Victor Potel
- Birthday
- Oct 12, 1889
Bio: Gawky, comic actor Victor Potel started out in one- and two-reel comedies, starring in Universal's Snakeville series. Potel went on to essay supporting parts in feature films of the 1920s, then played bits and walk-ons in such talkies as Three Godfathers (1936) and The Big Store (1941). He was a member of filmmaker Preston Sturges' unofficial stock company from… More Bio: Gawky, comic actor Victor Potel started out in one- and two-reel comedies, starring in Universal's Snakeville series. Potel went on to essay supporting parts in feature films of the 1920s, then played bits and walk-ons in such talkies as Three Godfathers (1936) and The Big Store (1941). He was a member of filmmaker Preston Sturges' unofficial stock company from 1940's Christmas in July until his death in 1947. One of Victor Potel's final film roles was diminutive Indian peddler Crowbar in The Egg and I (1947), a character played by Chief Yowlachie, Teddy Hart, Zachary Charles, and Stan Ross in the subsequent Ma and Pa Kettle series. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Victor Potel Videos
Sullivan's Travels
Strange Illusion
Hail The Conquering Hero
The Miracle Of Morgan's Creek
The Palm Beach Story
Filmography
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The Egg and I (1947)
- Crowbar
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Sin of Harold Diddlebock (1947)
- Prof. Potelle
- 89%
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The Shocking Miss Pilgrim (1947)
- Speaker
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Ramrod (1947)
- Burch Nellice
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The Glass Alibi (1946)
- Gas Attendant
- See all 57 films
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