Percy Helton

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Characters played by Percy Helton

Sweetface (uncredited) — Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)

A minor background character with a distinctive facial expression.

Caleb, the wine merchant (uncredited) — The Robe (1953)

Background merchant providing historical atmosphere, likely appearing in market or court scenes.

Mr. Clyde — My Friend Irma (1949)

Supporting character in the New York setting, part of the local community.

Marlowe — Ambush at Tomahawk Gap (1953)

Marlowe is a poor prospector whose ranch was destroyed before the group encounters him. He trades them a mule and a damaged Sharps carbine for a Mexican saddle, providing McCord, Kid, and the others with supplies and a weapon for their journey.

'Scamper' Joad — Copper Canyon (1950)

'Scamper' Joad is a former Confederate soldier who recognizes Johnny Carter as resembling the colonel who once fought beside them at Forest Ridge. Together with other veterans, he offers Johnny a proposition to help resist Moss Balfour in Coppertown, making him part of the effort to organize opposition.

Warden B.W. Oswald — Jail Busters (1955)

Prison warden in jail-themed films

Younger brother — The Master Mind (1920)

Henry Allen’s younger brother is accused of murder and successfully prosecuted by district attorney Wainwright, although he is innocent. His case and the injustice Henry perceives in it drive Henry’s plan to retaliate against Wainwright by exploiting Maggie’s criminal past.

Mr. Wiggins — The Phantom Stagecoach (1957)

Mr. Wiggins is a passenger on Bradley's stagecoach when the gang stages a holdup using a phantom coach. After the passengers lose their freight and Mrs. Wiggins is slightly wounded, he and his wife want to return home. Hayden agrees to take them back despite Bradley's objections.

The Farmer — The Day of the Wolves (1971)

The Farmer and his wife are encountered by the thieves after they fly to the outskirts of Wellerton. The gang overcomes the couple before proceeding to destroy the bridge that connects the town to the main highway. The Farmer's role in the plot is limited to this encounter.

Career Overview

Percy Helton has 139 screen credits in a career dating back to 1915. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently The Bowery Boys Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Polly Pockets, The Offenders, Wicked Woman. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
139
Birth Date
1894-01-30
Birth Place
Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q727310), public domain (CC0).