Jesse Graves

Biography

Career Overview

Jesse Graves has 58 screen credits in a career dating back to 1933. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Boston Blackie Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Story of Doctor Carver, Memories and Melodies, Deep South. 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

58

Birth Date

1879-03-11 00:00:00

Birth Place

Des Moines, Iowa, USA

Known For

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  The Story of Doctor Carver
• 

  Memories and Melodies
• 

  Deep South
• 

  Whispers
• 

  All-American Co-Ed
• 

  Give Me Liberty

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

• Boston Blackie Collection (1 titles)
• Michael Shayne Collection (1 titles)
• Lone Wolf Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Nora Cecil (1 collaborations)
• Jean Chatburn (1 collaborations)
• Willie Best (1 collaborations)
• Daisy Bufford (1 collaborations)
• Clarence Muse (1 collaborations)
• Bertha Powell (1 collaborations)
• John Nesbitt (1 collaborations)
• William Bailey (1 collaborations)
• Margaret Bert (1 collaborations)
• John Burton (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (58 credits)

  • Ruthless

    Phillips, Mansfield's Servant (Uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1948
  • Secret Beyond the Door

    Train Porter (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1947
  • The Egg and I

    Porter (Uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1947
  • The Sea of Grass

    Luke (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1947
  • California

    Black Servant (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1947
  • Johnny O'Clock

    Redcap

    actor

    actors
    1947
  • Without Reservations

    Porter (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1946
  • Tomorrow Is Forever

    Ambrose

    actor

    actors
    1946
  • Dangerous Partners

    Railroad Station Porter (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1945
  • Keep Your Powder Dry

    Elevator Operator #2 (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1945
  • The Missing Juror

    Train Porter (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1944
  • None Shall Escape

    Member of Tribunal (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1944
  • Mission to Moscow

    White House Butler (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1943
  • After Midnight with Boston Blackie

    Dining Car Waiter

    actor

    actors
    1943
  • Ten Gentlemen from West Point

    Sam (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1942
  • They Died with Their Boots On

    Black Servant (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1941
  • All-American Co-Ed

    Redcap

    actor

    actors
    1941
  • Lydia

    Michael's Servant

    actor

    actors
    1941
  • The Little Foxes

    Headwaiter (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1941
  • Love Crazy

    Bristol's Butler (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1941
  • Lady from Louisiana

    Louis Napoleon, Mirbeau Servant

    actor

    actors
    1941
  • Citizen Kane

    Joseph (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1941
  • Sleepers West

    Waiter (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1941
  • The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance

    Train Steward

    actor

    actors
    1941
  • Whispers

    Minister (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1941
  • The Howards of Virginia

    Robert

    actor

    actors
    1940
  • They Drive by Night

    Charles Culpepper (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1940
  • Maryland

    actor

    actors
    1940
  • Safari

    Chief

    actor

    actors
    1940
  • Abe Lincoln in Illinois

    Onlooker at Debate (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1940
  • Swanee River

    Butler

    actor

    actors
    1939
  • On Dress Parade

    Mess Hall Aaiter (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1939
  • Allegheny Uprising

    Governor's Servant

    actor

    actors
    1939
  • Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

    Black Committeeman (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1939
  • On Your Toes

    Chauffeur

    actor

    actors
    1939
  • In Name Only

    Train Waiter (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1939
  • These Glamour Girls

    Porter (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1939
  • Stronger Than Desire

    Porter at Train Station (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1939
  • The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

    Wilkes' Black Butler (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1939
  • Going Places

    Butler at Party

    actor

    actors
    1938
  • Out West with the Hardys

    Ambrose (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1938
  • The Lady Objects

    Doorman

    actor

    actors
    1938
  • You Can't Take It with You

    Man (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1938
  • The Story of Doctor Carver

    George Washington Carver's Father (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1938
  • The Beloved Brat

    Butler at Party

    actor

    actors
    1938
  • Jezebel

    Servant (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1938
  • Mannequin

    Penthouse Servant (Uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1938
  • The Invisible Menace

    Servant

    actor

    actors
    1938
  • Easy Living

    Graves - J.B. Ball's Porter (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1937
  • Make Way for Tomorrow

    Minor Role (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1937
  • Once a Doctor

    Servant

    actor

    actors
    1937
  • Deep South

    Minister

    actor

    actors
    1937
  • Give Me Liberty

    Washington's Servant Moses (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1936
  • The Green Pastures

    General (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1936
  • Three Godfathers

    Cook (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1936
  • Memories and Melodies

    Servant (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1935
  • Imitation of Life

    Pallbearer (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1934
  • The House on 56th Street

    Roulette Player (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1933