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Frank Orth

Bio: 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”
Born: Fri, Feb 20 1880
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Death: Sat, Mar 17 1962
Frank Orth is 82 years old
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Poster of Here Come the Girls
Here Come the Girls
Frank Orth was 73 in Here Come the Girls as 'Mr. Hungerford'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 22 1953
Poster of Houdini
Houdini
Frank Orth was 73 in Houdini as 'Mr. Hunter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 02 1953
Poster of Something to Live For
Something to Live For
Frank Orth was 72 in Something to Live For as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 07 1952
Poster of Double Dynamite
Double Dynamite
Frank Orth was 71 in Double Dynamite as 'Mr. Kofer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1951
Poster of The Petty Girl
The Petty Girl
Frank Orth was 70 in The Petty Girl as 'Moody (process server)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 17 1950
Poster of Father of the Bride
Father of the Bride
Frank Orth was 70 in Father of the Bride as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 18 1950
Poster of Cheaper by the Dozen
Cheaper by the Dozen
Frank Orth was 70 in Cheaper by the Dozen as 'Higgins (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 1950
Poster of The Great Rupert
The Great Rupert
Frank Orth was 70 in The Great Rupert as 'Mr. Frank Dingle'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 1950
Poster of Bride for Sale
Bride for Sale
Frank Orth was 69 in Bride for Sale as 'Police Sergeant'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 12 1949
Poster of Red Light
Red Light
Frank Orth was 69 in Red Light as 'Wallace 'Wally' Stoner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1949
Poster of Blondie's Secret
Blondie's Secret
Frank Orth was 68 in Blondie's Secret as 'Mr. Philpotts'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 23 1948
Poster of The Girl from Manhattan
The Girl from Manhattan
Frank Orth was 68 in The Girl from Manhattan as 'Oscar Newsome'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1948
Poster of The Big Clock
The Big Clock
Frank Orth was 68 in The Big Clock as 'Burt'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 18 1948
Poster of It Had to Be You
It Had to Be You
Frank Orth was 67 in It Had to Be You as 'Conductor Brown'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 07 1947
Poster of The Gas House Kids in Hollywood
The Gas House Kids in Hollywood
Frank Orth was 67 in The Gas House Kids in Hollywood as 'Police Captain'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 23 1947
Poster of Heartaches
Heartaches
Frank Orth was 67 in Heartaches as 'Mike Connelly, Vic's Agent'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 28 1947
Poster of The Guilt of Janet Ames
The Guilt of Janet Ames
Frank Orth was 67 in The Guilt of Janet Ames as 'Danny'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 06 1947
Poster of Born to Speed
Born to Speed
Frank Orth was 66 in Born to Speed as 'Breezy Bradley'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 12 1947
Poster of Lady in the Lake
Lady in the Lake
Frank Orth was 66 in Lady in the Lake as 'Floyd Greer (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 1946
Poster of Wake Up and Dream
Wake Up and Dream
Frank Orth was 66 in Wake Up and Dream as 'Milkman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 02 1946
Poster of It's Great to Be Young
It's Great to Be Young
Frank Orth was 66 in It's Great to Be Young as 'Franklin Johnson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 12 1946
Poster of The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Frank Orth was 66 in The Strange Love of Martha Ivers as 'Hotel Clerk'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 19 1946
Poster of The Bride Wore Boots
The Bride Wore Boots
Frank Orth was 66 in The Bride Wore Boots as 'Judge (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 05 1946
Poster of Murder in the Music Hall
Murder in the Music Hall
Frank Orth was 66 in Murder in the Music Hall as 'Henderson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 10 1946
Poster of The Hoodlum Saint
The Hoodlum Saint
Frank Orth was 66 in The Hoodlum Saint as 'Chronicle Editor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 04 1946
Poster of Doll Face
Doll Face
Frank Orth was 65 in Doll Face as 'Peters'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 31 1945
Poster of The Lost Weekend
The Lost Weekend
Frank Orth was 65 in The Lost Weekend as 'Opera Cloak Room Attendant'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 29 1945
Poster of She Went to the Races
She Went to the Races
Frank Orth was 65 in She Went to the Races as 'Skelly'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 04 1945
Poster of Tell It to a Star
Tell It to a Star
Frank Orth was 65 in Tell It to a Star as 'Augustus T. Goodman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 16 1945
Poster of Pillow to Post
Pillow to Post
