Frank Orth
Acting
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Acting Credits
Biography
Frank Orth was an American actor born in Philadelphia. He is probably best remembered for his portrayal of Inspector Faraday in the 1951-1953 television series “Boston Blackie”. By 1897, Orth was performing in vaudeville with his wife, Ann Codee, in an act called “Codee and Orth.” In 1909, he expanded into song writing, with songs such as “The Phone Bell Rang” and “Meet Me on the Boardwalk, Dearie.” His first contact with motion pictures was in 1928, when he was part of the first foreign-languag...
Known For
Filmography
Houdini
1953
as Mr. Hunter
Here Come the Girls
1953
as Mr. Hungerford
Something to Live For
1952
as Waiter (uncredited)
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
1952
as Uncle John
Double Dynamite
1951
as Mr. Kofer
Boston Blackie
1951
as Inspector Faraday
Father of the Bride
1950
as Joe
Cheaper by the Dozen
1950
as Higgins (uncredited)
The Great Rupert
1950
as Mr. Frank Dingle
The Petty Girl
1950
as Moody (process server)
Red Light
1949
as Wallace 'Wally' Stoner
Bride for Sale
1949
as Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Blondie's Secret
1948
as Mr. Philpotts
The Big Clock
1948
as Burt
The Girl from Manhattan
1948
as Oscar Newsome
So This Is New York
1948
as AJ Gluskoter
The Guilt of Janet Ames
1947
as Danny
It Had to Be You
1947
as Conductor Brown
Born to Speed
1947
as Breezy Bradley
Heartaches
1947
as Mike Connelly, Vic's Agent
The Gas House Kids in Hollywood
1947
as Police Captain
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
1946
as Hotel Clerk
Wake Up and Dream
1946
as Milkman
The Hoodlum Saint
1946
as Chronicle Editor (uncredited)
The Bride Wore Boots
1946
as Judge (uncredited)
Murder in the Music Hall
1946
as Henderson
It's Great to Be Young
1946
as Franklin Johnson
Lady in the Lake
1946
as Floyd Greer (Uncredited)
The Lost Weekend
1945
as Opera Cloak Room Attendant
Pillow to Post
1945
as Clayfield Taxi Driver
Doll Face
1945
as Peters
Tell It to a Star
1945
as Augustus T. Goodman
She Went to the Races
1945
as Skelly
Storm Over Lisbon
1944
as Murgatroyd
Wilson
1944
as Smith (uncredited)
Greenwich Village
1944
as Ordway
Summer Storm
1944
as Cafe Maitre d' at End (uncredited)
Roger Touhy, Gangster
1944
as . Comic in Theater (uncredited)
The Impatient Years
1944
as Counterman
Tall in the Saddle
1944
as 'Shorty' Davis (uncredited)
Sweet Rosie O'Grady
1943
as Taxi Driver
The Ox-Bow Incident
1943
as Larry Kinkaid (uncredited)
Coney Island
1943
as Bartender
Hello, Frisco, Hello
1943
as Lou, Bartender at Sharkey's
The Meanest Man in the World
1943
as Bartender (uncredited)
Footlight Serenade
1942
as Mike
Springtime in the Rockies
1942
as Bickel (uncredited)
Henry and Dizzy
1942
as Joe McGuire
Blue, White and Perfect
1942
as Mr. Toby
Over My Dead Body
1942
as Detective
Orchestra Wives
1942
as Rex Willet
Dr. Kildare's Victory
1942
as Mike Ryan
My Gal Sal
1942
as McGuiness
Roxie Hart
1942
as Bar Client #2 (uncredited)
Rings on Her Fingers
1942
as Kellogg
Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant
1942
as Mike Ryan
The Magnificent Dope
1942
as Messenger
Tales of Manhattan
1942
