
1939
as Driver
Four Girls in White
1939
as Ambulance Orderly
North of Shanghai
1939
as Wycoff
Ride 'em, Cowgirl
1939
as Announcer
Convict's Code
1939
as Bank Teller
Homicide Bureau
1939
as Gangster Shot by Brown
Comet Over Broadway
1938
as Amateur Actor (uncredited)
Peck's Bad Boy with the Circus
1938
as Circus Usher (uncredited)
Sunset Murder Case
1938
as Editor
Exposed
1938
as Slim
Mr. Wong, Detective
1938
as Coroner (uncredited)
Straight, Place and Show
1938
as Photographer
Juvenile Court
1938
as Druggist (uncredited)
Streamlined Swing
1938
as Railroad Detective (uncredited)
Three Loves Has Nancy
1938
as Newsstand Man (uncredited)
You Can't Take It with You
1938
as Reporter (uncredited)
The Crowd Roars
1938
as Photographer (uncredited)
The Chaser
1938
as Injured Man
The Main Event
1938
as Buck
Tell Your Children
1938
as Joe the Bartender (uncredited)
One Wild Night
1938
as Bank Officer (uncredited)
Hollywood Handicap
1938
as Turf Club Representative
The Fighting Devil Dogs
1938
as The Lightning (uncredited)
The Saint in New York
1938
as Jacob S. 'Jake' / 'John' Irbell (Uncredited)
Wide Open Faces
1938
as News Photographer
Test Pilot
1938
as Pilot (uncredited)
State Police
1938
as Police Dispatcher
The Canary Comes Across
1938
as Convict (uncredited)
I Met My Love Again
1938
as Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
The Spy Ring
1938
as Firing Range Radio Operator (uncredited)
Wells Fargo
1937
as Minor Role
Missing Witnesses
1937
as Ship's Office Clerk (uncredited)
Expensive Husbands
1937
as Reporter
Hollywood Round-Up
1937
as Louis Lawson
The Firefly
1937
as French Officer (uncredited)
Love Takes Flight
1937
as Talking Reporter
It Happened in Hollywood
1937
as Reporter
Cash and Carry
1937
as President's Secretary (uncredited)
Stella Dallas
1937
as Man on Train (uncredited)
The Californian
1937
as Townsman
Easy Living
1937
as Stock Investor (uncredited)
Topper
1937
as Bank Teller (uncredited)
Captains Courageous
1937
as Corridor Steward (uncredited)
Big Business
1937
as Townsman Investor
Criminals of the Air
1937
as 'Trigger'
Way Out West
1937
as Cowboy (uncredited)
Love Is News
1937
as Salesman (uncredited)
Secret Valley
1937
as Henchman Doc (uncredited)
Smashing the Vice Trust
1937
as Eddie's Henchman (uncredited)
The Mandarin Mystery
1936
as Reporter at Dock
Sinner Take All
1936
as Reporter (uncredited)
Ten Laps to Go
1936
as Motor Vehicle Bureau Clerk
Great Guy
1936
as Canning's Chauffeur (Uncredited)
Go West Young Man
1936
as Reporter (uncredited)
The Sky Parade
1936
as Fred (uncredited)
Ride 'Em Cowboy
1936
as Townsman (uncredited)
The Devil Is a Sissy
1936
as Intern
Sing, Baby, Sing
1936
as Kansas City News Vendor
Postal Inspector
1936
as Truck Driver (uncredited)
Jailbreak
1936
as Hotel Clerk
It Couldn't Have Happened (But It Did)
1936
as Fingerprint Expert
Crash Donovan
1936
as Patrolman (uncredited)
Spendthrift
1936
as Reporter
Below the Deadline
1936
as Oscar (uncredited)
The Crime Patrol
1936
as Henchman (uncredited)
The Girl from Mandalay
1936
as New Year's Party Participant
Brilliant Marriage
1936
as Art Critic
Boulder Dam
1936
as Job Applications Teller (uncredited)
Love on a Bet
1936
as Reporter
The Preview Murder Mystery
1936
as Reporter (Uncredited)
Murder at Glen Athol
1936
as Party Guest (uncredited)
The Bridge of Sighs
1936
as Man in Crowd Outside the Thornton (uncredited)
I'll Name the Murderer
1936
as Driver (Uncredited)
Black Gold
1936
as Collins (uncredited)
Show Them No Mercy!
1935
as Milkman (uncredited)
The Girl Who Came Back
1935
as Henchman Jimmy
Special Agent
1935
as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Here Comes the Band
1935
as Audience Member (uncredited)
Shanghai
1935
as Ship Steward
Front Page Woman
1935
as Waiter (uncredited)
Born to Gamble
1935
as Dice Player (uncredited)
Helldorado
1935
as Newspaper Reporter
The Curtain Falls
1934
as Seven Eleven Club Customer
Dames
1934
as Elevator Starter (uncredited)
Friends of Mr. Sweeney
1934
as Ladies' Table Dealer
Going Bye-Bye!
1934
as Man in Courtroom
The Personality Kid
1934
as Ritzy's Trainer
Fog Over Frisco
1934
as Reporter (Uncredited)
Smarty
1934
as Court Recorder (uncredited)
Journal of a Crime
1934
as Cartier's Secretary (uncredited)
Jimmy the Gent
1934
as Chalmers (uncredited)
As the Earth Turns
1934
as Villager at Dance
The House on 56th Street
1933
as Ship's Steward (uncredited)
Female
1933
as Shooting Gallery Onlooker (Uncredited)
Goodbye Again
1933
as Albany Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Torch Singer
1933
as Man in Radio Station
The Little Giant
1933
as Investment Clerk (uncredited)
Central Airport
1933
as Hotel Desk Clerk #3 (uncredited)
Hard to Handle
1933
as Ed - Photographer (uncredited)
The Death Kiss
1932
as Hotel Desk Clerk
If I Had a Million
1932
as Pedestrian at Accident (uncredited)
Union Depot
1932
as Sailor (uncredited)
Riders of the Purple Sage
1931
as Judkins
Newly Rich
1931
as (uncredited)
All Stuck Up
1930