American actor (1884–1942)
Richard Tucker
Tucker in 1920
Born (1884-06-04 ) June 4, 1884Died December 5, 1942(1942-12-05) (aged 58) Resting place Forest Lawn Memorial Park , Glendale, California Occupation Actor Years active 1911–1940 Spouse(s) Mabel Reed (m. 1906; div. 19??) Ruth Mitchell (m. 1924; div. 19??) Arlene Andrews (m. 1931; div. 1936) Erma O. Deen (m.193?; div.1938)
Richard Whitlock Tucker (June 4, 1884 – December 5, 1942) was an American actor. Tucker was born in Brooklyn, New York . Appearing in more than 260 films between 1911 and 1940, he was the first official member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and a founding member of SAG's Board of Directors. Tucker died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles from a heart attack . He is interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park , in an unmarked niche in Great Mausoleum, Columbarium of Faith.
Personal life
In December 1931, Tucker announced his intention to marry his third wife, New York dancer Arlene Andrews.[ 1] They married on December 15 and divorced in October 1936, having been separated for over a year.[ 2] In September 1938, he divorced his wife of "a few months", Erma O. Deen.[ 3]
Selected filmography
Tucker in The Road to Ruin (1934)
Who Will Marry Mary? (1913) - Duke Leonardo de Ferrara
The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere (film) [it ] (1914), directed by Charles Brabin
Vanity Fair (1915) - George Osborne
The Ring of the Borgias (1915) - Donald Rivers
When Love Is King (1916) - Felix, the King
The Cossack Whip (1916) - Sergius Kordkin
The Master Passion (1917) - Professor Alberto Martino
Threads of Fate (1917) - Dr. Grant Hunter
Pardners (1917) - Justus Morrow
The Royal Pauper (1917) - William, The Prince Charming, at 21
The Cloud (1917) - John Saunders
The Law of the North (1917) - The Rt. Hon. Reginald Annesley
The Power of Decision (1917) - Austin Bland
The On-the-Square Girl (1917) - Actor
The Little Chevalier (1917) - Delaup
Think It Over (1917) - Henry Whitworth
Babbling Tongues (1917) - Viscount de Bellerive
Behind the Mask (1917) - Lord Strathmore
The Woman in Room 13 (1920) - Joe
Dollars and Sense (1920) - George Garrison
Darling Mine (1920) - Jay Savoy
The Great Lover (1920) - Ward
The Branding Iron (1920) - Prosper Gael
Roads of Destiny (1921) - Lewis Marsh
A Voice in the Dark (1921) - Lieutenant Patrick Cloyd
The Old Nest (1921) - Tom at 36
Don't Neglect Your Wife (1921) - George Geary
What Love Will Do (1921) - Herbert Dawson
Everything for Sale (1921) - Lee Morton
Voices of the City (1921) - Clancy
A Virginia Courtship (1921) - Dwight Neville
Grand Larceny (1922) - Franklin
The Worldly Madonna (1922) - Alan Graves
Yellow Men and Gold (1922) - Lynch
Strange Idols (1922) - Malcolm Sinclair
When the Devil Drives (1922) - John Graham
A Self-Made Man (1922) - Hugo Bonsall
Rags to Riches (1922) - Blackwell Clarke
Remembrance (1922) - J.P. Grout Jr.
Hearts Aflame (1923) - Philip Rowe
The Dangerous Age (1923) - Robert Chanslor
Poor Men's Wives (1923) - Richard Smith-Blanton
Is Divorce a Failure? (1923) - David Lockwood
Lovebound (1923) - Paul Meredith
Her Accidental Husband (1923) - Paul Dupré
The Eleventh Hour (1923) - Herbert Glenville
Cameo Kirby (1923) - Cousin Aaron Randall
The Broken Wing (1923) - Sylvester Cross
Beau Brummel (1924) - Lord Stanhope
40-Horse Hawkins (1924) - Rudolph Catalina
Helen's Babies (1924) - Tom Lawrence
The Fast Worker (1924) - Roxbury Medcroft
The Tornado (1924) - Ross Travers
The Star Dust Trail (1924) - John Benton
The Bridge of Sighs (1925) - Glenn Hayden
The Man Without a Country (1925) - Aaron Burr
The Air Mail (1925) - Jim Cronin
The Lure of the Wild (1925) - Gordon Daniels
The Golden Cocoon (1925) - Mr. Renfro
