Paul Stanton (actor)

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Paul Stanton
Paul Stanton in Youth on Parole (1937).jpg
Stanton in Youth on Parole (1937)
Born
Paul George Stahl

(1884-12-21)December 21, 1884
DiedOctober 9, 1955(1955-10-09) (aged 70)
OccupationActor
Years active19331972

Paul Stanton (born Paul George Stahl; December 21, 1884 October 9, 1955) was an American character actor and bit-part player in American films.

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Originally from Illinois, he appeared in about 130 films between 1918 and 1952, mostly in supporting roles. He often portrayed authoritarian figures like judges, attorneys, managers, officials and doctors.

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