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Arthur Godfrey(1903-1983)

  • Actor
  • Music Department
  • Writer
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Arthur Godfrey, circa 1961.
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The Glass Bottom Boat (1966)
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Arthur Godfrey was born in New York City on August 31, 1903. Mr. Godfrey was a radio and TV host and had his own television show The Arthur Godfrey Show, (1948-1959). During his career, he discovered and show cased many new talents including Pat Boone, Julius LaRosa, Marion Marlowe, and many others. Known affectionately as "The Old Redhead," Arthur piloted his own plane and was an early pioneer and promoter of civil aviation. He died in New York City, March 16, 1983.
BornAugust 31, 1903
DiedMarch 16, 1983(79)
BornAugust 31, 1903
DiedMarch 16, 1983(79)
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  • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
    • 4 wins & 3 nominations total

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Known for

The Glass Bottom Boat (1966)
The Glass Bottom Boat
6.4
  • Axel Nordstrom
  • 1966
Where Angels Go Trouble Follows! (1968)
Where Angels Go Trouble Follows!
6.3
  • The Bishop: The 'In' Group
  • 1968
The Great Bank Hoax (1977)
The Great Bank Hoax
5.1
  • Maj. Bryer (Ret.)
  • 1977
Lauren Ambrose, Freddy Rodríguez, Frances Conroy, Rachel Griffiths, Michael C. Hall, Peter Krause, and Mathew St. Patrick in Six Feet Under (2001)
Six Feet Under
8.7
TV Series
  • Soundtrack("I'm a Lonely Little Petunia in an Onion Patch")

Credits

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Actor



  • Fred Grandy, Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange, Gavin MacLeod, and Lauren Tewes in The Love Boat (1977)
    The Love Boat
    6.3
    TV Series
    • Ned Dunkmueller
    • 1979
  • Angels' Brigade (1979)
    Angels' Brigade
    2.3
    • Arthur Godfrey
    • 1979
  • Flatbed Annie & Sweetiepie: Lady Truckers (1979)
    Flatbed Annie & Sweetiepie: Lady Truckers
    5.0
    TV Movie
    • Uncle Wally
    • 1979
  • Pat Klous, Connie Sellecca, and Kathryn Witt in Flying High (1978)
    Flying High
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Red Greene
    • 1978
  • The Great Bank Hoax (1977)
    The Great Bank Hoax
    5.1
    • Maj. Bryer (Ret.)
    • 1977
  • Citizens Band (1977)
    Citizens Band
    6.4
    • Arthur Godfrey (voice)
    • 1977
  • Ellery Queen (1975)
    Ellery Queen
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Claude Sitwell
    • 1976
  • Dick Martin and Dan Rowan in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967)
    Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Guest Performer
    • 1973
  • Your All-American College Show
    TV Series
    • Host
    • 1968–1970
  • Where Angels Go Trouble Follows! (1968)
    Where Angels Go Trouble Follows!
    6.3
    • The Bishop: The 'In' Group
    • 1968
  • Ed Sullivan in The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)
    The Ed Sullivan Show
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Singer
    • 1967
  • Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963)
    Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Sheriff Tinsley
    • 1967
  • The Glass Bottom Boat (1966)
    The Glass Bottom Boat
    6.4
    • Axel Nordstrom
    • 1966
  • Lucille Ball in The Lucy Show (1962)
    The Lucy Show
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Arthur Godfrey
    • 1965
  • Frank Sinatra, Ursula Andress, Anita Ekberg, and Dean Martin in 4 for Texas (1963)
    4 for Texas
    5.5
    • Mr. Godfrey (uncredited)
    • 1963

Music Department



  • Gintberg på kanten (2011)
    Gintberg på kanten
    6.9
    TV Series
    • music
    • 2011–2016

Writer



  • America: The Everglades
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1971
  • America: The Ocean Frontier
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1970

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The Glass Bottom Boat
Trailer 2:46
The Glass Bottom Boat

Personal details

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  • Born
    • August 31, 1903
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • March 16, 1983
    • New York City, New York, USA(emphysema and pneumonia)
  • Spouses
      Mary BourkeFebruary 24, 1938 - 1982 (divorced, 2 children)
  • Other works
    Magazine ad: Chesterfield cigarettes.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 2 Portrayals
    • 5 Articles
    • 3 Magazine Cover Photos

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  • Trivia
    He was known for finding and grooming young, undiscovered talent. But he insisted on loyalty and absolute control over their careers. One of his bigger finds, singer Julius LaRosa, was unceremoniously fired by a very gracious-sounding Godfrey ON THE AIR simply because the up-and-comer found himself an agent. Godfrey's popularity soon declined after the incident -- his "nice guy" public image irreparably damaged.
  • Quotes
    May I ask you on behalf of yourself to vote this year? Doesn't matter who you vote for. That's your choice. That's your privilege. But exercise your privilege. Go out and vote
  • Trademarks
      Ukulele
  • Nickname
    • "The Ol' Redhead"

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  • When did Arthur Godfrey die?
    March 16, 1983
  • How did Arthur Godfrey die?
    Emphysema and pneumonia
  • How old was Arthur Godfrey when he died?
    79 years old
  • Where did Arthur Godfrey die?
    New York City, New York, USA
  • When was Arthur Godfrey born?
    August 31, 1903

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