
Acting
1893 – 1980 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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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.
At Long Last Love
Film · 1975
Doorman
Hello, Dolly!
Film · 1969
Workman (uncredited)
Hotel
Film · 1967
Cy - Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Green Acres
TV series · 1965
Mr. Collins
Mary, Mary
Film · 1963
Husband in Elevator (uncredited)
Burke's Law
TV series · 1963
Lovely's Butler
Dr. Kildare
TV series · 1961
Mr. Benson
Stagecoach West
TV series · 1960
Station Agent
Inherit the Wind
Film · 1960
Dr. John (uncredited)
Vice Raid
Film · 1959
Malone's Secretary
The Untouchables
TV series · 1959
Certified Public Accountant (uncredited)
Dennis the Menace
TV series · 1959
Forestry Dept. Clerk (uncredited)
Arson for Hire
Film · 1959
Cab Dispatcher
Bat Masterson
TV series · 1958
Land Office Clerk
Lawman
TV series · 1958
Charlie the Hotel Laramie Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Wanted: Dead or Alive
TV series · 1958
Will Grey
Hot Rod Gang
Film · 1958
Dryden Philpott
The Bonnie Parker Story
Film · 1958
Informant (uncredited)
Marjorie Morningstar
Film · 1958
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Missile Monsters
Film · 1958
Male Secretary (bit)
Tombstone Territory
TV series · 1957
Bartender
Harbor Command
TV series · 1957
Role
Trackdown
TV series · 1957
Doctor (uncredited)
Alcoa Theatre
TV series · 1957
Buyer #1
Perry Mason
TV series · 1957
Bailiff
Hey, Jeannie!
TV series · 1956
Bailiff
So You Want to Be Pretty
Film · 1956
Eddie the Bartender (uncredited)
Sergeant Preston of the Yukon
TV series · 1955
Role
Cheyenne
TV series · 1955
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
TV series · 1955
Sam - Hotel Clerk
East of Eden
Film · 1955
City Official at Parade (uncredited)
The Millionaire
TV series · 1955
Court Clerk
December Bride
TV series · 1954
Role
Father Knows Best
TV series · 1954
Poker player (uncredited)
Medic
TV series · 1954
Bartender
Killers from Space
Film · 1954
Gas Station Attendant
Take the High Ground!
Film · 1953
Army Doctor (uncredited)
General Electric Theater
TV series · 1953
Drummer
The Life Of Riley
TV series · 1953
Role
Adventures of Superman
TV series · 1952
Man at Well
I Love Lucy
TV series · 1951
Man On Train #1 (uncredited)
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
TV series · 1951
Role
Boston Blackie
TV series · 1951
Role
Ace in the Hole
Film · 1951
Father Diego (uncredited)
Follow the Sun
Film · 1951
Role
Night Riders of Montana
Film · 1951
Drummer
Where Danger Lives
Film · 1950
Postville Deputy (uncredited)
The Jack Benny Program
TV series · 1950
Role
Flying Disc Man from Mars
Film · 1950
Crane
Three Secrets
Film · 1950
Matthews (uncredited)
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
TV series · 1950
Plumber
Treasury Men in Action
TV series · 1950
Waiter
Covered Wagon Raid
Film · 1950
Bartender Pete
Quicksand
Film · 1950
Baldy
The Great Rupert
Film · 1950
Eddie, the Bartender (uncredited)
On the Town
Film · 1949
Subway Passenger (uncredited)
Without Honor
Film · 1949
Neighbor
The Heiress
Film · 1949
Groom (uncredited)
The Lone Ranger
TV series · 1949
Moley Sanders
Red, Hot and Blue
Film · 1949
Drugstore Manager / Workman (uncredited)
The Fountainhead
Film · 1949
Minor Role (uncredited)
The Crooked Way
Film · 1949
Role
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Film · 1949
Townsman (uncredited)
Alias Nick Beal
Film · 1949
Commercial Fisherman
The Dark Past
Film · 1948
First Man in Police Line-Up (uncredited)
Joan of Arc
