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Paul Guilfoyle

Paul Guilfoyle

American actor Paul Guilfoyle was a familiar Broadway presence in the years 1928 through 1934, most often seen in musicals and comedies. Switching his activities to filmmaking in 1935, Guilfoyle continued playing comedy relief roles, often as the best friend and severest critic of the hero. In the 1940s, Guilfoyle began settling into villainy; his furtive features made him the "perfect" gangland hanger-on or snivelling stoolie. In this latter characterization, Guilfoyle was most memorable as the prison informer who is "ventilated" by James Cagney in White Heat (1949) and as the communist party flunkey who is deep-sixed by cell leader Thomas Gomez in I Married a Communist (1949). In the 1950s, Guilfoyle turned to directing, helming such programmers as Captain Scarface (1953) and Tess of the Storm Country (1961). Paul Guilfoyle's son, also named Paul, went on to become an actor, as well. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide


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When was Paul Guilfoyle born?
Paul Guilfoyle date of birth: July 14, 1902

What role did Paul Guilfoyle portray in The Judge?
Paul Guilfoyle played William Jackson in The Judge

Who did Paul Guilfoyle play in Winterset?
Paul Guilfoyle was Garth in Winterset

Who did Paul Guilfoyle portray in Apache?
Paul Guilfoyle was Santos in Apache

Who did Paul Guilfoyle portray in Mighty Joe Young?
Paul Guilfoyle was Smith in Mighty Joe Young

Who did Paul Guilfoyle portray in It Happened Tomorrow?
Paul Guilfoyle was Shep in It Happened Tomorrow

Who did Paul Guilfoyle play in Torch Song?
Paul Guilfoyle was Monty Rolfe in Torch Song

What role did Paul Guilfoyle play in Brother Orchid?
Paul Guilfoyle played Red Martin in Brother Orchid

What role did Paul Guilfoyle portray in White Heat?
Paul Guilfoyle played Roy Parker in White Heat

Who did Paul Guilfoyle play in Julius Caesar?
Paul Guilfoyle was Citizens of Rome in Julius Caesar

What role did Paul Guilfoyle play in The Grapes of Wrath?
Paul Guilfoyle played Floyd in The Grapes of Wrath

What role did Paul Guilfoyle portray in Carefree?
Paul Guilfoyle played Elevator Starter in Carefree


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