Born: August 12, 1881 – Died: June 26, 1946
Arthur Aylesworth, a distinguished figure in early American cinema, was born on August 12, 1881, in Apponaugh, Rhode Island. His journey from Rhode Island to the silver screen of Hollywood is a testament to his enduring talent and versatility as an actor. While the details about his parents and early family life remain largely unknown, Aylesworth's career in the entertainment industry left a significant mark, showcasing his diverse acting abilities.
Early Life and Career
Little is known about Aylesworth's early life or educational background. His initial steps into the acting world are shrouded in the annals of early 20th-century theatre and film history. Aylesworth quickly established himself as a versatile and reliable character actor.
His notable early works include roles in "The Plot Thickens" (1936) and "King of the Underworld" (1939). However, it was his performance in "Brigham Young" (1940) that stood out, marking a significant point in his career. This role showcased his ability to captivate audiences and cemented his status in the film industry.
Over his career, Aylesworth appeared in an impressive 134 films. While he may not have been celebrated with major awards, his prolific presence in cinema during the early 20th century was a remarkable achievement. His roles spanned a variety of genres, demonstrating his wide-ranging talent.
In his personal life, Aylesworth was married to Sadie Harris and later to Elizabeth. His marriages, particularly to Sadie Harris, who was the younger sister of Rose Harris (wife of Lew Fields), connect him to significant figures in the entertainment world of that era.
Arthur Aylesworth's contribution to Hollywood is measured not just in the number of films he appeared in, but also in the quality and diversity of his performances. His ability to adapt to various roles and genres made him a valuable asset to the burgeoning film industry. His legacy lies in his versatility as an actor and his ability to captivate audiences during the early days of American cinema. Aylesworth remains a remembered figure in the annals of Hollywood's history, representing the quintessential character actor of his time.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Dragonwyck | Farmer (uncredited) |
| 1945 | The Crime Doctor's Warning | Mrs. Lake's Attorney #2 (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Christmas in Connecticut | Sleigh Driver (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Scared Stiff | Emerson Cooke |
| 1944 | Home in Indiana | Blacksmith (uncredited) |
| 1944 | Roger Touhy, Gangster | Farmer (uncredited) |
| 1944 | The Adventures of Mark Twain | Worried Buffalo Merchant (uncredited) |
| 1944 | Buffalo Bill | Pool Player Debunking Cody (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Sin Town | Sheriff Bagby (as Arthur Aylsworth) |
| 1942 | Scattergood Rides High | Cromwell |
| 1942 | Moontide | Pop Kelly |
| 1942 | Roxie Hart | Mr. Magnus J. Wadsworth (uncredited) |
| 1941 | Railroadin' (Short) | Bill Poster |
| 1941 | Dangerously They Live | Gate Keeper |
| 1941 | Shadow of the Thin Man | Second Coroner (uncredited) |
| 1941 | Three Girls About Town | Poker Player (uncredited) |
| 1941 | Last of the Duanes | Old Timer (uncredited) |
| 1941 | Unexpected Uncle | Quentin (uncredited) |
| 1941 | The Smiling Ghost | Justice of the Peace (as Arthur Aylsworth) |
| 1941 | World Premiere | Police Chief (uncredited) |
| 1941 | Bad Men of Missouri | Dr. Taylor (uncredited) |
| 1941 | Sergeant York | Marten - Bartender (uncredited) |
| 1941 | Western Union | Woody (uncredited) |
| 1940 | High Sierra | Circle Auto Court Owner (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Santa Fe Trail | Abolitionist at Russell's House (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Dancing on a Dime | Joe Phillips |
| 1940 | Sky Murder | Cell Block Member Against Killing (uncredited) |
| 1940 | The Bride Wore Crutches | Conductor (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Dr. Kildare Goes Home | Mr. Cobb - a Farmer (uncredited) |
| 1940 | The Westerner | Mr. Dixon (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Young People | Doorman |
| 1940 | Brigham Young | Jim Bridger |
| 1940 | Edison, the Man | Jack Bigelow |
| 1940 | Women Without Names | Juror (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Northwest Passage | Flint - Innkeeper (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Granny Get Your Gun | Sheriff Quinn |
| 1940 | Little Old New York | Sea Captain |
| 1940 | *The Grapes of Wrath* | Father (uncredited) |
| 1939 | The Return of Doctor X | Guide (scenes deleted) |
| 1939 | Drums Along the Mohawk | George Weaver |
| 1939 | Bad Little Angel | John Little - Orphanage Manager (uncredited) |
| 1939 | What a Life | MacGowan |
| 1939 | Dust Be My Destiny | Magistrate |
| 1939 | In Name Only | Farmer on Truck (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Frontier Marshal | Card Player (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Beau Geste | Renault (as Arthur Aylsworth) |
