Reginald Gardiner
Acting
Reginald Gardiner (27 February 1903 - 7 July 1980) was an English-born actor in film and television and a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in Britain. He made his film debut in 1926 in the silent film The Lodger, by Alfred Hitchcock. Moving to Hollywood, he was cast in numerous roles, often as a British butler. One of his most famous roles was that of Schultz in Charlie Chaplin's The Great Dictator. Toward the end of his career, Gardiner made increasing guest appearances on the leading television sitcoms of the 1960s, including Fess Parker's ABC series, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington as the lead guest in the episode "Citizen Bellows". His last major role was alongside Phyllis Diller in her short-lived ABC sitcom The Pruitts of Southampton (1966-67).
The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog
as Dancer at Ball (uncredited)
Age 23 (now 77)
The Laurel & Hardy Story: An Affectionate Rememberence
as Self (archive footage)
Age 86 (now 77)
I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now
as Will Hough
Age 44 (now 77)
The Horn Blows at Midnight
as Composer / Archie Dexter
Age 42 (now 77)
The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog
as Dancer at Ball (uncredited)
Age 23 (now 77)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
Age 59 (now 77)
The 20th Century Fox Hour
as Mr. Lynn Belvedere
Age 52 (now 77)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as Major Cook-Finch
Age 52 (now 77)
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Also Known As
William Reginald Gardiner
IMDB
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