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Arthur Shields

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Arthur Shields (15 February 1896 - 27 April 1970) was an Irish stage and film actor
Born: Sat, Feb 15 1896
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland

Death: Mon, Apr 27 1970
Arthur Shields is 74 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Pigeon That Took Rome
The Pigeon That Took Rome
Arthur Shields was 66 in The Pigeon That Took Rome as 'Monsignor O'Toole'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 19 1962
Poster of For the Love of Mike
For the Love of Mike
Arthur Shields was 64 in For the Love of Mike as 'Father Walsh'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 28 1960
Poster of Enchanted Island
Enchanted Island
Arthur Shields was 62 in Enchanted Island as 'Jimmy Dooley'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 08 1958
Poster of Daughter of Dr. Jekyll
Daughter of Dr. Jekyll
Arthur Shields was 61 in Daughter of Dr. Jekyll as 'Dr. Lomas'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 1957
Poster of The King and Four Queens
The King and Four Queens
Arthur Shields was 60 in The King and Four Queens as 'Padre'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1956
Poster of The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Applegate Treasure
The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Applegate Treasure
Arthur Shields was 60 in The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Applegate Treasure as 'Boles - Ex-Gardener'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 02 1956
Poster of Lady Godiva of Coventry
Lady Godiva of Coventry
Arthur Shields was 59 in Lady Godiva of Coventry as 'Innkeeper'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 02 1955
Poster of River of No Return
River of No Return
Arthur Shields was 58 in River of No Return as 'Minister at Tent City (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 1954
Poster of Pride of the Blue Grass
Pride of the Blue Grass
Arthur Shields was 58 in Pride of the Blue Grass as 'Wilson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 04 1954
Poster of World for Ransom
World for Ransom
Arthur Shields was 57 in World for Ransom as 'Sean O'Connor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 31 1954
Poster of Main Street to Broadway
Main Street to Broadway
Arthur Shields was 57 in Main Street to Broadway as 'Actor in Fantasy Sequence'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 12 1953
Poster of South Sea Woman
South Sea Woman
Arthur Shields was 57 in South Sea Woman as ''Jimmy-legs' Donovan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 27 1953
Poster of Scandal at Scourie
Scandal at Scourie
Arthur Shields was 57 in Scandal at Scourie as 'Father Reilly'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 17 1953
Poster of The Quiet Man
The Quiet Man
Arthur Shields was 56 in The Quiet Man as 'Rev. Cyril 'Snuffy' Playfair'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 21 1952
Poster of Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack and the Beanstalk
Arthur Shields was 56 in Jack and the Beanstalk as 'Patrick the Harp (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 07 1952
Poster of The Barefoot Mailman
The Barefoot Mailman
Arthur Shields was 55 in The Barefoot Mailman as 'Ben Titus'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 03 1951
Poster of The River
The River
Arthur Shields was 55 in The River as 'Mr. John'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 10 1951
Poster of The People Against O'Hara
The People Against O'Hara
Arthur Shields was 55 in The People Against O'Hara as 'Mr. O'Hara'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1951
Poster of Sealed Cargo
Sealed Cargo
Arthur Shields was 55 in Sealed Cargo as 'Kevin Dolan'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 19 1951
Poster of Apache Drums
Apache Drums
Arthur Shields was 55 in Apache Drums as 'Reverend Griffin'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1951
Poster of Blue Blood
Blue Blood
Arthur Shields was 54 in Blue Blood as 'Tim Donovan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 28 1951
Poster of A Wonderful Life
A Wonderful Life
Arthur Shields was 54 in A Wonderful Life as 'Pastor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 10 1950
Poster of Tarzan and the Slave Girl
Tarzan and the Slave Girl
Arthur Shields was 54 in Tarzan and the Slave Girl as 'Dr. E.E. Campbell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1950
Poster of Challenge to Lassie
Challenge to Lassie
Arthur Shields was 53 in Challenge to Lassie as 'Dr. Lee'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 31 1949
Poster of She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
Arthur Shields was 53 in She Wore a Yellow Ribbon as 'Dr. O'Laughlin'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 22 1949
Poster of Red Light
Red Light
