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Purnell Pratt

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Purnell Pratt (October 20, 1885 – July 25, 1941) was an American film actor. He appeared in 114 films between 1914 and 1941
Born: Mon, Oct 19 1885
Birthplace: Bethel, Illinois, USA

Death: Fri, Jul 25 1941
Purnell Pratt is 55 years old
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Poster of Doctors Don't Tell
Doctors Don't Tell
Purnell Pratt would have been no older than 55 in Doctors Don't Tell
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 22 1941
Poster of Ringside Maisie
Ringside Maisie
Purnell Pratt would have been no older than 55 in Ringside Maisie as 'Dr. Taylor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1941
Poster of Pot o' Gold
Pot o' Gold
Purnell Pratt was 55 in Pot o' Gold as 'Thompson (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 03 1941
Poster of Grand Ole Opry
Grand Ole Opry
Purnell Pratt was 54 in Grand Ole Opry as 'Attorney General'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 25 1940
Poster of Colorado Sunset
Colorado Sunset
Purnell Pratt was 53 in Colorado Sunset as 'Mr. Hall'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 30 1939
Poster of My Wife's Relatives
My Wife's Relatives
Purnell Pratt was 53 in My Wife's Relatives as 'Mr. Ellis'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 20 1939
Poster of Come On, Rangers
Come On, Rangers
Purnell Pratt was 53 in Come On, Rangers as 'Senator Harvey'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 21 1938
Poster of Rosalie
Rosalie
Purnell Pratt was 52 in Rosalie as 'Ship Captain (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1937
Poster of Under Suspicion
Under Suspicion
Purnell Pratt was 52 in Under Suspicion as 'Frank Rogers'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 22 1937
Poster of High, Wide and Handsome
High, Wide and Handsome
Purnell Pratt was 51 in High, Wide and Handsome as 'Col. Blake'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 21 1937
Poster of Night of Mystery
Night of Mystery
Purnell Pratt was 51 in Night of Mystery as 'John F. X. Markham'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1937
Poster of King of Gamblers
King of Gamblers
Purnell Pratt was 51 in King of Gamblers as 'Strohm'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 22 1937
Poster of Murder Goes to College
Murder Goes to College
Purnell Pratt was 51 in Murder Goes to College as 'Arthur L. McShean'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 24 1937
Poster of Join the Marines
Join the Marines
Purnell Pratt was 51 in Join the Marines as 'Col. J. B. Denbrough'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 25 1937
Poster of The Plainsman
The Plainsman
Purnell Pratt was 51 in The Plainsman as 'Capt. Wood'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 16 1936
Poster of Wedding Present
Wedding Present
Purnell Pratt was 50 in Wedding Present as 'Howard Van Dorn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1936
Poster of Murder with Pictures
Murder with Pictures
Purnell Pratt was 50 in Murder with Pictures as 'Editor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 24 1936
Poster of Wives Never Know
Wives Never Know
Purnell Pratt was 50 in Wives Never Know as 'Higgins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1936
Poster of Lady Be Careful
Lady Be Careful
Purnell Pratt was 50 in Lady Be Careful as 'Father'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 03 1936
Poster of Let's Make a Million
Let's Make a Million
Purnell Pratt was 50 in Let's Make a Million as 'Gilbert'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 1936
Poster of Straight from the Shoulder
Straight from the Shoulder
Purnell Pratt was 50 in Straight from the Shoulder as 'James McBride'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1936
Poster of Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood Boulevard
Purnell Pratt was 50 in Hollywood Boulevard as 'Mr. Steinman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 20 1936
Poster of The Return of Sophie Lang
The Return of Sophie Lang
Purnell Pratt was 50 in The Return of Sophie Lang as 'Thomas Chadwick'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 18 1936
Poster of Dancing Feet
Dancing Feet
Purnell Pratt was 50 in Dancing Feet as 'Silas P. Jones'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 20 1936
Poster of Magnificent Obsession
Magnificent Obsession
Purnell Pratt was 50 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Hastings, Merrick's Attorney'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 30 1935
Poster of Frisco Waterfront
Frisco Waterfront
Purnell Pratt was 50 in Frisco Waterfront as 'Dr. Stevens'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 03 1935
Poster of A Night at the Opera
A Night at the Opera
Purnell Pratt was 50 in A Night at the Opera as 'Mayor (uncredited), The Mayor of New York (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 1935
Poster of $1,000 a Minute
$1,000 a Minute
Purnell Pratt was 50 in $1,000 a Minute as 'Charlie, the Editor'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 21 1935
Poster of It's in the Air
It's in the Air
Purnell Pratt was 49 in It's in the Air as 'Horace McNab'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 1935
Poster of Waterfront Lady
Waterfront Lady
Purnell Pratt was 49 in Waterfront Lady as 'D.A. Shaw'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1935
Poster of Red Salute
Red Salute