The Blind Goddess (1926) - Henry Kelling
That's My Baby (1926) - Schuyler Van Loon
Devil's Island (1926) - Jean Valyon
Shameful Behavior? (1926) - Jack Lee
The Lily (1926) - Huzar
A Kiss in a Taxi (1927) - Henri Le Sage
Matinee Ladies (1927) - Tom Mannion
The World at Her Feet (1927) - Dr. H.G. Pauls
Wings (1927) - Air Commander
Dearie (1927) - Luigi
The Bush Leaguer (1927) - Wallace Ramsey
The Desired Woman (1927) - Sir Sydney Vincent
Sumuru (1927) - Antonio Santos
Women's Wares (1927) - Frank Stanton
The Jazz Singer (1927) - Harry Lee
Beware of Married Men (1928) - Leonard Gilbert
Thanks for the Buggy Ride (1928) - Mr. McBride
The Crimson City (1928) - Richard Brand
A Bit of Heaven (1928) - Mark Storm
The Grain of Dust (1928) - George
Loves of an Actress (1928) - Baron Hartman
Show Girl (1928) - Jack Milton
Captain Swagger (1928) - Phil Poole
Show Folks (1928) - Vaudeville Performer
On Trial (1928) - Prosecuting Attorney
Love Over Night (1928) - Richard TThorne
My Man (1928) - Waldo
The Border Patrol (1928) - Earl Hanway
Lucky Boy (1928) - Mr. Ellis
Daughters of Desire (1929)
The Dummy (1929) - Blackie Baker
The Squall (1929) - Josef
This Is Heaven (1929) - E.D. Wallace
The King of the Kongo (1929) - Chief of the Secret Service
The Unholy Night (1929) - Col. Davidson
Half Marriage (1929) - Mr. Page
Painted Faces (1929) - District Attorney
Navy Blues (1929) - Man Dancing with Alice (uncredited)
Peacock Alley (1930) - Martin Saunders
Puttin' On the Ritz (1930) - Fenway Brooks
The Lone Defender (1930, Serial) - Introductory Host / Narrator (uncredited)
The Benson Murder Case (1930) - Anthony Benson
Courage (1930) - James Rudlin
Safety in Numbers (1930) - F. Carstair Reynolds
Shadow of the Law (1930) - Lew Durkin
Recaptured Love (1930) - Rawlings
Manslaughter (1930) - J.P. Albee, Attorney
College Lovers (1930) - Gene Hutton
Brothers (1930) - Prosecuting Attorney
The Bat Whispers (1930) - Mr. Bell
Madonna of the Streets (1930) - Kingsley[ 4]
Inspiration (1931) - Galand, the Writer
Stepping Out (1931) - Charley Miller
The Spy (1931) - Minor Role
Hell Bound (1931) - Gilbert
Too Young to Marry (1931) - Chester Armstrong
Seed (1931) - Bliss
Up for Murder (1931) - Cyril Herk
The Black Camel (1931) - Wilkie Ballou (uncredited)
A Holy Terror (1931) - Tom Hedges
Graft (1931) - District Attorney Martin Harrison
Convicted (1931) - Tony Blair
The Deceiver (1931) - Mr. Lawton
X Marks the Spot (1931) - Prosecutor Walter
The Devil Plays (1931) - Gerald Murdock
Maker of Men (1931) - Mr. Rhodes
The Shadow of the Eagle (1932, Serial) - Maj. Evans
Careless Lady (1932) - Captain Gerard
Symphony of Six Million (1932) - Guest at Redemption Ceremony (uncredited)
Flames (1932) - Garson
Week-End Marriage (1932) - Mr. Jameson (uncredited)
The Stoker (1932) - Alan Ballard
Guilty as Hell (1932) - District Attorney
Pack Up Your Troubles (1932) - Mr. Smith
A Successful Calamity (1932) - Lawrence, Partington's Partner
Hat Check Girl (1932) - Mr. Reynolds (uncredited)
The Crash (1932) - Frank Parrish (uncredited)
The Ironmaster (1933) - Paul Rankin
Men Must Fight (1933) - Doctor (uncredited)
Daring Daughters (1933) - Lawton
The World Gone Mad (1933) - Graham Gaines
The Working Man (1933) - Reeves Co. Board Member (uncredited)
Made on Broadway (1933) - Party Guest (uncredited)
Her Resale Value (1933)
Midnight Mary (1933) - Club Imperial Manager (uncredited)
Saturday's Millions (1933) - Mr. Chandler
Meet the Baron (1933) - Radio Station Boss (uncredited)
Day of Reckoning (1933) - Party Guest (uncredited)
Only Yesterday (1933) - One of Jim's Friends (uncredited)
College Coach (1933) - Regent (uncredited)
Goodbye Love (1933) - Eddie the Lawyer
The Women in His Life (1933) - Prosecutor (uncredited)
Public Stenographer (1934) - James Martin Sr.
