Portrait of Arthur Godfrey

Arthur Godfrey

Bio: Arthur Morton Godfrey (August 31, 1903 – March 16, 1983) was an American radio and television broadcaster and entertainer who was sometimes introduced by his nickname, "The Old Redhead". No television personality of the 1950s enjoyed more clout or fame than Godfrey until an on-camera incident undermined his folksy image and triggered a gradual decline; the then-ubiquitous Godfrey helmed two CBS-TV weekly series and a daily 90-minute television mid-morning show through most of the decade but by the early 1960s found himself reduced to hosting an occasional TV special
Born: Mon, Aug 31 1903
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Wed, Mar 16 1983
Arthur Godfrey is 79 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The World of Amateur Radio
The World of Amateur Radio
Arthur Godfrey would have been no older than 79 in The World of Amateur Radio as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 24 2011
Poster of Muppets Magic From 'The Ed Sullivan Show!'
Muppets Magic From 'The Ed Sullivan Show!'
Arthur Godfrey would have been no older than 79 in Muppets Magic From 'The Ed Sullivan Show!' as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Flatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady Truckers
Flatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady Truckers
Arthur Godfrey was 75 in Flatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady Truckers as 'Uncle Wally'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 10 1979
Poster of Angels' Brigade
Angels' Brigade
Arthur Godfrey was 75 in Angels' Brigade as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 1979
Poster of The Great Bank Hoax
The Great Bank Hoax
Arthur Godfrey was 75 in The Great Bank Hoax as 'Maj. Bryer (Ret.)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1978
Poster of MacArthur
MacArthur
Arthur Godfrey was 73 in MacArthur as 'Self (archive sound) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 15 1977
Poster of Citizens Band
Citizens Band
Arthur Godfrey was 73 in Citizens Band as 'Himself (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 18 1977
Poster of Rickles
Rickles
Arthur Godfrey was 72 in Rickles
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 19 1975
Poster of Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows
Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows
Arthur Godfrey was 64 in Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows as 'The Bishop: The 'In' Group'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 10 1968
Poster of The Movie Orgy
The Movie Orgy
Arthur Godfrey was 64 in The Movie Orgy as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Catalina Island
Catalina Island
Arthur Godfrey was 62 in Catalina Island as 'Self/Narrator'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 09 1966
Poster of The Glass Bottom Boat
The Glass Bottom Boat
Arthur Godfrey was 62 in The Glass Bottom Boat as 'Axel Nordstrom'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 09 1966
Poster of The Ham's Wide World
The Ham's Wide World
Arthur Godfrey was 62 in The Ham's Wide World as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of 4 for Texas
4 for Texas
Arthur Godfrey was 60 in 4 for Texas as 'Mr. Godfrey (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 21 1963
Poster of Flying with Arthur Godfrey
Flying with Arthur Godfrey
Arthur Godfrey was 50 in Flying with Arthur Godfrey as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 15 1953
Poster of Fifty Years Before Your Eyes
Fifty Years Before Your Eyes
Arthur Godfrey was 46 in Fifty Years Before Your Eyes as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 27 1950

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 Flying High
Flying High
Arthur Godfrey was 75+ in Flying High
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Fri, Sep 29 1978
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Arthur Godfrey was 74+ in The Love Boat as 'Ned Dunkmuller'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of Donny & Marie
Donny & Marie
Arthur Godfrey was 72+ in Donny & Marie as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 23 1976
Poster of Ellery Queen
Ellery Queen
Arthur Godfrey was 72+ in Ellery Queen
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1975
Poster of Your All American College Show
Your All American College Show
Arthur Godfrey was 64+ in Your All American College Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 22 1968
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Arthur Godfrey was 64+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Arthur Godfrey was 64+ in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967
Poster of The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
Arthur Godfrey was 60+ in The Hollywood Palace as 'Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Arthur Godfrey was 60+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre as 'Sheriff Tinsley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Arthur Godfrey was 59+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self - Guest Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Lucy Show
The Lucy Show
Arthur Godfrey was 59+ in The Lucy Show as 'Arthur Godfrey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine
Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine
Arthur Godfrey was 59+ in Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine as 'Cameo, Himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 29 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Arthur Godfrey was 58+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Candid Camera
Candid Camera
Arthur Godfrey was 57+ in Candid Camera as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1960
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Arthur Godfrey was 46+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of The Emmy Awards
The Emmy Awards
Arthur Godfrey was 45+ in The Emmy Awards as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 25 1949
Poster of Arthur Godfrey and His Friends
Arthur Godfrey and His Friends
Arthur Godfrey was 45+ in Arthur Godfrey and His Friends
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 12 1949
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Arthur Godfrey was 44+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948