Frank Orth was 65 in Pillow to Post as 'Clayfield Taxi Driver'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 09 1945
Poster of Storm Over Lisbon
Storm Over Lisbon
Frank Orth was 64 in Storm Over Lisbon as 'Murgatroyd'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 16 1944
Poster of Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village
Frank Orth was 64 in Greenwich Village as 'Ordway'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 27 1944
Poster of The Impatient Years
The Impatient Years
Frank Orth was 64 in The Impatient Years as 'Counterman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 10 1944
Poster of Wilson
Wilson
Frank Orth was 64 in Wilson as 'Smith (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1944
Poster of Summer Storm
Summer Storm
Frank Orth was 64 in Summer Storm as 'Cafe Maitre d' at End (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 14 1944
Poster of Roger Touhy, Gangster
Roger Touhy, Gangster
Frank Orth was 64 in Roger Touhy, Gangster as '. Comic in Theater (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 03 1944
Poster of Sweet Rosie O'Grady
Sweet Rosie O'Grady
Frank Orth was 63 in Sweet Rosie O'Grady as 'Taxi Driver'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1943
Poster of Coney Island
Coney Island
Frank Orth was 63 in Coney Island as 'Bartender'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1943
Poster of Hello, Frisco, Hello
Hello, Frisco, Hello
Frank Orth was 63 in Hello, Frisco, Hello as 'Lou, Bartender at Sharkey's'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 26 1943
Poster of The Meanest Man in the World
The Meanest Man in the World
Frank Orth was 62 in The Meanest Man in the World as 'Bartender'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1943
Poster of The Ox-Bow Incident
The Ox-Bow Incident
Frank Orth was 62 in The Ox-Bow Incident as 'Larry Kinkaid (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 03 1942
Poster of Springtime in the Rockies
Springtime in the Rockies
Frank Orth was 62 in Springtime in the Rockies as 'Bickel (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 1942
Poster of Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant
Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant
Frank Orth was 62 in Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant as 'Mike Ryan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 1942
Poster of Orchestra Wives
Orchestra Wives
Frank Orth was 62 in Orchestra Wives as 'Rex Willet'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 1942
Poster of Tales of Manhattan
Tales of Manhattan
Frank Orth was 62 in Tales of Manhattan as 'Secondhand Clothes Dealer (Rogers sequence)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 05 1942
Poster of Footlight Serenade
Footlight Serenade
Frank Orth was 62 in Footlight Serenade as 'Mike'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1942
Poster of The Magnificent Dope
The Magnificent Dope
Frank Orth was 62 in The Magnificent Dope as 'Messenger'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1942
Poster of Henry and Dizzy
Henry and Dizzy
Frank Orth was 62 in Henry and Dizzy as 'Joe McGuire'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1942
Poster of My Gal Sal
My Gal Sal
Frank Orth was 62 in My Gal Sal as 'McGuiness'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 30 1942
Poster of Rings on Her Fingers
Rings on Her Fingers
Frank Orth was 62 in Rings on Her Fingers as 'Kellogg'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1942
Poster of Roxie Hart
Roxie Hart
Frank Orth was 62 in Roxie Hart as 'Bar Client #2 (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 20 1942
Poster of Dr. Kildare's Victory
Dr. Kildare's Victory
Frank Orth was 61 in Dr. Kildare's Victory as 'Mike Ryan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 04 1942
Poster of Over My Dead Body
Over My Dead Body
Frank Orth was 61 in Over My Dead Body as 'Detective'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 15 1942
Poster of Blue, White, and Perfect
Blue, White, and Perfect
Frank Orth was 61 in Blue, White, and Perfect as 'Mr. Toby'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 06 1942
Poster of They Died with Their Boots On
They Died with Their Boots On
Frank Orth was 61 in They Died with Their Boots On as 'Barfly (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 20 1941
Poster of I Wake Up Screaming
I Wake Up Screaming
Frank Orth was 61 in I Wake Up Screaming as 'Cemetery Caretaker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1941
Poster of Sergeant York
Sergeant York
Frank Orth was 61 in Sergeant York as 'Drummer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 27 1941
Poster of Broadway Limited
Broadway Limited
Frank Orth was 61 in Broadway Limited as 'Lou, Cafe Proprietor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1941
Poster of The People Vs. Dr. Kildare
The People Vs. Dr. Kildare
Frank Orth was 61 in The People Vs. Dr. Kildare as 'Mike Ryan'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1941
Poster of Ride on Vaquero
Ride on Vaquero
Frank Orth was 61 in Ride on Vaquero as 'Auctioneer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 18 1941