This Side of Heaven (1934) - Henry W. Maxwell - Producer (uncredited)
The Show-Off (1934) - Mr. Edwards (uncredited)
The Countess of Monte Cristo (1934) - Joe - Picture Director
The Road to Ruin (1934) - Mr. Dixon
Looking for Trouble (1934) - Fuller (uncredited)
A Modern Hero (1934) - Mr. Eggelson
Sadie McKee (1934) - Dr. Patrick - with Dr. Briggs (uncredited)
Wild Gold (1934) - Cafe Manager (uncredited)
Operator 13 (1934) - Execution Officer (uncredited)
Money Means Nothing (1934) - George Whitney
Back Page (1934) - John H. Smith
Baby, Take a Bow (1934) - Mr. Carson
Paris Interlude (1934) - Stevens
Handy Andy (1934) - Mr. Beauregard
The Girl from Missouri (1934) - Paige's Office Manager (uncredited)
Take the Stand (1934) - Mr. Burnside
A Successful Failure (1934) - J.W. Blair, Atlas Broadcasting
Elinor Norton (1934) - Civilian Doctor (uncredited)
Evelyn Prentice (1934) - Mr. Dillingham - Party Guest (uncredited)
Sing Sing Nights (1934) - Attorney General
Biography of a Bachelor Girl (1935) - Mr. Neff (uncredited)
Buried Loot (1935, Short) - Bank President (uncredited)
Symphony of Living (1935) - Michael Rupert
Society Doctor (1935) - McKenzie - Doctor in Gallery (uncredited)
Shadow of Doubt (1935) - Mark Torrey
West Point of the Air (1935) - George - Dare's Companion at Football Game (uncredited)
Mister Dynamite (1935) - Doctor (uncredited)
$10 Raise (1935) - Mr. Striker (uncredited)
Murder in the Fleet (1935) - Harry Jeffries
Calm Yourself (1935) - Police Inspector
Dante's Inferno (1935) - Mr. Hamilton (uncredited)
Here Comes the Band (1935) - Jim - Banker in Band
Diamond Jim (1935) - Headwaiter (uncredited)
It's in the Air (1935) - Revenue Chief (uncredited)
Too Tough to Kill (1935) - Mulhern (uncredited)
Ring Around the Moon (1936) - Baxter
The Farmer in the Dell (1936) - Lou Wagner (uncredited)
The Great Ziegfeld (1936) - Barber Shop Customer (uncredited)
In Paris, A.W.O.L. (1936) - Army Officer
Flash Gordon (1936, Serial) - Professor Gordon
Special Agent K-7 (1936) - John Adams - Chief Agent
In His Steps (1936)
Libeled Lady (1936) - Barker (uncredited)
Two Minutes to Play (1936) - Lyman Gaines
Flying Hostess (1936) - Doctor
The Plot Thickens (1936) - John Carter
Headline Crasher (1936) - Sen. James Tallant
We Who Are About to Die (1937) - Defense Attorney (uncredited)
She's Dangerous (1937) - District Attorney
The Woman I Love (1937) - General (uncredited)
Shall We Dance (1937) - Mr. Russell - Attorney (uncredited)
Armored Car (1937) - John Hale
Dangerous Holiday (1937) - Stone (uncredited)
I Cover the War! (1937) - Army Officer
Roaring Timber (1937) - Brooks (uncredited)
Make a Wish (1937) - Grant
Jungle Menace (1937) - Robert Banning
Big City (1937) - Dr. Franklin (uncredited)
Trapped by G-Men (1937) - Agency Chief Conover
The Girl Said No (1937) - Charles Dillon
Something to Sing About (1937) - Mr. Blaine
Rosalie (1937) - Colonel Brandon (uncredited)
She's Got Everything (1937) - Dr. Blicker (uncredited)
The Girl of the Golden West (1938) - Colonel (uncredited)
The Higgins Family (1938) - Burgess
Test Pilot (1938) - Pilot in Cafe (uncredited)
Delinquent Parents (1938) - Harry Jefferson
On the Great White Trail (1938) - Inspector Newcomb
Letter of Introduction (1938) - Mr. Tucker (uncredited)
The Texans (1938) - Gen. Corbett (uncredited)
Sons of the Legion (1938) - State Commander
Sweethearts (1938) - Man in Lobby (uncredited)
The Girl Downstairs (1938) - Opera House Manager (uncredited)
Trade Winds (1938) - John Johnson
Risky Business (1939) - District Attorney
They Made Her a Spy (1939) - Colonel at Explosion (uncredited)
Sudden Money (1939) - Mr. Rodney Hinds
Girl from Rio (1939) - Roger Montgomery
The Covered Trailer (1939) - Doctor
The Great Victor Herbert (1939) - Michael Brown
Road to Singapore (1940) - Officer on Ship (uncredited)
References
^ "Film Actor to Wed Dancer" . Los Angeles Times . December 12, 1931. Part II, p. 3. Retrieved February 6, 2024 .
^ "Court Corrects Actor's Error" . Los Angeles Times . October 22, 1936. Part II, p. 16. Retrieved February 6, 2024 .
^ "Actor Divorces Young Wife; Says She Loves Another" . Los Angeles Times . September 15, 1938. p. 4. Retrieved February 6, 2024 .
^ "Richard Tucker Signed" . Los Angeles Times . November 9, 1930. Part III, p. 22. Retrieved February 6, 2024 .
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