Arthur Malet

Born:1927年9月24日

Place of Birth:Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire, England, UK

Known For:Acting

Biography

Arthur Malet, a talented English actor, made a significant impact on both stage and screen throughout his career. Born in Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire, England in 1927, Malet later ventured to the United States in the 1950s to pursue his passion for acting. His journey began on the stage, where he showcased his remarkable talent and earned two Drama Desk Awards in 1957.

In the 1960s, Malet's career flourished as he took on roles that required him to portray characters much older than his actual age. One of his most notable performances during this time was as Mr. Dawes, Jr. in the beloved film "Mary Poppins." His ability to embody characters with depth and authenticity captivated audiences and critics alike.

Malet's versatility as an actor shone through in his portrayal of Joe Fenwick in a 1972 episode of the iconic series "Columbo," titled "Dagger of the Mind." He continued to showcase his talent on the big screen, delivering memorable performances such as a village elder in Mel Brooks' comedic masterpiece "Young Frankenstein" in 1974, and as Tootles in the beloved fantasy film "Hook" in 1991.

Beyond his work in film, Malet also left his mark on television with appearances in shows like "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour," where he starred in the gripping episode "The McGregor Affair" in 1964. His ability to bring characters to life with depth and authenticity made him a sought-after actor in both film and television.

Throughout his career, Arthur Malet's dedication to his craft and his ability to immerse himself fully in every role he took on set him apart as a truly remarkable talent in the entertainment industry. His legacy as an actor continues to live on through his memorable performances that have left a lasting impact on audiences worldwide.

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Halloween

Graveyard Keeper

1978

Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween Night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois to kill again.

Hook

Tootles

1991

The boy who wasn't supposed to grow up—Peter Pan—does just that, becoming a soulless corporate lawyer whose workaholism could cost him his wife and kids. During his trip to see Granny Wendy in London, the vengeful Capt. Hook kidnaps Peter's kids and forces Peter to return to Neverland.

Anastasia

Travelling Man / Major Domo (voice)

1997

Ten years after she was separated from her family, an eighteen-year-old orphan with vague memories of the past sets out to Paris in hopes of reuniting with her grandmother. She is accompanied by two con men, who intend to pass her off as the Grand Duchess Anastasia to the Dowager Empress for a reward.

Mary Poppins

Mr. Dawes Jr.

1964

Mr Banks is looking for a nanny for his two mischievous children and comes across Mary Poppins, an angelic nanny. She not only brings a change in their lives but also spreads happiness.

Young Frankenstein

Village Elder

1974

A young neurosurgeon inherits the castle of his grandfather, the famous Dr. Victor von Frankenstein. In the castle he finds a funny hunchback, a pretty lab assistant and the elderly housekeeper. Young Frankenstein believes that the work of his grandfather was delusional, but when he discovers the book where the mad doctor described his reanimation experiment, he suddenly changes his mind.

The Black Cauldron

King Eidilleg (voice)

1985

Taran is an assistant pigkeeper with boyish dreams of becoming a great warrior. However, he has to put the daydreaming aside when his charge, an oracular pig named Hen Wen, is kidnapped by an evil lord known as the Horned King. The villain hopes Hen will show him the way to The Black Cauldron, which has the power to create a giant army of unstoppable soldiers.

In the Heat of the Night

Ulam

1967

African-American Philadelphia police detective Virgil Tibbs is arrested on suspicion of murder by Bill Gillespie, the racist police chief of tiny Sparta, Mississippi. After Tibbs proves not only his own innocence but that of another man, he joins forces with Gillespie to track down the real killer. Their investigation takes them through every social level of the town, with Tibbs making enemies as well as unlikely friends as he hunts for the truth.

The Secret of NIMH

Mr. Ages (voice)

1982

A widowed field mouse must move her family -- including an ailing son -- to escape a farmer's plow. Aided by a crow and a pack of superintelligent, escaped lab rats, the brave mother struggles to transplant her home to firmer ground.

The Enforcer

Innocent Bystander in Opening Action Sequence (uncredited)

1976

Dirty Harry Callahan returns again, this time saddled with a rookie female partner. Together, they must stop a terrorist group consisting of angry Vietnam veterans.

Dick Tracy

Diner Patron

1990

The comic strip detective finds his life vastly complicated when Breathless Mahoney makes advances towards him while he is trying to battle Big Boy Caprice's united mob.

A Little Princess

Charles Randolph

1995

When her father enlists to fight for the British in WWI, young Sara Crewe goes to New York to attend the same boarding school her late mother attended. She soon clashes with the severe headmistress, Miss Minchin, who attempts to stifle Sara's creativity and sense of self-worth.

Bedknobs and Broomsticks

Mr. Widdenfield (Museum Guard) (uncredited)

1971

Three children evacuated from London during World War II are forced to stay with an eccentric spinster. The children's initial fears disappear when they find out she is in fact a trainee witch.

Vanishing Point

Second Male Hitchhiker

1971

Kowalski works for a car delivery service, and takes delivery of a 1970 Dodge Challenger to drive from Colorado to San Francisco. Shortly after pickup, he takes a bet to get the car there in less than 15 hours.

Toys

Owen Owens

1992

Leslie Zevo is a fun-loving inventor who must save his late father's toy factory from his evil uncle, Leland, a war-mongering general who rules the operation with an iron fist and builds weapons disguised as toys.

Heaven Can Wait

Everett

1978

Joe Pendleton is a quarterback preparing to lead his team to the superbowl when he is almost killed in an accident. An overanxious angel plucks him to heaven only to discover that he wasn't ready to die, and that his body has been cremated. A new body must be found, and that of a recently-murdered millionaire is chosen. His wife and accountant—the murderers—are confused by this development, as he buys the L.A. Rams in order to once again quarterback them into the Superbowl.