| 1939 | Blondie Takes a Vacation | Sheriff Weaver (uncredited) |
| 1939 | 6,000 Enemies | Dawson |
| 1939 | Young Mr. Lincoln | New Salem Townsman (uncredited) |
| 1939 | They Shall Have Music | Detective (uncredited) |
| 1939 | The Return of the Cisco Kid | Stagecoach Driver |
| 1939 | Man of Conquest | Polk Ridge Tennessean (as Arthur Aylsworth) |
| 1939 | The Oklahoma Kid | Judge Morgan |
| 1939 | The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn | River Queen Pilot (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Jesse James | Tom Colson |
| 1939 | King of the Underworld | Dr. Sanders |
| 1938 | The Girl Downstairs | Train Ticket Seller (uncredited) |
| 1938 | The Strange Case of Dr. Meade | Reuben |
| 1938 | Boys Town | Tim (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Spawn of the North | Fisherman (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Having Wonderful Time | Subway Rider Bumped by Teddy (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Professor Beware | Gas Station Attendant in Desert (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Blockade | Townsman (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Joaquin Murrieta (Short) | Jackson (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Kentucky Moonshine | Driver (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Come Across (Short) | Duffy - Cabin Owner (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Test Pilot | Mr. Frank Barton |
| 1938 | Gold Is Where You Find It | Farmer (uncredited) |
| 1938 | The Adventures of Tom Sawyer | Defense Attorney (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Of Human Hearts | Rufus Inchpin |
| 1938 | The Buccaneer | Pirate (uncredited) |
| 1937 | Wells Fargo | Southern Orator (uncredited) |
| 1937 | Behind the Mike | Williams |
| 1937 | Wine, Women and Horses | Mr. Plummer (uncredited) |
| 1937 | Escape by Night | Sheriff Charlie Thornton |
| 1937 | The Life of Emile Zola | Chief Censor (uncredited) |
| 1937 | Marry the Girl | Third Southerner |
| 1937 | I Cover the War! | Logan |
| 1937 | Slave Ship | Stranger |
| 1937 | Fifty Roads to Town | Deputy |
| 1937 | Speed to Spare | Kennedy (uncredited) |
| 1937 | Mountain Justice | Justice of the Peace (uncredited) |
| 1937 | That Man's Here Again | Johnson (uncredited) |
| 1937 | Too Many Wives | Harper (uncredited) |
| 1937 | Marked Woman | Mr. Truble |
| 1937 | Sandflow | Tex (as Arthur Alysworth) |
| 1936 | The Plot Thickens | Kendall |
| 1936 | The Plainsman | Van Ellyn Associate (uncredited) |
| 1936 | The Man I Marry | Gas Station Attendant (uncredited) |
| 1936 | Mister Cinderella | Mr. Simpson |
| 1936 | Dimples | Pawnbroker |
| 1936 | The President's Mystery | Joe Reed |
| 1936 | Love Begins at 20 | Justice Felton |
| 1936 | To Mary - with Love | Bartender |
| 1936 | The Arizona Raiders | Andy Winthrop |
| 1936 | Girl of the Ozarks | Buck Wilder |
| 1936 | Down the Ribber (Short) | Unknown |
| 1936 | King of the Pecos | Hank Mathews (as Arthur Aylsworth) |
| 1936 | Woman Trap | City Editor Bert |
| 1936 | The Petrified Forest | Commander of the Black Horse Troopers (uncredited) |
| 1936 | Next Time We Love | Secretary (uncredited) |
| 1936 | Her Master's Voice | Bit Role (uncredited) |
| 1936 | Rose of the Rancho | Sheriff James |
| 1935 | Forced Landing | Al Talcott |
| 1935 | Escape from Devil's Island | Commondante |
| 1935 | The Spanish Cape Mystery | George Munn (uncredited) |
| 1935 | The Big Broadcast of 1936 | Bill Collector (uncredited) |
| 1935 | The Virginia Judge | Bailiff |
| 1935 | Call of the Wild | Second Miner in Dawson (uncredited) |
| 1935 | Man on the Flying Trapeze | Night Court Judge (uncredited) |
| 1935 | Men Without Names | Drew |
| 1935 | The Nitwits | Lurch |
| 1935 | Gold Diggers of 1935 | Head Bartender (uncredited) |
| 1935 | Red Hot Tires | Race Judge Hanson |
| 1935 | Maybe It's Love | Diner (uncredited) |
| 1935 | Show Kids (Short) | William Jenkins Sr. |
| 1934 | The Secret Bride | Police Lt. Tom Nigard |
| 1934 | Babbitt | Zeke |
| 1934 | I Am a Thief | Francois |
| 1934 | Gentlemen Are Born | Mr. Gillespie |
| 1934 | The St. Louis Kid | Judge Jeremiah Jones |
| 1934 | 6 Day Bike Rider | Col. Jenkins |
| 1934 | Happiness Ahead | Daily Gazette Newspaper Editor in Trailer (uncredited) |
| 1934 | The Case of the Howling Dog | Sheriff Bill Pemberton |
| 1934 | British Agent | Henry Farmer |
| 1934 | Desirable | Eph (uncredited) |
| 1934 | The Dragon Murder Case | Trainor - Stamm's Butler |
| 1934 | Dames | Train Conductor |
| 1934 | The Man with Two Faces | Morgue Keeper |
| 1934 | Midnight Alibi | Louie the Blind Man |
| 1934 | The Key | Kirby |
| 1931 | A Burglar to the Rescue (Short) | The Detective, Andy Hurley |
| 1930 | Red, Green and Yellow (Short) | Unknown |
| 1915 | Over Night | Undetermined Role |
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