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Purnell Pratt

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Purnell Pratt

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Oct 19, 1885 (140 years old)

Place of Birth

Bethel, Illinois, USA

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Purnell Pratt (October 20, 1885 – July 25, 1941) was an American film actor. He appeared in 114 films between 1914 and 1941. He was born in Bethel, Illinois and died in Hollywood, California.

Known For

Acting
1941Doctors Don't Tell
1941Pot o' GoldThompson (uncredited)
1941Ringside MaisieDr. Taylor
1940Grand Ole OpryAttorney General
1939My Wife's RelativesMr. Ellis
1939Colorado SunsetMr. Hall
1938Come On, RangersSenator Harvey
1937Under SuspicionFrank Rogers
1937Night of MysteryJohn F. X. Markham
1937Murder Goes to CollegeArthur L. McShean
1937High, Wide and HandsomeCol. Blake
1937King of GamblersStrohm
1937RosalieShip Captain (uncredited)
1937Join the MarinesCol. J. B. Denbrough
1936Murder with PicturesEditor
1936The Return of Sophie LangThomas Chadwick
1936Wedding PresentHoward Van Dorn
1936The PlainsmanCapt. Wood
1936Dancing FeetSilas P. Jones
1936Hollywood BoulevardMr. Steinman
1936Lady Be CarefulFather
1936Wives Never KnowHiggins
1936Let's Make a MillionGilbert
1936Straight from the ShoulderJames McBride
1935The Winning TicketMr. Powers
1935The Casino Murder CaseDistrict Attorney John Markham (as Purnell B. Pratt)
1935A Night at the OperaMayor (uncredited)
1935Behind the Green LightsDetective Lt. Jim Kennedy
1935Ladies Crave ExcitementAmos Starke
1935Death Flies EastDr. Landers
1935Rendezvous at MidnightThe Mayor - Hamilton
1935Red SaluteGen. Van Allen
1935$1,000 a MinuteCharlie, the Editor
1935Waterfront LadyD.A. Shaw
1935It's in the AirHorace McNab
1935Diamond JimPhysician
1935A Night at the OperaThe Mayor of New York (uncredited)
1935Frisco WaterfrontDr. Stevens
1935Magnificent ObsessionHastings, Merrick's Attorney
1934Name the WomanForbes
1934Midnight AlibiWilson
1934The Witching HourDistrict Attorney Robinson
1934Crimson RomanceFranklyn Pierce
1934The Hell CatButler
1934The Band Plays OnJudge Bone
1934Lazy RiverMr. Lodge - Attorney
1934A Wicked WomanProsecuting Attorney (uncredited)
1934School for GirlsInspector Jameson
1933A Shriek in the NightInspector Russell
1933The Mystery SquadronLafe Johnson
1933Pick-upProsecuting Attorney
1933The ChiefAl Morgan
1933Midshipman JackCommandant. Rogers
1933Son of a SailorCaptain Briggs
1933I Cover the WaterfrontJohn Phelps
1933Headline ShooterEddie Edmunds, City Editor (uncredited)
1933The Billion Dollar ScandalSenate Committee Chairman
1933The Sweetheart of Sigma ChiDoctor
1933Love, Honor and Oh, Baby!Marchall Durant
1932ScarfaceMr. Garston, publisher
1932Grand HotelZinnowitz
1932The Unwritten LawStephen McBain
1932EmmaHaskins
1932The Roadhouse MurderInspector William Agnew
1932False FacesJefferson Howe
1932Red Haired AlibiRegan
1932The Famous Ferguson CaseGeorge M. Ferguson
1932Skyscraper SoulsHarrington Brewster
1931Five Star FinalRobert French
1931Bachelor ApartmentHerbert 'Herb' Carraway
1931Dance, Fools, DanceParker
1931The Public DefenderJohn Kirk
1931The Gay DiplomatColonel George Gorin
1931Traveling HusbandsJ.C. Wilson
1931Up for MurderWilliam Winter
1931The SpiderInspector Riley
1931Ladies of the Big HouseJohn Hartman
1931The Secret WitnessCapt. McGowan
1931The ProdigalRodman Farraday
1931Beyond Victory
1931The Public EnemyOfficer Powers (uncredited)
1930The FuriesDistrict Attorney
1930Road to ParadiseUpdike
1930Common ClayRichard Fullerton
1930PaidEdward Gilder
1930Lawful LarcenyJudge Perry
1930The GorillaThe Stranger
1930The Silver HordeWayne Wayland
1930Sinners' HolidayDetective Sikes
1930Puttin' on the RitzGeorge Barnes
1929AlibiSgt. Pete Manning
1929The Locked DoorPolice Officer
1929The TrespasserHector Ferguson
1929Painted FacesForeman of Jury
1929On With the Show!Sam Bloom
1929Fast LifeBerton Hall
1929Is Everybody Happy?Stage Manager
1929Thru Different EyesDist. Atty. Marston
1926Midnight LoversWibley
1926Phantom PoliceTracy Downs
1925The Lady Who LiedAhmed
1925The Flame FighterMike Turney
1917Seven Keys to BaldpateJohn Bland