Jed Prouty
Known for Acting
From Wikipedia Jed Prouty (April 6, 1879 – May 10, 1956) was an American film actor. Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Prouty was a vaudeville performer before becoming a film actor. Mostly appearing in comedies, he occasionally performed a serious character role, for instance a small part as an oily publicist in A Star is Born (1937).
Filmography
A Star Is Born
1937
as Artie Carver (uncredited)
The Broadway Melody
1929
as Uncle Jed (uncredited)
Night Nurse
1931
as Archie - Father-to-be (uncredited)
Pot o' Gold
1941
as J.K. Louderman
Danger on the Air
1938
as Harry Jones
The Texas Rangers
1936
as District Attorney Dave Twitchell
Libeled Lady
1936
as Dickson (uncredited)
Music in the Air
1934
as Kirschner
Paid
1930
as Officer Williams (uncredited)
Hot Water
1937
as John Jones
She Had to Say Yes
1933
as Mr. Goran (uncredited)
College Holiday
1936
as Sheriff Trimble
Black Sheep
1935
as Orville Schmelling
Life Begins at Forty
1935
as Charles Beagle
The Florodora Girl
1930
as Old Man Dell
Bachelor Daddy
1941
as C. J. Chase
Hollywood Cavalcade
1939
as Keystone Cop Police Chief
Ella Cinders
1926
as Mayor
Under Your Spell
1936
as Mr. Twerp
Love Time
1934
as First Policeman (uncredited)