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Lee Phelps

Lee Phelps

1893 – 1953·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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Lee Phelps (May 15, 1893 – March 19, 1953) was an American film actor. He appeared in over 600 films between 1917 and 1953, mainly in uncredited roles. He also appeared in three films - Grand Hotel, You Can't Take It with You, and Gone with the Wind - that won the Academy Award for Best Picture.

Phelps appeared in the 1952 episode "Outlaw's Paradise" as a judge in the syndicated western television series The Adventures of Kit Carson, starring Bill Williams in the title role. He also appeared in a 1952 TV episode (#90) of The Lone Ranger.

Filmography

The Penalty

The Penalty

1920Policeman (uncredited)
Why Worry?

Why Worry?

1923Guest (uncredited)
The Kiss

The Kiss

1929Tour Guide (uncredited)
Danger Lights

Danger Lights

1931Railroad Worker (uncredited)
I Cover the Waterfront

I Cover the Waterfront

1933