Purnell Pratt

Purnell Pratt

Known for

Acting

Born

October 19, 1885

Birthplace

Bethel, Illinois, USA

Died

July 25, 1941 (aged 55)

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.

Best known work

Scarface
Scarface
1932
A Night at the Opera
A Night at the Opera
1935
The Public Enemy
The Public Enemy
1931
Grand Hotel
Grand Hotel
1932
Five Star Final
Five Star Final
1931
The Plainsman
The Plainsman
1936
Pot o' Gold
Pot o' Gold
1941
Alibi
Alibi
1929
Dance, Fools, Dance
Dance, Fools, Dance
1931
Magnificent Obsession
Magnificent Obsession
1935

Filmography

  1. 1941

    Doctors Don't Tell
  2. 1941

    Ringside Maisie

    as Dr. Taylor

  3. 1941

    Pot o' Gold

    as Thompson (uncredited)

  4. 1940

    Grand Ole Opry

    as Attorney General

  5. 1939

    Colorado Sunset

    as Mr. Hall

  6. 1939

  7. 1938

    Come On, Rangers

    as Senator Harvey

  8. 1937

    Rosalie

    as Ship Captain (uncredited)

  9. 1937

    Under Suspicion

    as Frank Rogers

  10. 1937

  11. 1937

    Night of Mystery

    as John F. X. Markham

  12. 1937

  13. 1937

    Murder Goes to College

    as Arthur L. McShean

  14. 1937

    Join the Marines

    as Col. J. B. Denbrough

  15. 1936

    The Plainsman

    as Capt. Wood

  16. 1936

    Wedding Present

    as Howard Van Dorn

  17. 1936

  18. 1936

  19. 1936

  20. 1936

  21. 1936

  22. 1936

    Hollywood Boulevard

    as Mr. Steinman

  23. 1936

    The Return of Sophie Lang

    as Thomas Chadwick

  24. 1936

    Dancing Feet

    as Silas P. Jones

  25. 1935

    Magnificent Obsession

    as Hastings, Merrick's Attorney

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