Lester Matthews (I) (1900–1975) |
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Lester Matthews was born on June 6, 1900 in Nottingham, England. He was an actor, known for The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938), The Three Musketeers (1939) and Werewolf of London (1935). He was married to Anne Grey and Cicely Walper. He died on June 6, 1975 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
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Actor (216 credits)
1969-1970
The Name of the Game
(TV Series)
Porter / Sir Winston More
Porter / Sir Winston More
- Island of Gold and Precious Stones
(1970)
... Porter (uncredited)
- An Agent of the Plaintiff
(1969)
... Sir Winston More
1963-1965
The Beverly Hillbillies
(TV Series)
Mr. Fleming Pendleton
Mr. Fleming Pendleton
- The Poor Farmer
(1965)
... Mr. Fleming Pendleton
- The Great Crawdad Hunt
(1964)
... Mr. Fleming Pendleton
- The Bank Raising
(1964)
... Mr. Fleming Pendleton
- Jed Becomes a Banker
(1963)
... Mr. Fleming Pendleton
1965
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
(TV Series)
Walter Dunham
Walter Dunham
- Completely Foolproof
(1965)
... Walter Dunham
1960-1964
77 Sunset Strip
(TV Series)
Pillsbury / Mr. Craythrope / Inspector T. Carnahan
Pillsbury / Mr. Craythrope / Inspector T. Carnahan
- Dead as in 'Dude'
(1964)
... Pillsbury
- Baker Street Caper
(1962)
... Mr. Craythrope
- The Double Death of Benny Markham
(1960)
... Inspector T. Carnahan
1953-1962
The Jack Benny Program
(TV Series)
Referee / Sponsor
Referee / Sponsor
- Alexander Hamilton Story
(1962)
... Referee (as Lester Mathews)
- Fred Allen Show
(1953)
... Sponsor
1961-1962
King of Diamonds
(TV Series)
Inspector Andrews / Inspector
Inspector Andrews / Inspector
- Invisible Fence
(1962)
... Inspector Andrews
- Commando Tactics
(1961)
... Inspector
1961
The Red Skelton Hour
(TV Series)
Sylvester
Sylvester
- Candid Clem with guest stars Gene Autry and Champion
(1961)
... Sylvester (as Lester Mathews)
1961
Coronado 9
(TV Series)
Maj. Durham / Tony Wingate
Maj. Durham / Tony Wingate
- Singapore Girl
(1961)
... Maj. Durham
- Long Way to Detroit
(1961)
... Tony Wingate
1960-1961
Bachelor Father
(TV Series)
Mr. Harcourt / Philip Harcourt
Mr. Harcourt / Philip Harcourt
- Bentley Swims Upstream
(1961)
... Mr. Harcourt (as Lester Mathews)
- Bentley Meets the Perfect Woman
(1960)
... Philip Harcourt
1961
Surfside 6
(TV Series)
Inspector Campbell
Inspector Campbell
- Black Orange Blossoms
(1961)
... Inspector Campbell
1959-1960
One Step Beyond
(TV Series)
Civil Defense Man / Prison Governor
Civil Defense Man / Prison Governor
- The Promise
(1960)
... Civil Defense Man
- The Devil's Laughter
(1959)
... Prison Governor
1960
The Dennis O'Keefe Show
(TV Series)
Sylverster Barnes
Sylverster Barnes
- Dimples
(1960)
... Sylverster Barnes (as Lester Mathews)
1959
The Ann Sothern Show
(TV Series)
Mr. Bartley
Mr. Bartley
- The Square Peg
(1959)
... Mr. Bartley
- The Engagement Ring
(1959)
... Mr. Bartley
- Give It Back to the Indians
(1959)
... Mr. Bartley
1958
The Lineup
(TV Series)
Walter Smith
Walter Smith
- The Scotty Waterford Case
(1958)
- The Chick Madison Case
(1958)
... Walter Smith
1958
Behind Closed Doors
(TV Series)
Colonel Brookston
Colonel Brookston
- Double Jeopardy
(1958)
... Colonel Brookston
1954-1958
Climax!