Film · 1948
Peasant (uncredited)
Whispering Smith
Film · 1948
Woody, Train Brakeman (uncredited)
The Vicious Circle
Film · 1948
Andreas Molnar
Big Town Scandal
Film · 1948
Man Passing Steve in Hallway (uncredited)
Silver River
Film · 1948
Mr. Taylor (uncredited)
On an Island with You
Film · 1948
(uncredited)
The Big Clock
Film · 1948
Cabby (uncredited)
Robin Hood Of Texas
Film · 1947
Photographer
Pursued
Film · 1947
Dingle's Casino Boss (uncredited)
California
Film · 1947
Mike (uncredited)
The Best Years of Our Lives
Film · 1946
Bar Patron (uncredited)
That Brennan Girl
Film · 1946
Apartment House Clerk (uncredited)
Bowery Bombshell
Film · 1946
Feather-Fingers
The Great American Mug
Film · 1945
Pete Ramson (uncredited)
Anchors Aweigh
Film · 1945
Assistant Director (uncredited)
You Came Along
Film · 1945
Reporter (uncredited)
Circumstantial Evidence
Film · 1945
Prisoner
The Jade Mask
Film · 1945
Michael Strong
Hi, Beautiful
Film · 1944
Conductor (uncredited)
Wilson
Film · 1944
Reporter (uncredited)
Four Jills in a Jeep
Film · 1944
Master Sergeant (uncredited)
Lady in the Dark
Film · 1944
Reporter (uncredited)
The Masked Marvel
Film · 1943
Reporter #1
The Mystery of the 13th Guest
Film · 1943
Carter (uncredited)
Destroyer
Film · 1943
1st Ship Fitter
Batman
Film · 1943
Agent on Plane
Confessions of a Vice Baron
Film · 1943
Eddie's Henchman (edited from 'Smashing the Vice Trust') (archive footage) (uncredited)
Wolves of the Range
Film · 1943
Bank Teller
Hitler's Madman
Film · 1943
Sergeant (uncredited)
Dixie Dugan
Film · 1943
Citizen (uncredited)
Gentleman Jim
Film · 1942
Reporter (uncredited)
For Me and My Gal
Film · 1942
Stage Manager (uncredited)
The Secret Code
Film · 1942
Otto Stahl
Sabotage Squad
Film · 1942
Middle Barber [script name: Harry]
Wake Island
Film · 1942
Marine in Trench (uncredited)
The Pride of the Yankees
Film · 1942
Disappointed Fan #1 (uncredited)
Lady in a Jam
Film · 1942
Carter’s Assistant Manager (uncredited)
Dr. Broadway
Film · 1942
Little Man (uncredited)
The Mystery of Marie Roget
Film · 1942
Subordinate
Fingers at the Window
Film · 1942
Photographer (uncredited)
Don't Lie
Film · 1942
1st Circus Attendant (uncredited)
Alias Boston Blackie
Film · 1942
Henry - Desk Clerk (uncredited)
A Tragedy at Midnight
Film · 1942
Maxim's Headwaiter (uncredited)
Pardon My Stripes
Film · 1942
Bookie (uncredited)
Blue, White and Perfect
Film · 1942
Porter
Babes on Broadway
Film · 1941
Reed's Writer (uncredited)
Remember the Day
Film · 1941
Photographer
Road to Happiness
Film · 1941
Rankin's Chauffeur (uncredited)
Paris Calling
Film · 1941
Gendarme (uncredited)
Three Girls About Town
Film · 1941
Reporter
The Officer and the Lady
Film · 1941
Concessionaire (uncredited)
Two Latins from Manhattan
Film · 1941
Information Attendant
You'll Never Get Rich
Film · 1941
Photographer at Crystal Room (uncredited)
The Reluctant Dragon
Film · 1941
Slim (uncredited)
Roar of the Press
Film · 1941
Swithboard Operator
No, No, Nanette
Film · 1940
Travel Agent
Rodeo Dough
Film · 1940
Rodeo Official
Mexican Spitfire Out West
Film · 1940
Harry
The Return of Frank James
Film · 1940
Reporter (uncredited)
Girls of the Road
Film · 1940
Lecherous Driver (Uncredited)
Andy Hardy Meets Debutante
Film · 1940
Photographer (uncredited)
Sailor's Lady
Film · 1940
Assistant Paymaster
Pop Always Pays
Film · 1940
Auto Salesman
The Saint Takes Over
Film · 1940
Welcoming Committee Man
I Take This Oath
Film · 1940
Cotton Club Doorman
Two Girls on Broadway
Film · 1940
Reporter (uncredited)
Son of the Navy
Film · 1940
Patrolman at Altercation