as Secondhand Clothes Dealer
Right to the Heart
1942
as Pete
I Wake Up Screaming
1941
as Cemetery Caretaker
Come Live with Me
1941
as Jerry
The People Vs. Dr. Kildare
1941
as Mike Ryan
Ride on Vaquero
1941
as Auctioneer
Sergeant York
1941
as Drummer (uncredited)
Respect the Law
1941
as Peter Brennan
They Died with Their Boots On
1941
as Barfly (uncredited)
Broadway Limited
1941
as Lou, Cafe Proprietor
The Strawberry Blonde
1941
as Baxter - Livery Stable Owner (uncredited)
Let's Make Music
1941
as Mr. Botts
His Girl Friday
1940
as Duffy
Pier 13
1940
as Dead Pan Charlie
Michael Shayne: Private Detective
1940
as Steve
Boom Town
1940
as Barber
You, the People
1940
as Soda Jerk
Brother Orchid
1940
as Waiter at Fat Dutchy's (uncredited)
Gallant Sons
1940
as Newspaper Foreman (uncredited)
The Doctor Takes a Wife
1940
as New York Editor (uncredited)
'Til We Meet Again
1940
as Hong Kong Bartender (uncredited)
Father Is A Prince
1940
as Drugstore Proprieter
Florian
1940
as Detective
Dr. Kildare's Crisis
1940
as Mike Ryan, Cafe Owner
Dr. Kildare Goes Home
1940
as Mike Ryan (uncredited)
Dr. Kildare's Strange Case
1940
as Mike
La Conga Nights
1940
as Dennis O'Brien
Mexican Spitfire Out West
1940
as Window Washer
Know Your Money
1940
as Tobacconist (uncredited)
Buyer Beware
1940
as Smith (uncredited)
Gold Rush Maisie
1940
as Harris
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase
1939
as Captain Tweedy
Broadway Serenade
1939
as Mr. Fellows
Fast and Furious
1939
as Captain Joe Burke
Burn 'Em Up O'Connor
1939
as Tim McKelvy
Tell No Tales
1939
as Vic - Bartender (uncredited)
At the Circus
1939
as Chef in Diner (uncredited)
Idiot's Delight
1939
as Benny Zinsser
Fast and Loose
1939
as Detective Hendricks (uncredited)
Nancy Drew... Reporter
1939
as Captain Tweedy (uncredited)
Within the Law
1939
as Jim Jenks
Calling Dr. Kildare
1939
as Mike Sullivan - Hospital Cafe Owner (uncredited)
Young Mr. Lincoln
1939
as Loafer (uncredited)
Thunder Afloat
1939
as Old Sailor in Bilge Area (uncredited)
Stanley and Livingstone
1939
as Newspaperman with Pills
The Secret of Dr. Kildare
1939
as Mike
Dust Be My Destiny
1939
as Wedding Witness on Stage (uncredited)
Nancy Drew… Detective
1938
as Captain Tweedy
Think It Over
1938
as Brown, Clothing Store Owner
Mr. Chump
1938
as Sheriff Frank Hinton
The Patient in Room 18
1938
as Joe Higgins - Night Watchman
Young Dr. Kildare
1938
as Mike Ryan (uncredited)
Torchy Blane in Panama
1938
as First Leopard (uncredited)
Comet Over Broadway
1938
as Cab Driver (uncredited)
San Quentin
1937
as Convict in Bunkhouse (uncredited)
Marry the Girl
1937
as Bar owner
Land Beyond the Law
1937
as Shorty Long
Ever Since Eve
1937
as Cocktail Waiter (uncredited)
The Footloose Heiress
1937
as Justice Abner Cuttler
Missing Witnesses
1937
as Gordon (uncredited)
The Devil's Saddle Legion
1937
as Judge Barko
Prairie Thunder
1937
as Wichita
Talent Scout
1937
as Burlesque Theatre Manager (uncredited)
Polo Joe
1936
as Bert
Two Against the World
1936
as Tommy - Bartender
Hot Money
1936
as Hank Ford
Unwelcome Stranger
1935
as Jackson
The Payoff
1935
as Porter (uncredited)
The Victim
1931
as The Husband
Taking Ways
1930
A Bird in the Hand
1929