Paul Guilfoyle

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Characters played by Paul Guilfoyle

Roy Parker — White Heat (1949)

Roy Parker is an inmate paid by 'Big Ed' Somers to assassinate Arthur 'Cody' Jarrett in prison. He attempts to crush Arthur 'Cody' Jarrett with a heavy piece of machinery in the workshop, but Vic Pardo intervenes and saves him. Parker later escapes from prison alongside Arthur 'Cody' Jarrett, Vic Pardo, and other inmates.

Santos — Apache (1954)

Santos is an Apache figure told that Geronimo’s removal may make him chief. Rather than welcoming the prospect, he recognizes that he would rule only over old men and boys, revealing the damage caused by the forced separation of the Apache people. His perspective reinforces Massai’s opposition to surrender and removal.

Jim Trask — Fight for Your Lady (1937)

A reporter in Budapest, Jim Trask is drunk when he persuades the equally inebriated Robert Densmore to pursue the nightclub singer Marietta. The plan provokes Marietta's jealous beau, Spadissimo, into challenging Robert to a duel, which suits Robert's wish to die after Marcia has left him.

Clarence 'Pearly' Gates — The Saint In Palm Springs (1941)

Influential underworld figure orchestrating smuggling and high-stakes criminal schemes.

Clarence 'Pearly' Gates — The Saint Takes Over (1940)

Associate involved in the New York and Palm Springs criminal networks.

Erik — White Savage (1943)

Erik works with Sam Miller and reports that Princess Tahia's boat has passed the reef, bringing her back into Sam's plans. Sam sends him to test Tahia and interfere with her relationship with Kaloe. Erik's visit exposes Sam's personal interest in the princess, linking him to the conflict surrounding Tahia and Kaloe.

Uncle Newton — Miss Mink of 1949 (1949)

Uncle Newton lives with Alice, Joe, and Mrs. Marshall, and works as an insurance salesman. Joe gives him money to insure Alice's mink, but Newton's bookie demands the cash; Newton does not insure the coat. His failure becomes crucial when the real thieves take the mink and Joe realizes there is no insurance to claim.

Art Martin — Behind The Headlines (1937)

Art Martin is a gangster who plans a robbery of a gold shipment bound for Fort Knox with his crew. Haines's hidden microphone lets the reporters overhear the plot, but Martin evades Haines and Tiny when they try to follow him. Martin's gang ambushes the armored truck and takes the gold to Potter's cave hideout, where the authorities eventually intervene.

Norris — Hideaway (1937)

Norris leads a rival gang that learns from Frankie that Clarke and his men are hiding in the Peterson house. His gang intercepts Clarke and the others as they try to flee to Mexico, fatally shooting Clarke. Later, Norris enters the Peterson house, where Frankie accidentally shoots and kills him.

Manager, Florence Apartments — Time to Kill (1942)

An apartment manager who provides a location-based connection to the investigation and the movement of people around the case.

Vasiley — The Soldier and the Lady (1937)

An associate of Ivan Ogareff who attempts to assassinate Michel Strogoff during the journey. Zangarra intervenes and prevents the killing, linking Vasiley’s failed attack to her decision to protect Michel after he saves her from a bear. The plot summary gives no further actions or details about Vasiley.

Frank Bent — You Can't Buy Luck (1937)

An old friend of Joe who owns a cab business. Joe provides him with financial assistance to keep his business afloat, and later relies on Frank's cab to navigate the city while evading the police and investigating the murder.

Career Overview

Paul Guilfoyle has 109 screen credits in a career dating back to 1932. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently The Saint with 3 titles. Signature works include Remember the Night, The Story of Alfred Nobel, Stage Fright. 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
109
Birth Date
1902-07-14
Birth Place
Jersey City, New Jersey, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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