Hooper Atchley

Biography

Hooper Atchley (1887–1943) was an American film actor. He appeared in 214 films between 1929 and 1944 and is known for his appearance as the inconsiderate father in the Our Gang film Birthday Blues.

Career Overview

Hooper Atchley has 137 screen credits in a career dating back to 1930. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Mr. Wong Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include The Outlaw Deputy, Mystery Mountain, Gun Justice. 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

137

Birth Date

1887-04-29 00:00:00

Birth Place

Ebenezer, Tennessee, USA

Known For

• 

  The Outlaw Deputy
• 

  Mystery Mountain
• 

  Gun Justice
• Rhapsody in Brew
• 

  The Dude Bandit
• 

  Gold

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

• Mr. Wong Collection (3 titles)
• Dick Tracy Collection (1 titles)
• Nick Carter (Walter Pidgeon) Collection (1 titles)
• Red Ryder Collection (1 titles)
• Edison Collection (1 titles)
• Nancy Drew Collection (1 titles)
• Blondie (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Otto Brower (3 collaborations)
• Ken Maynard (3 collaborations)
• Lafe McKee (3 collaborations)
• Bob Kortman (2 collaborations)
• Tom London (2 collaborations)
• Tarzan (2 collaborations)
• Billy Gilbert (2 collaborations)
• Jack Natteford (2 collaborations)
• Hans Weeren (1 collaborations)
• Robert Jahns (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (137 credits)

  • Squadron of Doom

    Baron Caldoni

    actor

    actors
    1949
  • Desert Command

    El Kadur

    actor

    actors
    1946
  • Lost Angel

    Pepi (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1943
  • Corvette K-225

    Civilian

    actor

    actors
    1943
  • The West Side Kid

    Businessman

    actor

    actors
    1943
  • Black Hills Express

    Mayor Jason Phelps

    actor

    actors
    1943
  • Honeymoon Lodge

    Theatrical Man

    actor

    actors
    1943
  • Action in the North Atlantic

    Lieutenant-Commander (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1943
  • Mission to Moscow

    Father (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1943
  • Slightly Dangerous

    Man Getting on Bus (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1943
  • Quiet Please, Murder

    Air Raid Warden

    actor

    actors
    1943
  • Idaho

    Board Member

    actor

    actors
    1943
  • G-men vs. the Black Dragon

    Harrison J. Caldwell [Ch. 5]

    actor

    actors
    1943
  • Gentleman Jim

    (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1942
  • For Me and My Gal

    Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1942
  • The Pride of the Yankees

    Lathered Man in Barber Shop (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1942
  • In Old California

    Higgins

    actor

    actors
    1942
  • Fingers at the Window

    Ambulance Doctor (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1942
  • This Time for Keeps

    Masquerade Party Judge

    actor

    actors
    1942
  • Inflation

    Clothing Store Manager (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1942
  • Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc.

    Arthur Trent

    actor

    actors
    1941
  • Johnny Eager

    Gambler Who Made Eight the Hard Way (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1941
  • Appointment for Love

    Headwaiter (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1941
  • King of the Texas Rangers

    Druggist Porter

    actor

    actors
    1941
  • Honky Tonk

    Senator Ford (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1941
  • Belle Starr

    Carpetbagger

    actor

    actors
    1941
  • The Little Foxes

    Party Guest (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1941
  • Our Wife

    Ticket Man (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1941
  • In the Navy

    Senate Committee Member (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1941
  • Repent at Leisure

    Floor Walker

    actor

    actors
    1941
  • Come Live with Me

    Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1941
  • Little Nellie Kelly

    Police Surgeon (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1940
  • The Gay Caballero

    Sheriff McBride

    actor

    actors
    1940
  • Sky Murder

    Mark - Party Guest

    actor

    actors
    1940
  • I Love You Again

    Man Greeting Wilson Saying 'Look Chief' (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1940
  • Haunted House

    Prosecuting Attorney

    actor

    actors
    1940
  • Adventures of Red Ryder

    Commissioner Treadway

    actor

    actors
    1940
  • Edison, the Man

    Broker

    actor

    actors
    1940
  • Free, Blonde and 21

    Payne, Sugar Daddy

    actor

    actors
    1940
  • Wolf of New York

    Detective

    actor

    actors
    1940
  • The Fatal Hour

    Frank Belden, Sr.

    actor

    actors
    1940
  • City of Chance

    Bill - Croupier

    actor

    actors
    1940
  • The Man Who Wouldn't Talk

    Finney's Lawyer

    actor

    actors
    1940
  • Geronimo

    George Boutwell

    actor

    actors
    1939
  • Saga of Death Valley

    Dr. Ward

    actor

    actors
    1939
  • Too Busy to Work

    Charles Carter

    actor

    actors
    1939
  • Pack Up Your Troubles

    Booking Agent

    actor

    actors
    1939
  • Honeymoon in Bali

    Peter (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1939
  • Chicken Wagon Family

    Mean-Looking Man

    actor

    actors
    1939
  • Mountain Rhythm

    Mr. Daniels

    actor

    actors
    1939
  • S.O.S Tidal Wave

    actor

    actors
    1939
  • East Side of Heaven

    Executive (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1939
  • The Mystery of Mr. Wong

    Carslake

    actor

    actors
    1939
  • Nancy Drew... Reporter

    The Chemist (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1939
  • The Phantom Creeps

    Experimental Lab Tech

    actor

    actors
    1939
  • Stand Up and Fight

    Fox Hunt Guest

    actor

    actors
    1939
  • Homicide Bureau

    Curtis - Crime Lab Technician

    actor

    actors
    1939
  • Pirates of the Skies

    actor

    actors
    1939
  • Trade Winds

    Detective (Uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1938
  • Blondie

