Cause of death Heart attack Name Paul Guilfoyle Nationality American Role Film actor | Occupation Actor, director Years active 1923–1961 Children Anthony Guilfoyle | |
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Died June 27, 1961, Hollywood, California, United States Spouse Kathleen Mulqueen (m. ?–1961) Movies Apache, A Life at Stake, Captain Scarface, Chief Crazy Horse, Mighty Joe Young Similar People Lew Landers, Keith Andes, Barton MacLane, George Sherman, Roy Webb | ||
Resting place Forest Lawn Memorial Park | ||
Paul Guilfoyle (July 14, 1902 – June 27, 1961) was an American stage, film and television actor. Later in his career, he also directed films and television episodes.
Guilfoyle was born in Jersey City, New Jersey.
He started off working on stage, performing on Broadway in 16 plays, according to the Internet Broadway Database, beginning with The Jolly Roger and Cyrano de Bergerac in 1923 and ending with Jayhawker in 1934. He appeared in many films that starred Lee Tracy in the 1930s. In the 1949 crime film White Heat, he played (uncredited) a treacherous prison inmate murdered in cold blood by James Cagney's lead character.
He died of a heart attack on June 27, 1961 in Hollywood. He was survived by his wife and a son, Anthony. Guilfoyle was interred in Glendale, California's Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Filmography
Actor
1960
Gunsmoke (TV Series) as
Reverend
- Shooting Stopover (1960) - Reverend
1960
The Boy and the Pirates as
Snipe
1958
Sea Hunt (TV Series) as
Guard / Victor Halstaff
- Underwater Security (1959) - Guard
- The Sea Has Ears (1958) - Victor Halstaff
1957
The Sheriff of Cochise (TV Series) as
Radio Announcer
- Deputy's Wife (1957) - Radio Announcer (voice, uncredited)
1957
Captain David Grief (TV Series) as
Lascaux
- The Canvas Treasures of Kierke Isle (1957) - Lascaux
1956
Science Fiction Theatre (TV Series) as
Alien / Mr. Avitor / Radio Announcer / ...
- Jupitron (1956) - Alien (voice)
- The Legend of Crater Mountain (1956) - Mr. Avitor
- Bullet Proof (1956) - Radio Announcer (voice, uncredited)
- The Other Side of the Moon (1956) - Dr. Sutton
1956
Star Stage (TV Series) as
Jenks
- The Marshal and the Mob (1956) - Jenks
1955
Trial as
Cap Grant
1955
Jungle Jim (TV Series) as
Charles Hansard
- Land of Terror (1955) - Charles Hansard
1955
Not as a Stranger as
Mr. Burke (uncredited)
1955
Chief Crazy Horse as
Worm
1955
Soldiers of Fortune (TV Series) as
Kaji
- The Greatest Beast (1955) - Kaji
1954
Climax! (TV Series)
- Sorry, Wrong Number (1954)
1954
Apache as
Santos
1954
The Golden Idol as
Prince Ali Ben Mamoud
1953
The Diamond Queen as
Guide
1953
Torch Song as
Monty Rolfe
1953
The Body Beautiful as
Investigator
1953
Schlitz Playhouse (TV Series) as
Eastbrook
- The Journey (1953) - Eastbrook
1953
Julius Caesar as
Citizen of Rome
1953
Your Favorite Story (TV Series)
- The Fury (1953)
1952
Space Patrol (TV Series) as
Ed Redrow / Brunner
- Survival in the Ice Desert (1953) - Ed Redrow
- Slaves of the Exonium Mine (1952) - Brunner
1953
Mr. & Mrs. North (TV Series) as
Collins
- Terror (1953) - Collins
1952
China Smith (TV Series) as
Sing Ho
- Straight Settlement (1952) - Sing Ho
1952
The Unexpected (TV Series) as
Charley Fowler / Boisvert
- The Producer (1952) - Charley Fowler
- Leopards in Lighting (1952) - Boisvert
- Fury and Sound (1952) - Charley Fowler
1952
Confidence Girl as
William Pope (uncredited)
1952
Actors and Sin as
Mr. Blue (segment "Woman of Sin")
1952
Racket Squad (TV Series)
- Shakedown (1952)
1952
Japanese War Bride as
Soldier (uncredited)
1951
Journey Into Light as
Fanatic
1951
When I Grow Up as
Doc
1950
Bomba and the Hidden City as
Hassan
1950
Davy Crockett, Indian Scout as
Ben
1949
There's a Girl in My Heart as
Father Callaghan
1949
The Woman on Pier 13 as
Ralston
1949
White Heat as
Roy Parker (uncredited)
