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Arthur Franz

Bio: Arthur Franz (February 29, 1920 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey – June 17, 2006) was a B-movie actor whose most notable role was as Lieutenant, Junior Grade H. Paynter, Jr
Born: Sun, Feb 29 1920
Birthplace: Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA

Death: Fri, Jun 16 2006
Arthur Franz is 86 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of That Championship Season
That Championship Season
Arthur Franz was 62 in That Championship Season as 'Macken'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 09 1982
Poster of Bogie
Bogie
Arthur Franz was 60 in Bogie as 'Dr. Bogart'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 04 1980
Poster of Jennifer: A Woman’s Story
Jennifer: A Woman’s Story
Arthur Franz was 59 in Jennifer: A Woman’s Story as 'Dick Leonard'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 05 1979
Poster of The Amazing Howard Hughes
The Amazing Howard Hughes
Arthur Franz was 57 in The Amazing Howard Hughes as 'Barnes'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 13 1977
Poster of Sisters of Death
Sisters of Death
Arthur Franz was 56 in Sisters of Death as 'Edmond Clybourn'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 18 1976
Poster of Legend of Loch Ness
Legend of Loch Ness
Arthur Franz was 55 in Legend of Loch Ness as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of F. Scott Fitzgerald in Hollywood
F. Scott Fitzgerald in Hollywood
Arthur Franz was 55 in F. Scott Fitzgerald in Hollywood as 'Man at Party'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 1975
Poster of The Human Factor
The Human Factor
Arthur Franz was 55 in The Human Factor as 'Gen. Fuller'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 19 1975
Poster of Murder or Mercy
Murder or Mercy
Arthur Franz was 54 in Murder or Mercy as 'Dr. Raymond Eckworth'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 10 1974
Poster of So Long, Blue Boy
So Long, Blue Boy
Arthur Franz was 53 in So Long, Blue Boy as 'Ed Rilke'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 13 1973
Poster of The Million Dollar Duck
The Million Dollar Duck
Arthur Franz was 51 in The Million Dollar Duck as 'Prosecutor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 30 1971
Poster of Dream No Evil
Dream No Evil
Arthur Franz was 49 in Dream No Evil as 'John'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1970
Poster of Anzio
Anzio
Arthur Franz was 48 in Anzio as 'Maj. Gen. Luke Howard'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 24 1968
Poster of The Sweet Ride
The Sweet Ride
Arthur Franz was 48 in The Sweet Ride as 'Army Psychiatrist'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 12 1968
Poster of Alvarez Kelly
Alvarez Kelly
Arthur Franz was 46 in Alvarez Kelly as 'Capt. Towers'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 06 1966
Poster of The Carpetbaggers
The Carpetbaggers
Arthur Franz was 44 in The Carpetbaggers as 'Morrissey'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 08 1964
Poster of The Atomic Submarine
The Atomic Submarine
Arthur Franz was 39 in The Atomic Submarine as 'Richard "Reef" Holloway'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 29 1959
Poster of Monster on the Campus
Monster on the Campus
Arthur Franz was 38 in Monster on the Campus as 'Donald Blake'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 1958
Poster of The Flame Barrier
The Flame Barrier
Arthur Franz was 38 in The Flame Barrier as 'Dave Hollister'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 02 1958
Poster of The Young Lions
The Young Lions
Arthur Franz was 38 in The Young Lions as 'Lt. Green'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 02 1958
Poster of The Devil's Hairpin
The Devil's Hairpin
Arthur Franz was 37 in The Devil's Hairpin as 'Danny Rhinegold'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1957
Poster of Back from the Dead
Back from the Dead
Arthur Franz was 37 in Back from the Dead as 'Dick Anthony'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 12 1957
Poster of The Unholy Wife
The Unholy Wife
Arthur Franz was 37 in The Unholy Wife as 'Father Stephen Hochen'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 24 1957
Poster of Hellcats of the Navy
Hellcats of the Navy
Arthur Franz was 37 in Hellcats of the Navy as 'Lt. Cmdr. Don Landon (XO, USS Starfish)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1957
Poster of The Wild Party
The Wild Party
Arthur Franz was 36 in The Wild Party as 'Lt. Arthur Mitchell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1956
Poster of Running Target
Running Target
Arthur Franz was 36 in Running Target as 'Scott'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1956
Poster of Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
Arthur Franz was 36 in Beyond a Reasonable Doubt as 'Bob Hale'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 13 1956
