Murray Kinnell

Biography

Murray Kinnell (24 July 1889 – 11 August 1954) was a British-born American actor, recognized for playing smooth, gentlemanly, although rather shady characters. He began acting on the English stage in 1907, toured in the United States from 1912 through 1914, then returned to England where he served in the British Army during World War I. After the war, he emigrated to the US. He appeared in 71 films between the pre-code era of 1930 and 1937. He later served the Screen Actors Guild in several positions for 16 years. [biography (excerpted) from Wikipedia]

Known For

Freaks

as Freakshow Barker (uncredited)

The Public Enemy

as Putty Nose

Grand Hotel

as Schweimann

Captain Blood

as Court Clerk

Captains Courageous

as Minister (uncredited)

Mad Love

as Charles, Theatre Official (Uncredited)

The Prince and the Pauper

as Hugo

The Black Camel

as Archie Smith

Charlie Chan in London

as Phillips

Think Fast, Mr. Moto

as Joseph B. Wilkie