Lloyd Corrigan(1900-1969)

Portly American character actor, often in amiable or nervously harassed roles. Played bit parts in silent cinema, before switching his attention to writing (1926-30) and directing (particularly mysteries, 1930-38). Thereafter, he returned to acting and was especially noteworthy in the recurring part of a perpetually befuddled millionaire in Columbia's 'Boston Blackie' series. Also occasionally popped up in villainous roles and was a frequent television actor from 1954.