Purnell Pratt was 49 in Red Salute as 'Gen. Van Allen'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 12 1935
Poster of Diamond Jim
Diamond Jim
Purnell Pratt was 49 in Diamond Jim as 'Physician'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1935
Poster of Ladies Crave Excitement
Ladies Crave Excitement
Purnell Pratt was 49 in Ladies Crave Excitement as 'Amos Starke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1935
Poster of The Casino Murder Case
The Casino Murder Case
Purnell Pratt was 49 in The Casino Murder Case as 'Markham'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1935
Poster of Behind the Green Lights
Behind the Green Lights
Purnell Pratt was 49 in Behind the Green Lights as 'Detective Lt. Jim Kennedy'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 11 1935
Poster of Death Flies East
Death Flies East
Purnell Pratt was 49 in Death Flies East as 'Dr. Landers'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 28 1935
Poster of Rendezvous at Midnight
Rendezvous at Midnight
Purnell Pratt was 49 in Rendezvous at Midnight as 'The Mayor - Hamilton'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 11 1935
Poster of The Winning Ticket
The Winning Ticket
Purnell Pratt was 49 in The Winning Ticket as 'Mr. Powers'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 1935
Poster of The Bands Plays On
The Bands Plays On
Purnell Pratt was 49 in The Bands Plays On as 'Judge Bone'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1934
Poster of A Wicked Woman
A Wicked Woman
Purnell Pratt was 49 in A Wicked Woman as 'Prosecuting Attorney (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1934
Poster of Crimson Romance
Crimson Romance
Purnell Pratt was 48 in Crimson Romance as 'Franklyn Pierce'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 1934
Poster of Name the Woman
Name the Woman
Purnell Pratt was 48 in Name the Woman as 'Forbes'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 25 1934
Poster of Midnight Alibi
Midnight Alibi
Purnell Pratt was 48 in Midnight Alibi as 'Wilson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 12 1934
Poster of The Hell Cat
The Hell Cat
Purnell Pratt was 48 in The Hell Cat as 'Butler'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 16 1934
Poster of The Witching Hour
The Witching Hour
Purnell Pratt was 48 in The Witching Hour as 'District Attorney Robinson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 26 1934
Poster of School for Girls
School for Girls
Purnell Pratt was 48 in School for Girls as 'Inspector Jameson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 22 1934
Poster of Lazy River
Lazy River
Purnell Pratt was 48 in Lazy River as 'Mr. Lodge - Attorney'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 1934
Poster of The Mystery Squadron
The Mystery Squadron
Purnell Pratt was 48 in The Mystery Squadron as 'Lafe Johnson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 21 1933
Poster of Son of a Sailor
Son of a Sailor
Purnell Pratt was 48 in Son of a Sailor as 'Captain Briggs'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 29 1933
Poster of The Chief
The Chief
Purnell Pratt was 48 in The Chief as 'Al Morgan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 1933
Poster of The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi
The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi
Purnell Pratt was 48 in The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi as 'Doctor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 25 1933
Poster of Midshipman Jack
Midshipman Jack
Purnell Pratt was 47 in Midshipman Jack as 'Commandant. Rogers'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 1933
Poster of Headline Shooter
Headline Shooter
Purnell Pratt was 47 in Headline Shooter as 'Eddie Edmunds, City Editor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 28 1933
Poster of A Shriek in the Night
A Shriek in the Night
Purnell Pratt was 47 in A Shriek in the Night as 'Inspector Russell'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 22 1933
Poster of I Cover the Waterfront
I Cover the Waterfront
Purnell Pratt was 47 in I Cover the Waterfront as 'John Phelps'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 19 1933
Poster of Pick-up
Pick-up
Purnell Pratt was 47 in Pick-up as 'Prosecuting Attorney'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 1933
Poster of The Billion Dollar Scandal
The Billion Dollar Scandal
Purnell Pratt was 47 in The Billion Dollar Scandal as 'Senate Committee Chairman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 06 1933
Poster of The Unwritten Law
The Unwritten Law
Purnell Pratt was 47 in The Unwritten Law as 'Stephen McBain'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 26 1932
Poster of Red Haired Alibi
Red Haired Alibi
Purnell Pratt was 47 in Red Haired Alibi as 'Regan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 1932
Poster of False Faces
False Faces
Purnell Pratt was 46 in False Faces as 'Jefferson Howe'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 12 1932
Poster of Skyscraper Souls
Skyscraper Souls
Purnell Pratt was 46 in Skyscraper Souls as 'Harrington Brewster'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 16 1932
Poster of Grand Hotel
Grand Hotel
Purnell Pratt was 46 in Grand Hotel as 'Zinnowitz'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 25 1932
Poster of The Roadhouse Murder
The Roadhouse Murder
Purnell Pratt was 46 in The Roadhouse Murder as 'Inspector William Agnew'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 28 1932
Poster of The Famous Ferguson Case
The Famous Ferguson Case
