Jesse Graves

Characters played by Jesse Graves

Ambrose (uncredited) — Out West with the Hardys (1938)

An uncredited minor figure appearing briefly in the western episode.

Train Steward — The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance (1941)

Train staff member assisting passengers.

Dining Car Waiter — After Midnight with Boston Blackie (1943)

Railway server providing meals to passengers.

Waiter (uncredited) — Sleepers West (1941)

Restaurant waiter with a brief appearance.

Career Overview

Jesse Graves has 58 screen credits in a career dating back to 1933. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Ma and Pa Kettle 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
Birth Place: Des Moines, Iowa, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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