(TV Series)
Dr. Fincannon
Dr. Fincannon
- Four Hours in White
(1958)
... Dr. Fincannon
- Nightmare in Copenhagen
(1954)
- The White Carnation
(1954)
1956-1957
Telephone Time
(TV Series)
Supply Minister
Supply Minister
- Diamond Peer
(1957)
... Supply Minister
- She Sette Her Little Foote
(1956)
1956-1957
Crossroads
(TV Series)
Dr. Ashley / Salmon P. Chase / Rev. John Schwan
Dr. Ashley / Salmon P. Chase / Rev. John Schwan
- The Last Strand
(1957)
... Dr. Ashley
- In God We Trust
(1957)
... Salmon P. Chase
- Our First Christmas Tree
(1956)
... Rev. John Schwan
1957
The O. Henry Playhouse
(TV Series)
Mercedes Fairchild
Mercedes Fairchild
- Hearts and Hands
(1957)
... Mercedes Fairchild
1956
The Adventures of Dr. Fu Manchu
(TV Series)
Sir Dennis Nayland Smith
Sir Dennis Nayland Smith
- The Assassins of Dr. Fu Manchu
(1956)
... Sir Dennis Nayland Smith
- The Satellites of Dr. Fu Manchu
(1956)
... Sir Dennis Nayland Smith
- The Master Plan of Dr. Fu Manchu
(1956)
... Sir Dennis Nayland Smith
- The Counterfeiters of Dr. Fu Manchu
(1956)
... Sir Dennis Nayland Smith
- The Death Ships of Dr. Fu Manchu
(1956)
... Sir Dennis Nayland Smith
1956
You Are There
(TV Series)
Sir Joseph Banks / Ganzel
Sir Joseph Banks / Ganzel
- Mr. Christian Seizes the Bounty (April 28, 1789)
(1956)
... Sir Joseph Banks
- The Great Diamond Fraud (November, 1872)
(1956)
... Ganzel
1955
Passport to Danger
(TV Series)
U.S. Consul Charlie Edmunds
U.S. Consul Charlie Edmunds
- Naples
(1955)
... U.S. Consul Charlie Edmunds
1953-1955
The Ford Television Theatre
(TV Series)
Colonel Peter Tilletson / Carlton
Colonel Peter Tilletson / Carlton
- South of Selangor
(1955)
... Colonel Peter Tilletson
- The Road Ahead
(1954)
- The World's My Oyster
(1953)
... Carlton
1955
The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse
(TV Series)
Archibald Palmerston
Archibald Palmerston
- Passage Home
(1955)
... Archibald Palmerston (as Lester Mathews)
1953-1955
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
(TV Series)
Mr. Fortune / Mr. Buzby / Professor Hopkins / ...
Mr. Fortune / Mr. Buzby / Professor Hopkins / ...
- No Seats for Friar's Club Dinner
(1955)
... Mr. Fortune
- The Old Grads
(1954)
... Mr. Buzby
- Raccoon Coat Story
(1953)
... Professor Hopkins
- Gracie Gets a Jury Summons
(1953)
... Mr. Thomas Marshall
- Gracie at Department Store
(1953)
... Mr. Burke
1954
My Little Margie
(TV Series)
Attorney Burton / Mr. Patterson
Attorney Burton / Mr. Patterson
- Operation Rescue
(1954)
... Attorney Burton
- Day and Night
(1954)
... Mr. Patterson (as Lester Mathews)
1954
Public Defender
(TV Series)
Ben Pearce / Mr. Harrington
Ben Pearce / Mr. Harrington
- Destiny
(1954)
... Ben Pearce
- Third Floor Rear
(1954)
... Mr. Harrington
1953
Omnibus
(TV Series)
The Chief (segment "The Horn Blows at Midnight")
The Chief (segment "The Horn Blows at Midnight")
- The Horn Blows at Midnight
(1953)
... The Chief (segment "The Horn Blows at Midnight")
1950-1951
Fireside Theatre
(TV Series)
Brandt / Immigration Judge
Brandt / Immigration Judge
- Black Savannah
(1951)
... Brandt
- Drums in the Night
(1951)
- The Amber Gods
(1950)
- Man Without a Country
(1950)
... Immigration Judge
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