Arthur Shields was 53 in Red Light as 'Father Redmond'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1949
Poster of The Adventure of the Speckled Band
The Adventure of the Speckled Band
Arthur Shields was 53 in The Adventure of the Speckled Band as 'The Bookshop Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 1949
Poster of The Fighting O'Flynn
The Fighting O'Flynn
Arthur Shields was 53 in The Fighting O'Flynn as 'Dooley'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 26 1949
Poster of Tap Roots
Tap Roots
Arthur Shields was 52 in Tap Roots as 'Reverend Kirkland'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 25 1948
Poster of My Own True Love
My Own True Love
Arthur Shields was 52 in My Own True Love as 'Iverson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 01 1948
Poster of Fighting Father Dunne
Fighting Father Dunne
Arthur Shields was 52 in Fighting Father Dunne as 'Michael O'Donnell'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 12 1948
Poster of Seven Keys to Baldpate
Seven Keys to Baldpate
Arthur Shields was 51 in Seven Keys to Baldpate as 'Prof. Bolton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 05 1947
Poster of Easy Come, Easy Go
Easy Come, Easy Go
Arthur Shields was 51 in Easy Come, Easy Go as 'Timothy Mike Donovan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 07 1947
Poster of The Fabulous Dorseys
The Fabulous Dorseys
Arthur Shields was 51 in The Fabulous Dorseys as 'Thomas Dorsey Sr.'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 26 1947
Poster of The Shocking Miss Pilgrim
The Shocking Miss Pilgrim
Arthur Shields was 50 in The Shocking Miss Pilgrim as 'Michael Michael'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 04 1947
Poster of The Verdict
The Verdict
Arthur Shields was 50 in The Verdict as 'Rev. Holbrook'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 1946
Poster of Never Say Goodbye
Never Say Goodbye
Arthur Shields was 50 in Never Say Goodbye as 'McCarthy (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 09 1946
Poster of Gallant Journey
Gallant Journey
Arthur Shields was 50 in Gallant Journey as 'Father Kenton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 24 1946
Poster of Three Strangers
Three Strangers
Arthur Shields was 49 in Three Strangers as 'Prosecutor'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 28 1946
Poster of Too Young to Know
Too Young to Know
Arthur Shields was 49 in Too Young to Know as 'Mr. Enright'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1945
Poster of Phantoms, Inc.
Phantoms, Inc.
Arthur Shields was 49 in Phantoms, Inc. as 'Dr. Rupert Trykel'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 09 1945
Poster of The Valley of Decision
The Valley of Decision
Arthur Shields was 49 in The Valley of Decision as 'Callahan'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 03 1945
Poster of The Corn Is Green
The Corn Is Green
Arthur Shields was 49 in The Corn Is Green as 'Glyn Thomas'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 29 1945
Poster of Roughly Speaking
Roughly Speaking
Arthur Shields was 48 in Roughly Speaking as 'Minister (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 31 1945
Poster of National Velvet
National Velvet
Arthur Shields was 48 in National Velvet as 'Mr. Hallam'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 1945
Poster of The Keys of the Kingdom
The Keys of the Kingdom
Arthur Shields was 48 in The Keys of the Kingdom as 'Fr. Fitzgerald, Dean at Holywell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1944
Poster of Youth Runs Wild
Youth Runs Wild
Arthur Shields was 48 in Youth Runs Wild as 'Mr. Dunlop'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1944
Poster of The White Cliffs of Dover
The White Cliffs of Dover
Arthur Shields was 48 in The White Cliffs of Dover as 'Benson (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 11 1944
Poster of Madame Curie
Madame Curie
Arthur Shields was 47 in Madame Curie as 'Businessman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 16 1943
Poster of Lassie Come Home
Lassie Come Home
Arthur Shields was 47 in Lassie Come Home as 'Andrew'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1943
Poster of The Man from Down Under
The Man from Down Under
Arthur Shields was 47 in The Man from Down Under as 'Father Polycarp'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 04 1943
Poster of Above Suspicion
Above Suspicion
Arthur Shields was 47 in Above Suspicion as 'Walmer Hotel Porter (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 31 1943
Poster of The Black Swan
The Black Swan
Arthur Shields was 46 in The Black Swan as 'The Bishop (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 1942
Poster of Gentleman Jim
Gentleman Jim
Arthur Shields was 46 in Gentleman Jim as 'Father Burke'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 14 1942
Poster of Nightmare
Nightmare
Arthur Shields was 46 in Nightmare as 'Sergeant'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 10 1942
