Harry Cheshire

Harry Cheshire was an American actor known for his roles in Impact, The First Traveling Saleslady, and Dangerous Mission. He was born on August 16, 1891, in Emporia, Kansas, USA, and passed away on June 16, 1968, in Orange County, California, USA.

Personal and Family Life

Few details are available about Harry Cheshire’s personal and family life. He was affectionately nicknamed “Pappy,” and he often portrayed characters like bankers and townsmen in his roles. His charm and distinctive syrupy voice made him a recognizable figure in classic films and television.

Career

Cheshire had a long and varied career in entertainment, best known for playing Judge Ben Wiley in the popular TV series Buffalo Bill, Jr. He also effectively portrayed villains, such as his role in Dangerous Mission. Additionally, he made numerous appearances across various films, showcasing his versatility as a character actor.

Death and Legacy

Harry Cheshire died on June 16, 1968, in Orange County, California, but the details surrounding his death remain undisclosed. Despite this, his contributions to film and television continue to be remembered, particularly his iconic roles that left a mark on the industry.

Filmography

Title	Release Date	Character
The Woman on Pier 13	1950-06-15	J. Francis Cornwall
Riders of the Whistling Pines	1949-03-16	Dr. Daniel Chadwick
Adventures of Gallant Bess	1948-10-01	Edward “Doc” Gray
The Flame	1947-11-24	The Minister
The Invisible Wall	1947-10-15	Eugene Hamilton
Dangerous Mission	1954-03-06	Mr. Elster
The Luckiest Guy in the World	1947-01-25	Mr. Mossley
Smooth as Silk	1946-02-01	Wolcott
Lonely Heart Bandits	1950-08-29	Sheriff Polk
Springtime in the Sierras	1947-07-15	Cap Foster
Bannerline	1951-10-12	Mayor Ducat
The Family Secret	1951-10-21	Dr. Black
Brimstone	1949-08-15	Calvin Willis
Incident	1948-10-30	T.A. Hartley
It’s a Wonderful Life	1946-12-20	Dr. Campbell (uncredited)
The Big Country	1958-09-30	Party Guest (uncredited)
Barnyard Follies	1940-10-05	Harry ‘Pappy’ Cheshire
Moonrise	1948-10-01	J.B. Sykes
O, My Darling Clementine	1943-12-31	‘Pappy’ Cheshire
The First Traveling Saleslady	1956-08-01	Judge Benson
The Sniper	1952-05-09	Mayor
16 Fathoms Deep	1948-07-25	Uncle Mike
Devil’s Canyon	1953-08-13	Happy (uncredited)
Smoky Mountain Melody	1948-12-16	Doc Moffitt
Traffic in Crime	1946-06-28	Dan Marlowe
The Flying Missile	1950-12-24	First Senator
The Arizona Cowboy	1950-04-01	David Carson
Thunder in God’s Country	1951-04-07	Mayor Larkin
Impact	1949-03-20	Irene’s Attorney
Chain Gang	1950-11-01	Editor Daniel “Pop” O’Donnell
The Tender Years	1948-01-03	Fred Ackley
Child of Divorce	1946-10-14	Judge
Again Pioneers	1950-11-01	Col. Garnett
Swing Your Partner	1943-05-20	Harry ‘Pappy’ Cheshire
Night Wind	1948-09-01	Judge Thorgeson
Ruthless	1948-04-16	Lawyer Nevin (Uncredited)
Blue Blood	1951-01-28	McArthur
The Restless Breed	1957-05-01	Mayor Johnson
Rhubarb	1951-08-29	Mr. Seegle – Board Member (uncredited)
Dick Tracy vs. Cueball	1946-11-22	Jules Sparkle
No Sad Songs for Me	1950-04-27	Mel Fenelly (uncredited)
Nightmare Alley	1947-10-09	Mr. Prescott (uncredited)
Air Hostess	1949-08-25	Dr. Lee
Dick Tracy vs. Cueball	1946-11-22	Jules Sparkle (uncredited)
Fireman Save My Child	1954-05-02	Commissioner Spencer
Slippy McGee	1948-01-15	Dr. Moore
Sport of Kings	1947-06-26	Theodore McKeogh
For the Love of Mary	1948-09-01	Col. Hedley
Lucky Losers	1950-05-14	John Martin
My Man Godfrey	1957-10-11	Elliott