Poster of Once to Every Woman
Once to Every Woman
Arthur Franz was 36 in Once to Every Woman as 'David'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1956
Poster of Bobby Ware Is Missing
Bobby Ware Is Missing
Arthur Franz was 35 in Bobby Ware Is Missing as 'George Ware'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 23 1955
Poster of New Orleans Uncensored
New Orleans Uncensored
Arthur Franz was 35 in New Orleans Uncensored as 'Dan Corbett'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 1955
Poster of Battle Taxi
Battle Taxi
Arthur Franz was 34 in Battle Taxi as 'Lt. Pete Stacey'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 03 1955
Poster of The Steel Cage
The Steel Cage
Arthur Franz was 34 in The Steel Cage as 'Chaplain Harvey, segment "The Face"'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1954
Poster of The Caine Mutiny
The Caine Mutiny
Arthur Franz was 34 in The Caine Mutiny as 'Lt. JG H. Paynter Jr.'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 24 1954
Poster of With This Ring
With This Ring
Arthur Franz was 33 in With This Ring as 'Frederick Miller'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1954
Poster of The Eddie Cantor Story
The Eddie Cantor Story
Arthur Franz was 33 in The Eddie Cantor Story as 'Harry Harris'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1953
Poster of Bad for Each Other
Bad for Each Other
Arthur Franz was 33 in Bad for Each Other as 'Dr. Jim Crowley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 24 1953
Poster of Flight Nurse
Flight Nurse
Arthur Franz was 33 in Flight Nurse as 'Capt. Mike Barnes'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 15 1953
Poster of Three Lives
Three Lives
Arthur Franz was 33 in Three Lives as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 17 1953
Poster of Invaders from Mars
Invaders from Mars
Arthur Franz was 33 in Invaders from Mars as 'Dr. Stuart Kelston'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 22 1953
Poster of The Member of the Wedding
The Member of the Wedding
Arthur Franz was 32 in The Member of the Wedding as 'Jarvis Addams'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1952
Poster of Eight Iron Men
Eight Iron Men
Arthur Franz was 32 in Eight Iron Men as 'Carter'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1952
Poster of The Sniper
The Sniper
Arthur Franz was 32 in The Sniper as 'Eddie Miller'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 09 1952
Poster of Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder
Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder
Arthur Franz was 32 in Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder as 'Phil Young'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1952
Poster of Flight to Mars
Flight to Mars
Arthur Franz was 31 in Flight to Mars as 'Dr. Jim Barker'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 11 1951
Poster of Submarine Command
Submarine Command
Arthur Franz was 31 in Submarine Command as 'Lt. Arnie Carlson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1951
Poster of Strictly Dishonorable
Strictly Dishonorable
Arthur Franz was 31 in Strictly Dishonorable as 'Henry Greene'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 03 1951
Poster of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man
Arthur Franz was 31 in Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man as 'Tommy Nelson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 12 1951
Poster of Three Secrets
Three Secrets
Arthur Franz was 30 in Three Secrets as 'Paul Radin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 1950
Poster of Tarnished
Tarnished
Arthur Franz was 29 in Tarnished as 'Bud Dolliver'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 28 1950
Poster of Sands of Iwo Jima
Sands of Iwo Jima
Arthur Franz was 29 in Sands of Iwo Jima as 'Cpl. Robert C. Dunne / Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1950
Poster of Roseanna McCoy
Roseanna McCoy
Arthur Franz was 29 in Roseanna McCoy as 'Thad Wilkins'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 12 1949
Poster of Red Light
Red Light
Arthur Franz was 29 in Red Light as 'Jess Torno'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1949
Poster of Red Stallion In The Rockies
Red Stallion In The Rockies
Arthur Franz was 29 in Red Stallion In The Rockies as 'Thad Avery'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 02 1949
Poster of The Price of Freedom
The Price of Freedom
Arthur Franz was 29 in The Price of Freedom as 'Fred Vollmer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1949
Poster of Jungle Patrol
Jungle Patrol
Arthur Franz was 28 in Jungle Patrol as 'Lt. 'Mace' Willard'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1948

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II
Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II
Arthur Franz was 56+ in Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II as 'Sen. Jones'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 1976
