Robert Arthur (born Robert Paul Arthaud; June 18, 1925 – October 1, 2008) was an American motion picture actor who appeared in dozens of films in the 1940s and 1950s. He appeared in the 1949 war film Twelve O'Clock High as the comic relief–providing Sgt. McIllhenny, in the 1951 Billy Wilder film Ace in the Hole, and in the 1950s television program The Lone Ranger. Arthur was known for playing youthful teenage or young adult roles. In his later years, Arthur became an activist for gay rights on behalf of senior citizens. He died in Aberdeen, Washington in 2008, aged 83.
Yellow Sky
(Bull Run)
Ace in the Hole
(Herbie Cook)
Nora Prentiss
(Gregory Talbot)
Twelve O'Clock High
(Sergeant McIllhenny)
The System
(Rex Merrick)
The Ring
(Billy Smith)
Green Grass of Wyoming
(Ken McLaughlin)
Belles on Their Toes
(Frank Gilbreth)
Sweetheart of Sigma Chi
(Harry Townsend)
Hellcats of the Navy
(Freddy Warren)
You're My Everything
(Harold - College Boy in 'Heart of a Co-Ed')
September Affair
(David Lawrence Jr.)
Night and Day
(Customer (uncredited))
Air Cadet
(Walt Carver)
Mother Is a Freshman
(Beaumont Jackson)
Mother Wore Tights
(Bob Clarkman)
Roughly Speaking
(Frankie at 17)
Wild Youth
(Frankie)
On the Loose
(Larry Lindsay)
Top of the World
(Skippy McGuire)
Young and Wild
(Jerry Coltrin)
Young Bess
(Barnaby)
Mildred Pierce
(High School Boy (uncredited))
The Devil On Wheels
(Todd Powell)
Too Young to Know
(Jimmy)
Return from the Sea
(Porter)
Just for You
(Jerry Blake)
Rushes
(Uncle Arthur)
Take the High Ground!
(Donald Quentin Dover IV)
Hollywood Wonderland
(Tour Guide (uncredited))
The Desperados Are in Town
(Lonny Kesh)
Jobsite
((non-sexual))
Danger Signal
(Hotel Boy)
Nobody Lives Forever
(Bellhop (uncredited))
Jock Empire
(Mr. Hays)
The Diamond Stud
(Mr. Boyle / Mr. Santacroce)
Kiss-Off
(the Police Lieutenant)
Rassle
(the Reporter)
Four Star Playhouse
(David)
Four Star Playhouse
(Philip Weir)
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
(Guide)
Full House
(The Minister)
Telephone Time
(Alex Samenian)
Matinee Theater
Frontier
(Kip Ross)
Navy Log
(Lt. Lambie)
Lux Video Theatre