Poster of Come Live with Me
Come Live with Me
Frank Orth was 60 in Come Live with Me as 'Jerry'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1941
Poster of Respect the Law
Respect the Law
Frank Orth was 60 in Respect the Law as 'Peter Brennan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 04 1941
Poster of Michael Shayne: Private Detective
Michael Shayne: Private Detective
Frank Orth was 60 in Michael Shayne: Private Detective as 'Steve'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 1940
Poster of You, the People
You, the People
Frank Orth was 60 in You, the People as 'Soda Jerk'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 30 1940
Poster of Dr. Kildare's Crisis
Dr. Kildare's Crisis
Frank Orth was 60 in Dr. Kildare's Crisis as 'Mike Ryan, Cafe Owner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 1940
Poster of Father Is A Prince
Father Is A Prince
Frank Orth was 60 in Father Is A Prince as 'Drugstore Proprieter'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 18 1940
Poster of Gallant Sons
Gallant Sons
Frank Orth was 60 in Gallant Sons as 'Newspaper Foreman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 1940
Poster of Mexican Spitfire Out West
Mexican Spitfire Out West
Frank Orth was 60 in Mexican Spitfire Out West as 'Window Washer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 29 1940
Poster of Dr. Kildare Goes Home
Dr. Kildare Goes Home
Frank Orth was 60 in Dr. Kildare Goes Home as 'Mike Ryan (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 1940
Poster of Boom Town
Boom Town
Frank Orth was 60 in Boom Town as 'Barber'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1940
Poster of Buyer Beware
Buyer Beware
Frank Orth was 60 in Buyer Beware as 'Smith (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 17 1940
Poster of Pier 13
Pier 13
Frank Orth was 60 in Pier 13 as 'Dead Pan Charlie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 08 1940
Poster of Gold Rush Maisie
Gold Rush Maisie
Frank Orth was 60 in Gold Rush Maisie as 'Harris'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 1940
Poster of Brother Orchid
Brother Orchid
Frank Orth was 60 in Brother Orchid as 'Waiter at Fat Dutchy's (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 1940
Poster of Florian
Florian
Frank Orth was 60 in Florian as 'Detective'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 05 1940
Poster of La Conga Nights
La Conga Nights
Frank Orth was 60 in La Conga Nights as 'Dennis O'Brien'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1940
Poster of The Doctor Takes a Wife
The Doctor Takes a Wife
Frank Orth was 60 in The Doctor Takes a Wife as 'New York Editor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 25 1940
Poster of 'Til We Meet Again
'Til We Meet Again
Frank Orth was 60 in 'Til We Meet Again as 'Hong Kong Bartender (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 1940
Poster of Dr. Kildare's Strange Case
Dr. Kildare's Strange Case
Frank Orth was 60 in Dr. Kildare's Strange Case as 'Mike Ryan, Sullivan's Hospital Cafe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 1940
Poster of Know Your Money
Know Your Money
Frank Orth was 59 in Know Your Money as 'Tobacconist (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 27 1940
Poster of His Girl Friday
His Girl Friday
Frank Orth was 59 in His Girl Friday as 'Duffy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 18 1940
Poster of The Secret of Dr. Kildare
The Secret of Dr. Kildare
Frank Orth was 59 in The Secret of Dr. Kildare as 'Mike Sullivan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 24 1939
Poster of At the Circus
At the Circus
Frank Orth was 59 in At the Circus as 'Chef in Diner (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 1939
Poster of Fast and Furious
Fast and Furious
Frank Orth was 59 in Fast and Furious as 'Captain Joe Burke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1939
Poster of Dust Be My Destiny
Dust Be My Destiny
Frank Orth was 59 in Dust Be My Destiny as 'Wedding Witness on Stage (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 1939
Poster of Thunder Afloat
Thunder Afloat
Frank Orth was 59 in Thunder Afloat as 'Old Sailor in Bilge Area (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1939
Poster of Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase
Frank Orth was 59 in Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase as 'Captain Tweedy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 09 1939
Poster of Stanley and Livingstone
Stanley and Livingstone
Frank Orth was 59 in Stanley and Livingstone as 'Newspaperman with Pills'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 1939
Poster of Tell No Tales
Tell No Tales
Frank Orth was 59 in Tell No Tales as 'Vic - Bartender (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 12 1939
Poster of Young Mr. Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln
Frank Orth was 59 in Young Mr. Lincoln as 'Loafer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 1939
Poster of Calling Dr. Kildare
Calling Dr. Kildare
Frank Orth was 59 in Calling Dr. Kildare as 'Mike Sullivan - Hospital Cafe Owner (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 28 1939
