Percy Alfred Helton (January 31, 1894 – September 11, 1971) was an American stage, film, and television actor. He was one of the most familiar faces and voices in

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of the 1950s.

Career

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native, Helton began acting at the age of two, appearing in

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acts with his British-born father, Alfred "Alf" Helton. He was a cast member in the Broadway production of ''Julie BonBon'' (1906). Helton went on to perform in stock theater and in other Broadway plays. Helton joined the

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. Deployed to Europe with the

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, he was awarded the

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for his duty with the 77th Infantry Division's 305th Field Artillery.Obituary
"Percy Helton
Actor in 200 Films, is Dead." ''

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''. September 14, 1971. Retrieved April 6, 2017. Stage juvenile Percy Helton (SAYRE 3126)

A change in his voice altered Helton's career. He remained in acting but chiefly as a character actor in a wide range of films and television programs in the 1950s and 1960s. Among those programs were three guest appearances on '' Perry Mason'', including the role of Asa Cooperman in the 1961 episode "The Case of the Pathetic Patient", as a pawn broker in the 1961 episode "The Case of the Torrid Tapestry" and as a hotel clerk in the 1965 episode "The Case of the Careless Kitten." Films in which he performed include ''

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'' (1947), '' Criss Cross'' (1949), '' The Set-Up'' (1949), '' Kiss Me Deadly'' (1955), and as "Sweetface" in ''

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'' (1969). He co-starred in several films noir, including '' Wicked Woman'' (1953).

Personal life and death

Helton died at age 77 at the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center on September 11, 1971, the year of his final film appearance. His ashes are inurned at Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park and Mortuary in

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Partial filmography

*'' The Fairy and the Waif'' (1915) as The Waif *''The Flower of Faith'' (1916) as Tom Judson *'' The Master Mind'' (1920) as Younger brother *'' Silver Wings'' (1922) as John (play) *''Insinuation'' (1922) as Jimmie *'' The Offenders'' (1922) *'' Frankie and Johnny'' (1936) as Undetermined role (uncredited) *''

'' (1947) as Drunken Santa Claus (uncredited) *''

Call Northside 777 ''Call Northside 777'' is a 1948 reality-based newspaper drama directed by Henry Hathaway. The film parallels the true story of a Chicago reporter who proved that a man jailed for murder was wrongly convicted 11 years before. James Stewart stars ...

'' (1948) as William Decker - Mailman (uncredited) *''

Let's Live Again ''Let's Live Again'' is a 1948 American comedy film directed by Herbert I. Leeds and written by Rodney Carlisle and Robert Smiley. The film stars John Emery, Hillary Brooke, Taylor Holmes, Diana Douglas, James Millican and Charles D. Brown. T ...

'' (1948) as Mr. President *''

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'' (1948) as Beady Robbins *''

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'' (1948) as Charlie Jordan *''

That Wonderful Urge ''That Wonderful Urge'' is a 1948 20th Century Fox screwball comedy film directed by Robert B. Sinclair and starring Tyrone Power and Gene Tierney.''Harrison's Reports'' film review; November 27, 1948, page 190. It is a remake of '' Love Is News ...

'' (1948) as Monroe Township Jail Drunk (uncredited) *'' Chicken Every Sunday'' (1949) as Mr. Sawyer (uncredited) *'' Criss Cross'' (1949) as Frank *'' Alias Nick Beal'' (1949) as Lawyer (uncredited) *'' The Set-Up'' (1949) as Red *''

The Crooked Way ''The Crooked Way'' is a 1949 American film noir crime film directed by Robert Florey and starring John Payne, Sonny Tufts and Ellen Drew. The film, with a similar plot (a war hero loses his memory stateside) to another film noir '' Somewhere in ...

'' (1949) as Petey *'' Lust for Gold'' (1949) as Barber (uncredited) *'' Red, Hot and Blue'' (1949) as Mr. Perkins, Stage manager *'' Abbott & Costello Meet The Killer, Boris Karloff'' (1949) as Abernathy *''

Thieves' Highway ''Thieves' Highway'' is a 1949 film noir directed by Jules Dassin. The screenplay was written by A. I. Bezzerides, based on his novel ''Thieves' Market''. The film was released on DVD as part of the Criterion Collection in 2005. Plot A war-v ...