Poster of Dr. Renault's Secret
Dr. Renault's Secret
Arthur Shields was 46 in Dr. Renault's Secret as 'Inspector Duval (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 19 1942
Poster of The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe
The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe
Arthur Shields was 46 in The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe as 'Griswald (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1942
Poster of Pacific Rendezvous
Pacific Rendezvous
Arthur Shields was 46 in Pacific Rendezvous as 'Prof. Harvey Lessmore'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 21 1942
Poster of This Above All
This Above All
Arthur Shields was 46 in This Above All as 'Hospital Chaplain'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 12 1942
Poster of Broadway
Broadway
Arthur Shields was 46 in Broadway as 'Pete Dailey'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 08 1942
Poster of Confirm or Deny
Confirm or Deny
Arthur Shields was 45 in Confirm or Deny as 'Jeff, Blind Typist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1941
Poster of How Green Was My Valley
How Green Was My Valley
Arthur Shields was 45 in How Green Was My Valley as 'Mr. Parry'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 28 1941
Poster of The Gay Falcon
The Gay Falcon
Arthur Shields was 45 in The Gay Falcon as 'Inspector Mike Waldeck'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 1941
Poster of Lady Scarface
Lady Scarface
Arthur Shields was 45 in Lady Scarface as 'Matt Willis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1941
Poster of Little Nellie Kelly
Little Nellie Kelly
Arthur Shields was 44 in Little Nellie Kelly as 'Timothy Fogarty'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1940
Poster of The Long Voyage Home
The Long Voyage Home
Arthur Shields was 44 in The Long Voyage Home as 'Donkeyman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 16 1940
Poster of Drums Along the Mohawk
Drums Along the Mohawk
Arthur Shields was 43 in Drums Along the Mohawk as 'Reverend Rosenkrantz'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 1939
Poster of The Plough and the Stars
The Plough and the Stars
Arthur Shields was 40 in The Plough and the Stars as 'Padraic Pearse'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 26 1936
Poster of The Sign of the Cross
The Sign of the Cross
Arthur Shields was 36 in The Sign of the Cross as 'Chaplain Costello (1944 Re-Release Prologue) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 30 1932
Poster of Knocknagow
Knocknagow
Arthur Shields was 21 in Knocknagow as 'Phil Lahy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 30 1918

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 Play of the Week
Play of the Week
Arthur Shields was 63+ in Play of the Week as 'Monsignor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 12 1959
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
Arthur Shields was 63+ in Bonanza as 'Dennis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of One Step Beyond
One Step Beyond
Arthur Shields was 62+ in One Step Beyond as 'Simon Lockhart'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 20 1959
Poster of Rawhide
Rawhide
Arthur Shields was 62+ in Rawhide as ', Sam Cartwright'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1959
Poster of Bat Masterson
Bat Masterson
Arthur Shields was 62+ in Bat Masterson as 'Dana Ruggles'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958
Poster of Maverick
Maverick
Arthur Shields was 61+ in Maverick
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1957
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Arthur Shields was 61+ in Perry Mason as 'Dr. George Barnes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Wagon Train
Wagon Train
Arthur Shields was 61+ in Wagon Train as 'Judge Tremayne'.
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 Shields was 60+ in Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre as 'Jaspar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of The Hardy Boys
The Hardy Boys
Arthur Shields was 60+ in The Hardy Boys as 'Boles'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 21 1956
Poster of The Millionaire
The Millionaire
Arthur Shields was 58+ in The Millionaire as 'J. Peveril 'Pev' Johnson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 19 1955
Poster of The Life Of Riley
The Life Of Riley
Arthur Shields was 56+ in The Life Of Riley as 'Mr. Winkley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 02 1953
Poster of Omnibus
Omnibus
Arthur Shields was 56+ in Omnibus
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 1952
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Arthur Shields was 54+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Michael, Uncle Dan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of Your Show Time
Your Show Time
Arthur Shields was 52+ in Your Show Time
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 21 1949