Poster of Broadway Serenade
Broadway Serenade
Frank Orth was 59 in Broadway Serenade as 'Mr. Fellows'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 1939
Poster of Within the Law
Within the Law
Frank Orth was 59 in Within the Law as 'Jim Jenks'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 1939
Poster of Nancy Drew... Reporter
Nancy Drew... Reporter
Frank Orth was 58 in Nancy Drew... Reporter as 'Captain Tweedy (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 18 1939
Poster of Fast and Loose
Fast and Loose
Frank Orth was 58 in Fast and Loose as 'Detective Hendricks (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 1939
Poster of Idiot's Delight
Idiot's Delight
Frank Orth was 58 in Idiot's Delight as 'Benny Zinsser'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 27 1939
Poster of Burn 'Em Up O'Connor
Burn 'Em Up O'Connor
Frank Orth was 58 in Burn 'Em Up O'Connor as 'Tim McKelvy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 13 1939
Poster of Comet Over Broadway
Comet Over Broadway
Frank Orth was 58 in Comet Over Broadway as 'Cab Driver (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 03 1938
Poster of Nancy Drew… Detective
Nancy Drew… Detective
Frank Orth was 58 in Nancy Drew… Detective as 'Captain Tweedy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 19 1938
Poster of Young Dr. Kildare
Young Dr. Kildare
Frank Orth was 58 in Young Dr. Kildare as 'Mike Ryan (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 1938
Poster of Mr. Chump
Mr. Chump
Frank Orth was 58 in Mr. Chump as 'Sheriff Frank Hinton'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 08 1938
Poster of Think It Over
Think It Over
Frank Orth was 58 in Think It Over as 'Brown, Clothing Store Owner'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 24 1938
Poster of Torchy Blane in Panama
Torchy Blane in Panama
Frank Orth was 58 in Torchy Blane in Panama as 'First Leopard (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 07 1938
Poster of The Patient in Room 18
The Patient in Room 18
Frank Orth was 57 in The Patient in Room 18 as 'Joe Higgins - Night Watchman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 08 1938
Poster of Missing Witnesses
Missing Witnesses
Frank Orth was 57 in Missing Witnesses as 'Gordon (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 11 1937
Poster of The Footloose Heiress
The Footloose Heiress
Frank Orth was 57 in The Footloose Heiress as 'Justice Abner Cuttler'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1937
Poster of Prairie Thunder
Prairie Thunder
Frank Orth was 57 in Prairie Thunder as 'Wichita'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1937
Poster of The Devil's Saddle Legion
The Devil's Saddle Legion
Frank Orth was 57 in The Devil's Saddle Legion as 'Judge Barko'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 14 1937
Poster of Talent Scout
Talent Scout
Frank Orth was 57 in Talent Scout as 'Burlesque Theatre Manager (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 24 1937
Poster of Ever Since Eve
Ever Since Eve
Frank Orth was 57 in Ever Since Eve as 'Cocktail Waiter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 15 1937
Poster of Marry the Girl
Marry the Girl
Frank Orth was 57 in Marry the Girl as 'Bar owner'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 13 1937
Poster of San Quentin
San Quentin
Frank Orth was 57 in San Quentin as 'Convict in Bunkhouse (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 24 1937
Poster of Land Beyond the Law
Land Beyond the Law
Frank Orth was 57 in Land Beyond the Law as 'Shorty Long'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 13 1937
Poster of Polo Joe
Polo Joe
Frank Orth was 56 in Polo Joe as 'Bert'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 04 1936
Poster of Hot Money
Hot Money
Frank Orth was 56 in Hot Money as 'Hank Ford'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 18 1936
Poster of Two Against the World
Two Against the World
Frank Orth was 56 in Two Against the World as 'Tommy - Bartender'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 11 1936
Poster of Unwelcome Stranger
Unwelcome Stranger
Frank Orth was 55 in Unwelcome Stranger as 'Jackson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 05 1935
Poster of The Payoff
The Payoff
Frank Orth was 54 in The Payoff as 'Porter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 09 1935
Poster of Taking Ways
Taking Ways
Frank Orth was 50 in Taking Ways
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 30 1930
Poster of A Bird in the Hand
A Bird in the Hand
Frank Orth was 49 in A Bird in the Hand
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 29 1929

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 The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
Frank Orth was 72+ in The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet as 'Uncle John'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 03 1952
Poster of The Adventures of Boston Blackie
The Adventures of Boston Blackie
Frank Orth was 71+ in The Adventures of Boston Blackie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 08 1951