Purnell Pratt was 46 in The Famous Ferguson Case as 'George M. Ferguson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 19 1932
Poster of Scarface
Scarface
Purnell Pratt was 46 in Scarface as 'Mr. Garston, publisher'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 09 1932
Poster of Emma
Emma
Purnell Pratt was 46 in Emma as 'Haskins'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1932
Poster of Ladies of the Big House
Ladies of the Big House
Purnell Pratt was 46 in Ladies of the Big House as 'John Hartman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 26 1931
Poster of The Secret Witness
The Secret Witness
Purnell Pratt was 46 in The Secret Witness as 'Capt. McGowan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 12 1931
Poster of Five Star Final
Five Star Final
Purnell Pratt was 45 in Five Star Final as 'Robert French'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 26 1931
Poster of The Spider
The Spider
Purnell Pratt was 45 in The Spider as 'Inspector Riley'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 23 1931
Poster of The Gay Diplomat
The Gay Diplomat
Purnell Pratt was 45 in The Gay Diplomat as 'Colonel George Gorin'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 22 1931
Poster of Traveling Husbands
Traveling Husbands
Purnell Pratt was 45 in Traveling Husbands as 'J.C. Wilson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 15 1931
Poster of The Public Defender
The Public Defender
Purnell Pratt was 45 in The Public Defender as 'John Kirk'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1931
Poster of Up for Murder
Up for Murder
Purnell Pratt was 45 in Up for Murder as 'William Winter'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 26 1931
Poster of The Public Enemy
The Public Enemy
Purnell Pratt was 45 in The Public Enemy as 'Officer Powers (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 23 1931
Poster of Bachelor Apartment
Bachelor Apartment
Purnell Pratt was 45 in Bachelor Apartment as 'Herbert 'Herb' Carraway'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 1931
Poster of Beyond Victory
Beyond Victory
Purnell Pratt was 45 in Beyond Victory
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 03 1931
Poster of The Prodigal
The Prodigal
Purnell Pratt was 45 in The Prodigal as 'Rodman Farraday'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 21 1931
Poster of Dance, Fools, Dance
Dance, Fools, Dance
Purnell Pratt was 45 in Dance, Fools, Dance as 'Parker'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 07 1931
Poster of Paid
Paid
Purnell Pratt was 45 in Paid as 'Edward Gilder'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 30 1930
Poster of The Gorilla
The Gorilla
Purnell Pratt was 45 in The Gorilla as 'The Stranger'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 02 1930
Poster of The Silver Horde
The Silver Horde
Purnell Pratt was 45 in The Silver Horde as 'Wayne Wayland'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 1930
Poster of Sinners' Holiday
Sinners' Holiday
Purnell Pratt was 44 in Sinners' Holiday as 'Detective Sikes'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 11 1930
Poster of Lawful Larceny
Lawful Larceny
Purnell Pratt was 44 in Lawful Larceny as 'Judge Perry'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 17 1930
Poster of Common Clay
Common Clay
Purnell Pratt was 44 in Common Clay as 'Richard Fullerton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1930
Poster of Road to Paradise
Road to Paradise
Purnell Pratt was 44 in Road to Paradise as 'Updike'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 20 1930
Poster of The Furies
The Furies
Purnell Pratt was 44 in The Furies as 'District Attorney'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 16 1930
Poster of Puttin' on the Ritz
Puttin' on the Ritz
Purnell Pratt was 44 in Puttin' on the Ritz as 'George Barnes'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 19 1930
Poster of Painted Faces
Painted Faces
Purnell Pratt was 44 in Painted Faces as 'Foreman of Jury'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 19 1929
Poster of The Locked Door
The Locked Door
Purnell Pratt was 44 in The Locked Door as 'Police Officer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 16 1929
Poster of The Trespasser
The Trespasser
Purnell Pratt was 44 in The Trespasser as 'Hector Ferguson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 11 1929
Poster of Is Everybody Happy?
Is Everybody Happy?
Purnell Pratt was 44 in Is Everybody Happy? as 'Stage Manager'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 19 1929
Poster of Fast Life
Fast Life
Purnell Pratt was 43 in Fast Life as 'Berton Hall'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1929
Poster of On With the Show!
On With the Show!
Purnell Pratt was 43 in On With the Show! as 'Sam Bloom'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 1929
Poster of Alibi
Alibi
Purnell Pratt was 43 in Alibi as 'Sgt. Pete Manning'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 1929
Poster of Midnight Lovers
Midnight Lovers
Purnell Pratt was 41 in Midnight Lovers as 'Wibley'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 25 1926
Poster of The Lady Who Lied
The Lady Who Lied
Purnell Pratt was 39 in The Lady Who Lied as 'Ahmed'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 12 1925
Poster of Seven Keys to Baldpate
Seven Keys to Baldpate
Purnell Pratt was 31 in Seven Keys to Baldpate as 'John Bland'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 16 1917

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