    Man on Bus (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1938
  • Say It in French

    Bit Part

    actor

    actors
    1938
  • Gangster's Boy

    Sammy Trip

    actor

    actors
    1938
  • Cipher Bureau

    Cmdr. Nash

    actor

    actors
    1938
  • The Lady Objects

    Doctor

    actor

    actors
    1938
  • Mr. Wong, Detective

    Christian Wilk

    actor

    actors
    1938
  • Romance of the Limberlost

    actor

    actors
    1938
  • Hunted Men

    Headwaiter

    actor

    actors
    1938
  • Condemned Women

    Prosecutor

    actor

    actors
    1938
  • The Old Barn Dance

    Maxwell

    actor

    actors
    1938
  • Love and Hisses

    Joe Moss

    actor

    actors
    1937
  • Missing Witnesses

    Macey's Attorney (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1937
  • Radio Patrol

    Casey

    actor

    actors
    1937
  • The Women Men Marry

    Arnold (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1937
  • The Last Train from Madrid

    Martin (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1937
  • Border Cafe

    Railroad Ticket Agent (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1937
  • They Gave Him a Gun

    Army Doctor (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1937
  • You Only Live Once

    Teletype Operator (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1937
  • Find the Witness

    Carney

    actor

    actors
    1937
  • General Spanky

    Slavemaster at Meeting

    actor

    actors
    1936
  • Roarin' Lead

    Hackett

    actor

    actors
    1936
  • The Accusing Finger

    Senator

    actor

    actors
    1936
  • Without Orders

    Worried Man Awaiting Salt Lake Flight

    actor

    actors
    1936
  • The Luckiest Girl in the World

    Conductor

    actor

    actors
    1936
  • Navy Born

    Commander Seeley

    actor

    actors
    1936
  • The Crime Patrol

    Doctor Simmons

    actor

    actors
    1936
  • Wife vs. Secretary

    Postal Clerk (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1936
  • The Return of Jimmy Valentine

    Rocco

    actor

    actors
    1936
  • Exclusive Story

    Attorney (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1936
  • The Sagebrush Troubadour

    Henry Nolan

    actor

    actors
    1935
  • Hot Money

    Beresford - Apartment Manager (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1935
  • Two for Tonight

    Manager

    actor

    actors
    1935
  • The Adventures of Rex and Rinty

    Debor

    actor

    actors
    1935
  • Mad Love

    Train Conductor (Uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1935
  • The Outlaw Deputy

    Howger

    actor

    actors
    1935
  • The Westerner

    Wayne Wallace

    actor

    actors
    1934
  • Mystery Mountain

    Dr. Edwards

    actor

    actors
    1934
  • The Prescott Kid

    Bonner

    actor

    actors
    1934
  • Against the Law

    O'Brien

    actor

    actors
    1934
  • Chained

    S.S. Official (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1934
  • I Can't Escape

    Harley

    actor

    actors
    1934
  • Sadie McKee

    Intern with Dr. Briggs (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1934
  • Queen Christina

    Antonio's Companion in Coach (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1934
  • Speed Wings

    Crandall

    actor

    actors
    1934
  • Gun Justice

    Sam Burkett

    actor

    actors
    1933
  • Shadows of Sing Sing

    actor

    actors
    1933
  • Big Time Or Bust

    Lewis

    actor

    actors
    1933
  • Bombshell

    Car Salesman (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1933
  • Rhapsody in Brew

    Mr. Atchley, Blystone's Attorney (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1933
  • Gambling Ship

    Doctor (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1933
  • The Sphinx

    Oliver P. Curran

    actor

    actors
    1933
  • The Three Musketeers

    El Kadur

    actor

    actors
    1933
  • The Dude Bandit

    Al Burton

    actor

    actors
    1933
  • Scarlet River

    Clink McPherson

    actor

    actors
    1933
  • Lawyer Man

    Tony's Aide (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1932
  • If I Had a Million

    Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1932
  • Midnight Warning

    Dr. Steven Walcott

    actor

    actors
    1932
  • Birthday Blues

    John, the inconsiderate father

    actor

    actors
    1932
  • Trouble in Paradise

    Insurance Agent (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1932
  • The Phantom President

    Announcer (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1932
  • Gold

    Kramer

    actor

    actors
    1932
  • Fighting for Justice

    Trent

    actor

    actors
    1932
  • The Spirit of the West

    Matt Ryder

    actor

    actors
    1932
  • Hell's House

    Captain of the Guard

    actor

    actors
    1932
  • Union Depot

    Station Agent Having No Available Berths (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1932
  • The Local Bad Man

    Joe Murdock

    actor

    actors
    1932
  • High Pressure

    Nightclub Manager (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1932
  • Freaks

    Doctoer (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1932
  • The Secret Witness

    Herbert 'Bert' Folsom

    actor

    actors
    1931
  • Men in Her Life

    District Attorney

    actor

    actors
    1931
  • Branded Men

    Ramsey aka Cunningham

    actor

    actors
    1931
  • Near the Trail's End

    Bart Morgan

    actor

    actors
    1931
  • The Arizona Terror

    Captain Cole Porter

    actor

    actors
    1931
  • Sundown Trail

    Mr. Marston

    actor

    actors
    1931
  • Ladies' Man

    Headwaiter

    actor

    actors
    1931
  • Clearing the Range

    Lafe Kildare

    actor

    actors
    1931
  • Millie

    District Attorney Sanders (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1931
  • The Santa Fe Trail

    Marc Coulard

    actor

    actors
    1930