Poster of The Six Million Dollar Man
The Six Million Dollar Man
Arthur Franz was 53+ in The Six Million Dollar Man as 'Dr. Wayne Carlton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 18 1974
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
Arthur Franz was 53+ in Police Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973
Poster of Barnaby Jones
Barnaby Jones
Arthur Franz was 52+ in Barnaby Jones as 'Morgan Walding'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 28 1973
Poster of The Waltons
The Waltons
Arthur Franz was 52+ in The Waltons as 'Police Chief Moresdale'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of The Rookies
The Rookies
Arthur Franz was 52+ in The Rookies
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1972
Poster of Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
Arthur Franz was 51+ in Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law as 'Laird Holden, Caroll Shaw'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1971
Poster of Primus
Primus
Arthur Franz was 51+ in Primus
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of Cannon
Cannon
Arthur Franz was 51+ in Cannon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1971
Poster of McCloud
McCloud
Arthur Franz was 49+ in McCloud
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 17 1970
Poster of The Mod Squad
The Mod Squad
Arthur Franz was 48+ in The Mod Squad as 'Dr. Sam Berger, Sims, William Jeffers Sr., Arthur Westphal'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of Lancer
Lancer
Arthur Franz was 48+ in Lancer
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of The Outcasts
The Outcasts
Arthur Franz was 48+ in The Outcasts
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1968
Poster of Land of the Giants
Land of the Giants
Arthur Franz was 48+ in Land of the Giants as 'Dr. Franzen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1968
Poster of Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O
Arthur Franz was 48+ in Hawaii Five-O as 'Del Enright'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
Arthur Franz was 47+ in Mannix as 'Father Vale'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967
Poster of Custer
Custer
Arthur Franz was 47+ in Custer
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 06 1967
Poster of The Invaders
The Invaders
Arthur Franz was 46+ in The Invaders as 'Capt. Jim Trent'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 10 1967
Poster of Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible
Arthur Franz was 46+ in Mission: Impossible as 'First Minister Andre Picard, Dr. Adler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1966
Poster of Tarzan
Tarzan
Arthur Franz was 46+ in Tarzan
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1966
Poster of The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
Arthur Franz was 45+ in The F.B.I. as 'John Caldwell, Joseph Daly, Carl Stokely, Stacy Merriman, Neil'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965
Poster of Profiles in Courage
Profiles in Courage
Arthur Franz was 44+ in Profiles in Courage as 'James Madison'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 08 1964
Poster of The Bing Crosby Show
The Bing Crosby Show
Arthur Franz was 44+ in The Bing Crosby Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1964
Poster of Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Arthur Franz was 44+ in Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea as 'Archer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1964
Poster of Mr. Novak
Mr. Novak
Arthur Franz was 43+ in Mr. Novak as 'Det. Sgt. Sol Moss'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1963
Poster of The Fugitive
The Fugitive
Arthur Franz was 43+ in The Fugitive as 'Bus Driver'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
Arthur Franz was 42+ in The Virginian as 'Fitz Warren, Sheriff Mike Miller'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of Saints and Sinners
Saints and Sinners
Arthur Franz was 42+ in Saints and Sinners as 'Everett Harper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 17 1962
Poster of Ichabod and Me
Ichabod and Me
Arthur Franz was 41+ in Ichabod and Me
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 26 1961
Poster of Checkmate
Checkmate
Arthur Franz was 40+ in Checkmate
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1960
Poster of The Chevy Mystery Show
The Chevy Mystery Show
Arthur Franz was 40+ in The Chevy Mystery Show as 'Simon Dow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 29 1960
Poster of Hawaiian Eye
Hawaiian Eye
Arthur Franz was 39+ in Hawaiian Eye as 'Harry Lytton, Paul Hoyt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1959
Poster of Bourbon Street Beat
Bourbon Street Beat
Arthur Franz was 39+ in Bourbon Street Beat
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 05 1959
Poster of The Alaskans
The Alaskans