'' (1949) as Roadside Bar Manager (uncredited) *'' My Friend Irma'' (1949) as Mr. Clyde *'' Free for All'' (1949) as Joe Hershey *'' The Secret Fury'' (1950) as Justice of the Peace Roy T. Palmer (uncredited) *''

Tyrant of the Sea ''Tyrant of the Sea'' is a 1950 American historical war film set during the Napoleonic Wars and starring Ron Randell, Rhys Williams and Lester Matthews. It was directed by Lew Landers. Production The film began as a project titled ''The Return ...

'' (1950) as Crewman (uncredited) *''

Harbor of Missing Men ''Harbor of Missing Men'' is a 1950 American action film directed by R. G. Springsteen and written by John K. Butler. The film stars Richard Denning, Barbra Fuller, Steven Geray, Aline Towne, Percy Helton and George Zucco. The film was released ...

'' (1950) as 'Rummy' Davis *'' Wabash Avenue'' (1950) as Ship Captain (uncredited) *'' Riding High'' (1950) as Pawnbroker (uncredited) *'' Fancy Pants'' (1950) as Mayor Fogarty (uncredited) *''

A Life of Her Own ''A Life of Her Own'' is a 1950 American melodrama film directed by George Cukor and starring Lana Turner and Ray Milland. The screenplay by Isobel Lennart focuses on an aspiring model who leaves her small town in the Midwest to seek fame and ...

'' (1950) as Hamburger Proprietor (uncredited) *'' Copper Canyon'' (1950) as 'Scamper' Joad *'' The Sun Sets at Dawn'' (1950) as Reporter, Feature Syndicate *'' Cyrano de Bergerac'' (1950) as Bellerose *''

Under Mexicali Stars ''Under Mexicali Stars'' is a 1950 American Western film directed by George Blair, written by Robert Creighton Williams and starring Rex Allen, Dorothy Patrick, Roy Barcroft, Buddy Ebsen, Percy Helton and Walter Coy. It was released on Novembe ...

'' (1950) as Nap Wellington *''

Three Guys Named Mike ''Three Guys Named Mike'' is a 1951 American romantic comedy film directed by Charles Walters and starring Jane Wyman, Van Johnson, Howard Keel, and Barry Sullivan.

'' (1951) as Mr. Hawkins, Hotel Manager *'' Inside Straight'' (1951) as Lawyer Anderson (uncredited) *'' Night Into Morning'' (1951) as Drunk (uncredited) *''Never Trust a Gambler'' (1951) as Sunbeam Liquor Store Clerk (uncredited) *''

Darling, How Could You! ''Darling, How Could You!'' is a 1951 American period comedy film directed by Mitchell Leisen and starring Joan Fontaine and John Lund. The script is based on the 1905 J. M. Barrie play ''Alice Sit-by-the-Fire''. Plot In late 1906, brother and ...

'' (1951) as Cabbie (uncredited) *'' The Tall Target'' (1951) as Beamish - Passenger in Club Car (uncredited) *''Chain of Circumstance'' (1951) as Fogel *'' The Family Secret'' (1951) as Charlie (uncredited) *'' The Barefoot Mailman'' (1951) as Dewey Durgan (uncredited) *'' The Stooge'' (1952) as Sam Robertson (uncredited) *'' A Girl in Every Port'' (1952) as Drive-In Manager *'' The Belle of New York'' (1952) as Presents Angela with Flowers (uncredited) *'' I Dream of Jeanie'' (1952) as Mr. Horker *'' Three for Bedroom "C"'' (1952) as Alcoholic Train Passenger (uncredited) *'' She's Back on Broadway'' (1953) as News Vendor (scenes deleted) *'' Call Me Madam'' (1953) as Sen. Wilkins *'' Scared Stiff'' (1953) as Man in Hotel Hallway (uncredited) *''

Ambush at Tomahawk Gap ''Ambush at Tomahawk Gap'' is a 1953 American Western film directed by Fred F. Sears and produced by Wallace MacDonald. It stars John Hodiak, John Derek, David Brian, and María Elena Marqués. Plot Four outlaws have just been released from Y ...

