Paul Stanton

American character actor from Illinois who spent over three decades portraying authoritative figures across roughly 130 Hollywood productions.

Paul Stanton - Personal Information

  • Name: Paul Stanton
  • Date of Birth: December 20, 1884
  • Place of Birth: Sterling, Illinois, USA
  • Date of Death: October 9, 1955
  • Gender: Male
  • Job Title: Actor

Biography

Paul Stanton (1884–1955) was an American character actor and bit-part player in American films.

Originally from Illinois, he appeared in about 130 films between 1918 and 1952, mostly in supporting roles. He often portrayed authoritarian figures like judges, attorneys, managers, officials and doctors.

Selected Filmography

A selection of Paul Stanton's notable screen appearances spanning the late 1940s.

  • The Fountainhead (1949) as Dean Who Expels Roark (uncredited)
  • Here Comes Trouble (1948) as Attorney Martin Stafford
  • My Wild Irish Rose (1947) as Augustus Piton
  • Always Together (1947) as Dr. Peters (uncredited)
  • Her Husband's Affairs (1947) as Dr. Frazee
  • Cry Wolf (1947) as Davenport
  • Welcome Stranger (1947) as Mr. Daniels
  • Sister Kenny (1946) as Dr. Gideon (uncredited)
  • Shadow of a Woman (1946) as Dr. Nelson Norris
  • Crime of the Century (1946) as Andrew Madison

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