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Robb Wilton(1881-1957)

  • Actor
  • Writer
  • Soundtrack
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Robb Wilton was born on 28 August 1881 in Liverpool, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Two's Company (1936), The Love Match (1955) and It's Love Again (1936). He was married to Florence Palmer. He died on 1 May 1957 in London, England, UK.
BornAugust 28, 1881
DiedMay 1, 1957(75)
BornAugust 28, 1881
DiedMay 1, 1957(75)
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Known for

Two's Company (1936)
Two's Company
  • Mr. Muddlecombe
  • 1936
The Love Match (1955)
The Love Match
6.3
  • Mr. Muddlecombe
  • 1955
Robert Young and Jessie Matthews in It's Love Again (1936)
It's Love Again
6.3
  • Boys
  • 1936
Ralph Fiennes and Natasha Richardson in The White Countess (2005)
The White Countess
6.5
  • Soundtrack
  • 2005

Credits

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Actor

  • The Love Match (1955)
    The Love Match
    6.3
    • Mr. Muddlecombe
    • 1955
  • Edward Everett Horton, Jack Buchanan, and Otto Kruger in The Amazing Mr. Forrest (1939)
    The Amazing Mr. Forrest
    6.0
    • Barman (uncredited)
    • 1939
  • Many Tanks Mr. Atkins (1938)
    Many Tanks Mr. Atkins
    • 1938
  • Break the News (1938)
    Break the News
    6.2
    • The Cab Driver
    • 1938
  • Chips
    • P.C. Chester
    • 1938
  • Fine Feathers
    • Tim McPherson
    • 1937
  • Take My Tip
    • Foreman
    • 1937
  • Spring Handicap (1937)
    Spring Handicap
    5.6
    • Hanky Panky's Owner
    • 1937
  • Stars on Parade (1936)
    Stars on Parade
    5.3
    • Norman, the police sergeant (uncredited)
    • 1936
  • Rhythm in the Air (1936)
    Rhythm in the Air
    • 1936
  • The Interrupted Honeymoon (1936)
    The Interrupted Honeymoon
    • Henry Briggs
    • 1936
  • Robert Young and Jessie Matthews in It's Love Again (1936)
    It's Love Again
    6.3
    • Boys
    • 1936
  • Servants All
    Short
    • Watkins
    • 1936
  • Two's Company (1936)
    Two's Company
    • Mr. Muddlecombe
    • 1936
  • Mother, Don't Rush Me
    • Samuel Honey
    • 1936

Writer

  • The Fire Brigade
    Short
    • sketch
    • 1928

Soundtrack

  • Ralph Fiennes and Natasha Richardson in The White Countess (2005)
    The White Countess
    6.5
    • performer: "I Should Say So"
    • writer: "I Should Say So"
    • 2005
  • A Fire Has Been Arranged (1935)
    A Fire Has Been Arranged
    5.4
    • performer: "It Doesn't Cost A Thing To Smile", "The Latest Members Of The Fire Brigade" (uncredited)
    • 1935

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Rob Wilton
  • Born
    • August 28, 1881
    • Liverpool, England, UK
  • Died
    • May 1, 1957
    • London, England, UK
  • Spouse
    • Florence Palmer1904 - 1956 (her death, 1 child)
  • Other works
    Appeared in a number of BBC Radio series during the 1930s and 40s, usually playing incompetent magistrate Mr. Muddlecombe J.P.

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