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Franklin Pangborn

Birth Name:
Franklin Pangborn
Birth Place:
Newark, New Jersey, United States
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack
Franklin Pangborn

Fast Facts

  • Frequently collaborated with director Preston Sturges on films
  • Was best known for his portrayal of prim, fussy characters
  • During World War I, he decided to serve in the U․S․ Army
  • In 1913, he starred in the Broadway play "Joseph and his Brethren․"
  • Performed on Broadway in the 1924 production "Parasites․"
  • Was a member of the original cast of the 1911 play "The Triumph of an Empress․"
  • Was featured in the original Broadway play "The Marionettes․"

Awards

  • 1944NBR Award - Best Acting:Winner
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