From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaRobert Dudley (September 13, 1869 – September 15*, 1955) was a dentist turned film character actor who, in his 35-year career, appeared in more than 115 films.Dudley was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and was educated at Lake Forest College in Evanston, Illinois and Chicago, where he majored in oral surgery. In 1917 he appeared in his first film, Seven Keys to Baldpate, and then made three other silent films through 1921. After 1922 he worked consistently, appearing in three or four films a year, and making the transition to sound films in 1929 with The Bellamy Trial. Dudley often played characters with a quick temper, including jurors, shopkeepers, ticket agents, court clerks and justices of the peace, as well as an occasional farmer, hobo, or laborer. His performances in these small parts were frequently uncredited.In the 1940s, Dudley was part of Preston Sturges unofficial stock company of character actors, appearing in six films written and directed by Sturges. His most distinctive and memorable role for Sturges was the Wienie King in 1942s The Palm Beach Story, the funny little self-made rich man with a big hat who spontaneously bankrolls Claudette Colbert and Joel McCrea on their escapade.The 5 9 Dudley, who was the founder of the Troupers Club of Hollywood, was married to Elaine Anderson, and they had two girls, Jewell and Patricia Lee.He made his final film, As Young as You Feel, in 1951, and died in 1955 in San Clemente, California.*[TMDb note The California Death Index indicates that Mr. Dudley died on 12 November 1955. That date should therefore be considered accurate and official.]
Bailey
Film 1922
Jim Simpson
Film 1928
Abner Blake
Film 1922
Film 1945
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Film 1934
Ben Bowron
Film 1943
Mannering's Night Watchman (uncredited)
Film 1933
Simpkins (uncredited)
Film 1950
Hotel Waiter
Film 1944
Vigilante Leader (uncredited)
Film 1935
Reformer
Film 1929
Theatre Employee Shooting Victim (uncredited)
Film 1936
Film 1932
Pierce Gill
Film 1921
Film 1945
Office Worker
Film 1930
Harold's Secretary (uncredited)
Film 1926
Justice Of The Peace
Film 1944
Yes Man
Film 1925
Parson
Film 1930
Mr. Christopher (uncredited)
Film 1930
Sheriff
Film 1930
Lem - the Druggist
Film 1932
Fuller (uncredited)
Film 1946
Robert - Matilda's Chauffeur (uncredited)
Film 1947
Freddy
Film 1928
Lem (uncredited)
Film 1941
Secretary
Film 1926
Telegraph Editor
Film 1929
Court Clerk
Film 1939
Robert - Chauffeur
Film 1936
Minister (uncredited)
Film 1933
Farmer
Film 1939
Reporter (uncredited)
Film 1939
Justice of the Peace Jonathan Kirby (uncredited)
Film 1943
Store Owner (uncredited)
Film 1936
Storekeeper (uncredited)
Film 1944
Pop (Watchman) (uncredited)
Film 1948
Husband on Ship (uncredited)
Film 1941
Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
Film 1944
Chemist (uncredited)
Film 1947
Pop
Film 1948
Old Man Bowers (uncredited)
Film 1943
Hank Edwards
Film 1940
Postman (uncredited)
Film 1940
Bailiff (uncredited)
Film 1940
Jasper Saddler
Film 1924
Photographer (uncredited)
Film 1941
Farmer (uncredited)
Film 1927
French-speaking party guest
Film 1925
Clerk
Film 1917
Tidmarsh
Film 1920
Carpenter
Film 1947
Frank Hostetter (uncredited)
Film 1944
Man (uncredited)
Film 1943
Elderly Man
Film 1943
Shopkeeper (uncredited)
Film 1939
Gramp McCoy
Film 1946
Shopkeeper
Film 1935
Army Officer
Film 1923
Rogers' Attorney (uncredited)
Film 1921
Juror (uncredited)
Film 1931
Janitor
Film 1937
Film 1945