'' (1953) as Marlowe *'' Ride, Vaquero!'' (1953) as Storekeeper (uncredited) *'' Vice Squad'' (1953) as Mr. Jenner (uncredited) *'' Down Laredo Way'' (1953) as Judge Sully *''

The Affairs of Dobie Gillis ''The Affairs of Dobie Gillis'' is a 1953 American comedy film, comedy musical film directed by Don Weis. The film is based on the short stories by Max Shulman collected as ''The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis'' (also the title of the The Many Loves ...

'' (1953) as Mr. Hammersmith, Book Seller (uncredited) *''

City of Bad Men ''City of Bad Men'' is a 1953 American Western film directed by Harmon Jones and starring Jeanne Crain and Dale Robertson. Plot A heavyweight championship fight between "Gentleman Jim" Corbett and Bob Fitzsimmons is coming to Carson City, Neva ...

'' (1953) as Old-Timer at Training Camp (uncredited) *'' The Robe'' (1953) as Caleb - Wine Merchant (uncredited) *''

How to Marry a Millionaire ''How to Marry a Millionaire'' is a 1953 American screwball comedy film directed by Jean Negulesco and written and produced by Nunnally Johnson. The screenplay was based on the plays ''The Greeks Had a Word for It'' (1930) by Zoe Akins and ' ...

'' (1953) as Mr. Benton (uncredited) *'' Wicked Woman'' (1953) as Charlie Borg *'' Geraldine'' (1953) as Pop (uncredited) *'' Lucky Me'' (1954) as Brown (uncredited) *''

About Mrs. Leslie ''About Mrs. Leslie'' is a 1954 American drama film directed by Daniel Mann and starring Shirley Booth and Robert Ryan. It was nominated for a BAFTA Award in 1955. Plot Vivien Leslie, a Beverly Hills, California rooming house owner, reminisces i ...

'' (1954) as Mr. Hackley *'' A Star is Born'' (1954) as William Gregory (uncredited) *''

The Adventures of Hajji Baba ''The Adventures of Hajji Baba'' is a 1954 American CinemaScope adventure film directed by Don Weis and starring John Derek and Elaine Stewart. Made in Southern California, it was released on October 1, 1954. In the credits it states that the fil ...

'' (1954) as Kerbelai, Hajji's Barber Father (uncredited) *'' White Christmas'' (1954) as Train Conductor (uncredited) *'' 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea'' (1954) as Coach Driver *''

Crashout ''Crashout'' is a 1955 American film noir crime film directed by Lewis R. Foster and starring William Bendix, Arthur Kennedy, Luther Adler, William Talman, Gene Evans, Marshall Thompson, and Beverly Michaels.. Plot Convict Van Duff is the lead ...

'' (1955) as Doctor Louis Barnes *'' Kiss Me Deadly'' (1955) as Doc Kennedy *''

Jail Busters ''Jail Busters'' is a 1955 film starring the comedy team of The Bowery Boys. The film was released on September 18, 1955 by Allied Artists and is the thirty-ninth film in the series. Plot Chuck gets a job working for a newspaper. When promoted, h ...

'' (1955) as Warden B.W. Oswald *''

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'' (1955) as Youval (uncredited) *'' No Man's Woman'' (1955) as Otto Peterson *'' Diane'' (1956) as Court Jester (uncredited) *'' Fury at Gunsight Pass'' (1956) as Peter Boggs *''

Terror at Midnight ''Terror at Midnight'' is a 1956 film noir crime film directed by Franklin Adreon and starring Scott Brady, Joan Vohs and Frank Faylen.Koper p.157 The film's sets were designed by art director Walter E. Keller. Plot Rick Rickards, a cop, lend ...

'' (1956) as Speegie *'' The Boss'' (1956) as Hotel Clerk (uncredited) *'' Shake, Rattle & Rock!'' (1956) as Hiram, the funeral director *''

The Phantom Stagecoach ''The Phantom Stagecoach'' is a 1957 American Western film directed by Ray Nazarro and starring William Bishop, Kathleen Crowley, Richard Webb, Hugh Sanders, John Doucette, and Frank Ferguson. The film was released by Columbia Pictures on Apr ...