Danger Ahead
Film · 1940
Henchman Lefty
Mexican Spitfire
Film · 1940
Slippy - a Fugitive
The Shadow
Film · 1940
Henchman
Mandrake the Magician
Film · 1940
Gray, gas station thug [Chs. 8-9]
The Cisco Kid and the Lady
Film · 1939
Army Telegraph Operator
Gone with the Wind
Film · 1939
Minor Role (uncredited)
Sued for Libel
Film · 1939
Pomeroy's Butler (uncredited)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Film · 1939
Taylor's Stooge (uncredited)
Fast and Furious
Film · 1939
Day Clerk (uncredited)
Those High Grey Walls
Film · 1939
Convict (uncredited)
The Day the Bookies Wept
Film · 1939
Horse Seller to Colonel March (uncredited)
Girl from Rio
Film · 1939
Second Hotel Desk clerk
Coast Guard
Film · 1939
Second Officer (uncredited)
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation
Film · 1939
Reporter (uncredited)
Stronger Than Desire
Film · 1939
First Reporter on Telephone (uncredited)
Captain Fury
Film · 1939
Paymaster's Assistant
Mandrake the Magician
Film · 1939
Gray
Mr. Moto in Danger Island
Film · 1939
Real Ambulance Intern
Money to Loan
Film · 1939
Frank Sidley, Loan Victim
Cafe Society
Film · 1939
Waiter (uncredited)
Star Reporter
Film · 1939
Wilkins
Fast and Loose
Film · 1939
Driver (uncredited)
Four Girls in White
Film · 1939
Ambulance Orderly
North of Shanghai
Film · 1939
Wycoff
Ride 'em, Cowgirl
Film · 1939
Announcer
Convict's Code
Film · 1939
Bank Teller
Homicide Bureau
Film · 1939
Gangster Shot by Brown
Comet Over Broadway
Film · 1938
Amateur Actor (uncredited)
Peck's Bad Boy with the Circus
Film · 1938
Circus Usher (uncredited)
Sunset Murder Case
Film · 1938
Editor
Exposed
Film · 1938
Slim
Mr. Wong, Detective
Film · 1938
Coroner (uncredited)
Straight, Place and Show
Film · 1938
Photographer
Juvenile Court
Film · 1938
Druggist (uncredited)
Streamlined Swing
Film · 1938
Railroad Detective (uncredited)
Three Loves Has Nancy
Film · 1938
Newsstand Man (uncredited)
You Can't Take It with You
Film · 1938
Reporter (uncredited)
The Crowd Roars
Film · 1938
Photographer (uncredited)
The Chaser
Film · 1938
Injured Man
The Main Event
Film · 1938
Buck
Tell Your Children
Film · 1938
Joe the Bartender (uncredited)
One Wild Night
Film · 1938
Bank Officer (uncredited)
Hollywood Handicap
Film · 1938
Turf Club Representative
The Fighting Devil Dogs
Film · 1938
The Lightning (uncredited)
The Saint in New York
Film · 1938
Jacob S. 'Jake' / 'John' Irbell (Uncredited)
Wide Open Faces
Film · 1938
News Photographer
Test Pilot
Film · 1938
Pilot (uncredited)
State Police
Film · 1938
Police Dispatcher
The Canary Comes Across
Film · 1938
Convict (uncredited)
I Met My Love Again
Film · 1938
Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
The Spy Ring
Film · 1938
Firing Range Radio Operator (uncredited)
Wells Fargo
Film · 1937
Minor Role
Missing Witnesses
Film · 1937
Ship's Office Clerk (uncredited)
Expensive Husbands
Film · 1937
Reporter
Hollywood Round-Up
Film · 1937
Louis Lawson
The Firefly
Film · 1937
French Officer (uncredited)
Love Takes Flight
Film · 1937
Talking Reporter
Sunday Night at the Trocadero
Film · 1937
Columnist
It Happened in Hollywood
Film · 1937
Reporter
Cash and Carry
Film · 1937
President's Secretary (uncredited)
Stella Dallas
Film · 1937
Man on Train (uncredited)
The Californian
Film · 1937
Townsman
Easy Living
Film · 1937
Stock Investor (uncredited)
Topper
Film · 1937
Bank Teller (uncredited)
Captains Courageous
Film · 1937
Corridor Steward (uncredited)
Big Business
Film · 1937
Townsman Investor
Speed to Spare
Film · 1937
Otto Behrman
Criminals of the Air
Film · 1937
'Trigger'