1949
Mighty Joe Young as
Smith
1949
Follow Me Quietly as
Overbeck
1949
Miss Mink of 1949 as
Uncle Newton
1949
The Judge as
William Jackson
1949
A Woman's Secret as
Radio Program Moderator (uncredited)
1948
Trouble Preferred as
Baby Face Charlie
1947
Roses Are Red as
George 'Buster' Cooley
1947
Messenger of Peace as
Peter Kerl
1947
Second Chance as
Nick
1947
The Millerson Case as
Jud Rookstool
1947
Sinbad, the Sailor as
Camel Drover (uncredited)
1946
Sweetheart of Sigma Chi as
Frankie
1946
The Virginian as
Shorty
1946
The Scarlet Horseman as
Jim Bannion (The Scarlet Horseman)
1945
Why Girls Leave Home as
Steve Raymond
1945
The Missing Corpse as
Andy McDonald
1944
Dark Shadows (Short) as
Dudley Badger
1944
The Mark of the Whistler as
'Limpy' Smith
1944
The Master Race as
Josef Katry
1944
The Seventh Cross as
Fiedler
1944
It Happened Tomorrow as
Shep
1943
Three Russian Girls as
Trishin
1943
The North Star as
Iakin
1943
Petticoat Larceny as
Joe 'Tinhorn' Foster
1943
White Savage as
Erik
1942
Time to Kill as
Monaghan - Apartment Manager (uncredited)
1942
Madero of Mexico (Short) as
Don Francisco Madero
1942
The Incredible Stranger (Short) as
The Stranger (uncredited)
1942
Who Is Hope Schuyler? as
Carl Spence (as Paul Guilfoil)
1942
The Man Who Returned to Life as
Clyde Beebe
1941
The Saint in Palm Springs as
Clarence 'Pearly' Gates
1940
East of the River as
Balmy
1940
Wildcat Bus as
Pete Donovan
1940
One Crowded Night as
Jim
1940
Millionaires in Prison as
Ox
1940
Brother Orchid as
Red Martin
1940
The Saint Takes Over as
Clarence 'Pearly' Gates
1940
The Grapes of Wrath as
Floyd
1940
Abe Lincoln in Illinois as
Minor Role (uncredited)
1939
Remember the Night as
District Attorney
1939
Thou Shalt Not Kill as
Gordon Mavis
1939
One Hour to Live as
Stanley Jones
1939
Sabotage as
Steve Barsht
1939
Our Leading Citizen as
Jerry Peters
1939
News Is Made at Night as
Bat Randall
1939
Heritage of the Desert as
Snap Thornton
1939
Unexpected Father as
Ed Stone - Sandy's Uncle
1939
Society Lawyer as
Murtock
1939
Money to Loan (Short) as
Hanley's Assistant
1939
The Story of Alfred Nobel (Short) as
Alfred Nobel (uncredited)
1939
Boy Slaves as
Truck Driver (uncredited)
1939
Pacific Liner as
Wishart
1938
The Law West of Tombstone as
Bud McQuinn
1938
Tarnished Angel as
Edward 'Eddie' Fox
1938
The Mad Miss Manton as
Bat Regan
1938
Mr. Doodle Kicks Off as
O'Hara - Club Manager (uncredited)
1938
Stage Fright (Short)
1938
Fugitives for a Night as
Monks
1938
Carefree as
Elevator Starter (uncredited)
1938
I'm from the City as
Willie
1938
Sky Giant as
'Fergie' Ferguson
1938
The Saint in New York as
Hymie Fanro
1938
Blind Alibi as
Taggart
1938
Law of the Underworld as
Batsy
1938
This Marriage Business as
Frankie Spencer
1938
Maid's Night Out as
P.X. Quinn - Bailbondsman (uncredited)
1938
Bringing Up Baby as
Minor Role (uncredited)
1938
Double Danger as
Taylor
1938
Crashing Hollywood as
Herman Tibbets
1937
She's Got Everything as
Hotel Manager (uncredited)
1937
Quick Money as
Ambrose Ames
1937
Danger Patrol as
Tim
1937
Fight for Your Lady as
Jim Trask
1937
Flight from Glory as
Jones
1937
Hideaway as
Norris
1937
The Big Shot as
Undetermined Role (scenes deleted)
1937
Super-Sleuth as
Gibbons
1937
You Can't Beat Love as
Louie the Weasel
1937
Behind the Headlines as
Art Martin
1937
You Can't Buy Luck as
Frank Bent
1937
The Woman I Love as
Bertier
1937
The Soldier and the Lady as
Vasiley
1937
Sea Devils as
Charlie - Radio Operator (uncredited)
1936
Wanted! Jane Turner as
Phil Crowley
1936
Winterset as
Garth Esdras
1936
End of the Trail as
Rough Rider (uncredited)
1936
Two-Fisted Gentleman as
Gallagher
1936
Roaming Lady as
Dr. Wong
1936
You May Be Next! as
Navy Messenger (uncredited)
1935
Too Tough to Kill as
Reporter (uncredited)
1935
Escape from Devil's Island as
Touvier (uncredited)
1935