'' (1957) as Mr. Wiggins *'' The Vintage'' (1957) as Voice Dub for Berger (uncredited) *'' This Could Be the Night'' (1957) as Charlie (uncredited) *'' Spook Chasers'' (1957) as Mike Clancy *''

The Last Stagecoach West ''The Last Stagecoach West'' is a 1957 American Western film directed by Joseph Kane and starring Jim Davis, Mary Castle, Victor Jory and Lee Van Cleef. The film's art direction was by Ralph Oberg. In the early 1950s Republic Pictures decide ...

'' (1957) as Telegrapher (uncredited) *'' Jailhouse Rock'' (1957) as Sam Brewster (uncredited) *'' The Sheepman'' (1958) as Station Master (uncredited) *'' The Proud Rebel'' (1958) as Photographer (uncredited) *''

Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys! ''Rally Round the Flag, Boys!'' is a 1958 film adaptation of the novel of the same name by Max Shulman, directed by Leo McCarey, starring Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, and released by 20th Century Fox. The title comes from a line in the song ...

'' (1958) as Waldo Pike, the Plumber (uncredited) *'' Ask Any Girl'' (1959) as Janitor in Meg Wheeler's Building (uncredited) *''Let No Man Write My Epitaph'' (1960) as Baldy (uncredited) *'' Where the Boys Are'' (1960) as Fairview Motel Manager (uncredited) *'' Ride the High Country'' (1962) as Luther Samson (uncredited) *''

The Music Man ''The Music Man'' is a musical with book, music, and lyrics by Meredith Willson, based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey. The plot concerns con man Harold Hill, who poses as a boys' band organizer and leader and sells band instruments ...

'' (1962) as Train Conductor (uncredited) *'' The Wheeler Dealers'' (1963) as Deke (uncredited) *''

4 for Texas ''4 for Texas'' is a 1963 American comedy Western film starring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Anita Ekberg, and Ursula Andress, and featuring Charles Bronson and Mike Mazurki, with a cameo appearance by Arthur Godfrey and the Three Stooges (Larr ...

'' (1963) as Jonas Ansel *'' Get Yourself A College Girl'' (1964) as Senator's Chauffeur (uncredited) *'' Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte'' (1964) as Funeral Director *'' Dear Brigitte'' (1965) as Kraft - Man at Computer Lab (uncredited) *''

Zebra in the Kitchen ''Zebra in the Kitchen'' is a 1965 American children's film produced and directed by Ivan Tors and starring Jay North in his first leading feature-film role. It also stars Martin Milner and Andy Devine, with costars Joyce Meadows and Jim Davi ...

'' (1965) as Mr. Richardson *'' The Sons of Katie Elder'' (1965) as Mr. Peevey *'' Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title'' (1966) as Diner Customer (uncredited) *'' A Big Hand for the Little Lady'' (1966) as Kevin McKenzie (uncredited) *''

The Big Mouth ''The Big Mouth'' is a 1967 American comedy film produced, directed, co-written, and starring Jerry Lewis. It was filmed in San Diego and features Frank De Vol as an onscreen narrator. Plot Gerald Clamson is a bank examiner who loves fishing on ...

'' (1967) as Sanitation Man (uncredited) *''

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'' (1968) as Heraldic Messenger *''

'' (1969) as Sweetface (uncredited) *'' The Day of the Wolves'' (1971) as The Farmer *''Legend of the Northwest'' (1978) (final film role)

Television appearances

*'' Adventures of Superman'' (1953, Episode 36, "The Face and the Voice") as Hamlet *''

Death Valley Days ''Death Valley Days'' is an American old-time radio and television anthology series featuring true accounts of the American Old West, particularly the Death Valley country of southeastern California. Created in 1930 by Ruth Woodman, the program ...

'' (1953) as Little Oscar *'' The Life of Riley'' (1953) as Mr. Cox *'' The Lone Ranger'' (1955) as Pete Travis *''

Father Knows Best ''Father Knows Best'' is an American sitcom starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray and Lauren Chapin. The series, which began on radio in 1949, aired as a television show for six seasons and 203 episodes. Created by ...