Arthur Franz was 39+ in The Alaskans
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 04 1959
Poster of Men Into Space
Men Into Space
Arthur Franz was 39+ in Men Into Space
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 1959
Poster of The Deputy
The Deputy
Arthur Franz was 39+ in The Deputy as 'Herb Caldwell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
Arthur Franz was 39+ in Bonanza as 'Asa Moran'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of World of Giants
World of Giants
Arthur Franz was 39+ in World of Giants
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 05 1959
Poster of One Step Beyond
One Step Beyond
Arthur Franz was 38+ in One Step Beyond as 'Kevin Stacy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 20 1959
Poster of Rawhide
Rawhide
Arthur Franz was 38+ in Rawhide as 'Sheriff Art Harris, Charles Fredericks / C. F. Roper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1959
Poster of 77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
Arthur Franz was 38+ in 77 Sunset Strip as 'Dr. Alex Conley, Lieutenant Rudy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Poster of Wanted: Dead or Alive
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Arthur Franz was 38+ in Wanted: Dead or Alive as 'John Garth'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1958
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Arthur Franz was 37+ in Perry Mason as 'Danny Harrison, Richard Vanaman, Mayor James M. Henderson, Evans, Ray Ogilvie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Wagon Train
Wagon Train
Arthur Franz was 37+ in Wagon Train as 'Dan Highet, Nathan Forge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1957
Poster of Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Arthur Franz was 36+ in Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre as 'Lee Brand'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of The 20th Century Fox Hour
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Arthur Franz was 35+ in The 20th Century Fox Hour as 'Howard Boulder, Ben Macready'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Arthur Franz was 35+ in Gunsmoke as 'Red'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of The Millionaire
The Millionaire
Arthur Franz was 34+ in The Millionaire as 'Carl Nelson, Frank Harrigan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 19 1955
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
Arthur Franz was 34+ in Climax! as 'Dick Crosby, Dr. Joyce, Walt, Franco'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of Studio 57
Studio 57
Arthur Franz was 34+ in Studio 57
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 1954
Poster of Lassie
Lassie
Arthur Franz was 34+ in Lassie as 'Professor Standish'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 1954
Poster of The Whistler
The Whistler
Arthur Franz was 34+ in The Whistler
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 13 1954
Poster of Omnibus
Omnibus
Arthur Franz was 32+ in Omnibus
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 1952
Poster of The Ford Television Theatre
The Ford Television Theatre
Arthur Franz was 32+ in The Ford Television Theatre as 'David Chandler, Joe Newbury, '.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 02 1952
Poster of Cavalcade of America
Cavalcade of America
Arthur Franz was 32+ in Cavalcade of America as 'Dr. William Gorgas, Casimir Pulaski'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of Four Star Playhouse
Four Star Playhouse
Arthur Franz was 32+ in Four Star Playhouse as 'David, Richard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 1952
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Arthur Franz was 31+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Henry Ford, Hack Wiles'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Arthur Franz was 31+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars as 'Steve Jordan, Larry Fleming, Chris Grine, , Sgt. Douglas Renfrew, Chris Mather'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951
Poster of Robert Montgomery Presents
Robert Montgomery Presents
Arthur Franz was 29+ in Robert Montgomery Presents as ', Dr. Craig's Son'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 30 1950
Poster of The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger
Arthur Franz was 29+ in The Lone Ranger as 'Nat Parker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1949
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Arthur Franz was 28+ in Studio One
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948
Poster of The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse
Arthur Franz was 28+ in The Philco Television Playhouse as 'Norman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1948
Poster of Kraft Television Theatre
Kraft Television Theatre
Arthur Franz was 27+ in Kraft Television Theatre
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 07 1947