Caption: Franklin Pangborn, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Stuart Erwin, W.C. Fields, Bela Lugosi, INTERNATIONAL HOUSE, Paramount, 1933, **I.V.
Actor, Soundtrack
Born: January 23, 1889
Star sign: Aquarius
Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Known for: Sullivan's Travels (1941), Now, Voyager (1942), Hail the Conquering Hero (1944), Stage Door (1937)
Source: IMDB
Franklin Pangborn - a name more befitting a fictionalized bank president rather than a great comedic actor - was a singular character actor but little is known of his early years. He spent some time in developing acting talent prior to appearing on Broadway by March of 1911, and would do six plays until mid-1913. He was noticeably absent afterward...