'' (1957, episode 4) as desk clerk *'' Science Fiction Theatre (1957) as Professor John Husted (S02 E35) *''

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'' (1957-1960) as Bradley / Mr. Venner *''

'' (1958) as Scrubby in Episode 296 *''

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'' (1955-1961) as Cyrus Rutherford / Morton / Newspaperman / Building super / George the Janitor / Lawyer /Gerald Eaton *'' Lawman'' (1959-1961) as Thatcher / Ellery Purvy / Oren *''

Gunsmoke ''Gunsmoke'' is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman Macdonnell and writer John Meston. It centers on Dodge City, Kansas, in the 1870s, during the settlement of the American West. The central chara ...

'' (1959-1966) as Mr. Early / Arbuckle / Duffer / Otie *''

Bonanza ''Bonanza'' is an American Western television series that ran on NBC from September 13, 1959, to January 16, 1973. Lasting 14 seasons and 432 episodes, ''Bonanza'' is NBC's longest-running western, the second-longest-running western series on ...

'' (1959-1967) as Bleeker / Pete / Lafe / Blurry Jones *'' The Untouchables'' (1960) as Jocko Monaghan / Mr. Meyer *'' Law of the Plainsman'' (1960) as Del Martin *'' Mr. Lucky'' (1960) as Pop Markel *'' Laramie'' (1961-1963) as Opie / Clemson Frazer / Wes Snyder - Auctioneer *''

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'' (1961) as Matthew Beasely *'' Rawhide'' (1961) as bartender *'' Perry Mason'' (1961-1965) as Hotel Desk Clerk / Asa Cooperman / Pawnbroker *'' Mister Ed'' (1962-1965) as Zoo Attendant / Dr. Evans *''

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'' (1963-1964) as Lapham / Tom Poulter *''

Bewitched ''Bewitched'' is an American fantasy sitcom television series that originally aired for eight seasons on ABC from September 17, 1964, to March 25, 1972. It is about a witch who marries an ordinary mortal man and vows to lead the life of a typ ...

'' (1964) *'' The Fugitive'' (1964) as Hobo *''

Petticoat Junction ''Petticoat Junction'' is an American television sitcom that originally aired on CBS from September 1963 to April 1970. The series takes place at the Shady Rest Hotel, which is run by Kate Bradley; her three daughters Billie Jo, Bobbie Jo, and ...

'' (1965-1970) as Mr. Benton / Hinky Mittenfloss *''

Green Acres ''Green Acres'' is an American television sitcom starring Eddie Albert and Eva Gabor as a couple who move from New York City to a country farm. Produced by Filmways as a sister show to '' Petticoat Junction'', the series was first broadc ...

'' (1966-1969) as Luke Needlinger / Ira Hatch / Willie *'' The Jerry Lewis Show'' (1967) *''

Green Hornet The Green Hornet is a superhero created in 1936 by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker, with input from radio director James Jewell. Since his 1930s radio debut, the character has appeared in numerous serialized dramas in a wide variety of medi ...

'' (1967, Episode 20 "Ace in the Hole") as Gus *''

The Mothers-In-Law ''The Mothers-in-Law'' is an American situation comedy featuring Eve Arden and Kaye Ballard as two women who were friends and next-door neighbors until their children's elopement made them in-laws. The show aired on NBC television from Septemb ...

'' (1967) as Dean Roberts *'' The Virginian'' (1967, "Execution at Triste") as Dean Roberts *''

The Beverly Hillbillies ''The Beverly Hillbillies'' is an American television sitcom that was broadcast on CBS from 1962 to 1971. It had an ensemble cast featuring Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, and Max Baer Jr. as the Clampetts, a poor, backwoods family f ...

'' (1968-1969) as Homer Cratchit *''

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'' (1968) as Gus *'' Get Smart'' (1968) as A.J. Pfister *'' Land of the Giants'' (1968) as Akman *''

The Wild Wild West ''The Wild Wild West'' is an American Western, espionage, and science fiction television series that ran on the CBS television network for four seasons from September 17, 1965, to April 11, 1969. Two satirical comedy television film sequels ...

'' (1968) as Proprietor *'' Love American Style'' (1970) as Wharton (segment "Love and Those Poor Crusaders' Wives") *'' Mission: Impossible'' (1971) as Dailey

Commercial appearances

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References

Helton is not listed on the US Army rolls as having received the Distinguished Service Cross in WWI. This story was probably the result of an overzealous Hollywood agent.

External links

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