Phil Dunham (1885 – 1972) was an American actor and screenwriter.
Biography
Born in London, England, Dunham had a career that spanned silent films and “talkies”. His screenplays include several films with African American casts.
He had leading roles in Cameo Comedies. He died in Los Angeles, California.
Partial filmography
Actor
The Heart of the Hills (1914) as Dave’s Brother
The Romance of Tarzan (1918) as Englishman
Good Night, Nurse (1920)
Two Minutes to Go (1921) as Professor of Spanish (as Phillip Dunham)
The Deuce of Spades (1922)
The Barnstormer (1922) as Stage Carpenter
Alias Julius Caesar (1922), as Billy’s Valet
The Dangerous Maid (1923) as Private Stich
The Fighting Parson (1933)
Down to Their Last Yacht (1934)
Aces Wild (1936), as Anson
I’ll Name the Murderer (1936)
Ghost Town (1936) as Abe Rankin
Hair-Trigger Casey (1936) as Abner
Gun Grit (1936) as Henchman
Idaho Kid (1936) as Tumblebug
Romance Rides the Range (1936) as Doctor
Cavalcade of the West (1936) as Reporter
Aces Wild (1936)
Beware of Ladies (1936) as J. Robert Slank
Feud of the West (1936)
Navy Spy (1937) as Dr. Matthews
Trailin’ Trouble (1937) as Nester
Bank Alarm (1937) as Leon Curtis – Bank Clerk (as Philip Dunham)
Our Leading Citizen (1939) as Janitor
Westbound Stage (1939) as Jefferson Wells
West of Pinto Basin (1940) as Summers
Thundering Hoofs (1942) as Clem, a Telegrapher
Code of the Outlaw (1942) as Boyle
Swing, Cowboy, Swing (1946) as Fargo Agent
Writer
Rainbow Ranch (1933), co-writer
Stormy Trails (1936)
Fury Below (1936)
I’ll Name the Murderer (1936), co-writer
Special Agent K-7 (1937), co-writer
The Duke is Tops (1938)
Gang Smashers (1938), co-wrote screenplay adaptation
Life Goes On (1938)
Two Gun Troubador (1939), co-writer
Ridin’ the Trail (1940)
External Links
Actor Phil Dunham – Wikipedia
