George K. Arthur

Infobox actor
name = George K. Arthur
birthdate = 27 January, 1899
birthplace = Littlehampton, West Sussex, England
deathdate = 30 May, 1985
deathplace = New York, New York, USA
othername = George Arthur
yearsactive = 1919-1958
academyawards = Best Short Film: "The Bespoke Overcoat" (1956)

George K. Arthur (27 January, 1899 – 30 May, 1985), was an English actor and producer. He appeared in 59 films between 1919 and 1935. He won an Academy Award for Best Short Film in 1956 for the film "The Bespoke Overcoat".

He was born in Littlehampton, West Sussex and died in New York, New York. Some of his early success was in the late 1920s when partnered with Karl Dane as part of a comedic duo named 'Dane & Arthur'.

elected filmography

* The Bespoke Overcoat (1956)
* Chasing Rainbows (1930)
* China Bound (1929)
* Detectives (1928)
* Bardelys the Magnificent (1926)
* The Boob (1926)
* Lady of the Night (1925)
* Irene (1925)
* The Salvation Hunters (1925)
* The Wheels of Chance (1921)
* Kipps (1921)
* Spring Fever (1919)

External links

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NAME= Arthur, George K.
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DATE OF BIRTH= 27 January, 1899
PLACE OF BIRTH= Littlehampton, West Sussex ENG
DATE OF DEATH= 30 May, 1985
PLACE OF DEATH= New York, New York USA