Case of the Missing Man as
Henchman Joe (uncredited)
1935
The Crime of Doctor Crespi as
Dr. John Arnold
1935
Special Agent as
Williams
1932
The Toreador (Short)
1932
The Skull Murder Mystery (Short) as
Paul Beck
Director
1960
Tess of the Storm Country
1959
Lawman (TV Series) (3 episodes)
- Man on a Mountain (1960)
- The Shelter (1959)
- The Breakup (1959)
1960
Sea Hunt (TV Series) (2 episodes)
- Cobalt Bomb (1960)
- Hot Cargo (1960)
1959
Sugarfoot (TV Series) (1 episode)
- The Gaucho (1959)
1959
Colt .45 (TV Series) (2 episodes)
- Calamity (1959)
- The Hothead (1959)
1959
Lock Up (TV Series) (1 episode)
- The Harry Connors Story (1959)
1958
U.S. Marshal (TV Series) (7 episodes)
- Armored Car (1959)
- Pursuit (1959)
- Gold Is Where You Find It (1959)
- Needlepoint (1958)
- The Champ (1958)
- Monster
- My Sons
1957
Men of Annapolis (TV Series) (9 episodes)
- Mister Fireball (1958)
- Sea Versus Air (1957)
- Sink or Swim (1957)
- Explosion Ahead (1957)
- Color Competition (1957)
- The White Hat (1957)
- All American (1957)
- Crucial Moment (1957)
- The Star
1958
The Californians (TV Series) (5 episodes)
- Golden Grapes (1958)
- Shanghai Queen (1958)
- The Inner Circle (1958)
- Second Trial (1958)
- The Foundling (1958)
1958
Tombstone Territory (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Fight for a Fugitive (1958)
1957
Official Detective (TV Series) (7 episodes)
- The Taxi Killers (1958)
- Trail of Terror (1958)
- Armor Plate (1958)
- The Silk Stocking Gang (1958)
- Hired Killer (1957)
- Chainstore Hold-Ups (1957)
- The Jailhouse Gang (1957)
1956
The Sheriff of Cochise (TV Series) (13 episodes)
- Social Service Case (1958)
- Looters (1957)
- Deputy's Wife (1957)
- Federal Witness (1957)
- Stepfather (1957)
- Range Land Feud (1957)
- Freight Train (1957)
- Little Man with a Big Gun (1957)
- Taxi (1957)
- The Big Diamond (1957)
- Illicit Gambling (1957)
- The Turkey Farmers (1956)
- Little Girl Lost
1956
Dr. Christian (TV Series) (8 episodes)
- Typhoid (1957)
- Company Control (1957)
- The Philanthropist (1957)
- Once a Cop (1957)
- The Bite (1957)
- Michael Higgins (1956)
- Intern (1956)
- Parolee (1956)
1955
Highway Patrol (TV Series) (9 episodes)
- Wounded (1957)
- Escaped Mental Patient (1957)
- Migrant Workers (1957)
- Released Convict (1956)
- Taxi (1956)
- License Plates (1956)
- Harbor Story (1956)
- Resort (1956)
- Radioactive (1955)
1955
Science Fiction Theatre (TV Series) (15 episodes)
- The Magic Suitcase (1957)
- Gravity Zero (1957)
- The Miracle Hour (1956)
- Signals from the Moon (1956)
- The Last Barrier (1956)
- The Voice (1956)
- One Thousand Eyes (1956)
- The Throwback (1956)
- Jupitron (1956)
- The Legend of Crater Mountain (1956)
- The Human Experiment (1956)
- Mind Machine (1956)
- Bullet Proof (1956)
- The Long Sleep (1956)
- The Long Day (1955)
1955
Waterfront (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Sea Explorers (1955)
1955
A Life at Stake
1954
Public Defender (TV Series) (6 episodes)
- When Credit Is Due (1954)
- The Arsonist (1954)
- Youth Crime Ring (1954)
- Confession of Guilt (1954)
- Pauper's Gold (1954)
- Badge of Honor (1954)
1953
Captain Scarface
1952
Racket Squad (TV Series) (4 episodes)
- Impatient Heir (1953)
- Romance Unlimited (1953)
- Sale Value (1953)
- The Case of the Matchmaker (1952)
Miscellaneous
1951
Journey Into Light (assistant to producers)
1950
The Vicious Years (assistant to producer)
Archive Footage
2009
Cinéma de minuit (TV Series) as
The Stranger (The Incredible Stranger)
- Cycle raretés curiosités: Court-métrages 2eme partie de Jacques Tourneur (2009) - The Stranger (The Incredible Stranger)
2005
White Heat: Top of the World (Video documentary short)
1955
MGM Parade (TV Series documentary) as
Alfred Nobel
- Episode #1.2 (1955) - Alfred Nobel
References
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