Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
May 14, 1893
Died
March 19, 1953 (age 59)
Place of Birth
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Also Known As
Napoleon Bonaparte Kukuck
Lee Phelps
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lee Phelps (May 15, 1893 – March 19, 1953) was an American film actor. He appeared in over 600 films between 1917 and 1953, mainly in uncredited roles. He also appeared in three films - Grand Hotel, You Can't Take It with You, and Gone with the Wind - that won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Phelps appeared in the 1952 episode "Outlaw's Paradise" as a judge in the syndicated western television series The Adventures of Kit Carson, starring Bill Williams in the title role. He also appeared in a 1952 TV episode (#90) of The Lone Ranger.
Known For
TV
The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
1951
TV
The Cisco Kid
Sheriff
1950
Film
Gone with the Wind
Bartender (uncredited)
1939
Film
Wings of the Navy
Train Conductor
1939
TV
The Adventures of Kit Carson
1951
Film
Upperworld
Reporter (uncredited)
1934
Film
Red River
Gambler (uncredited)
1948
Film
'G' Men
McCord's Aide (uncredited)
1935
Film
Blonde Alibi
Policeman #1 (Uncredited)
1946
Film
The Return of Frank James
Denver House Bartender (uncredited)
1940
Film
Waterfront Lady
Detective Bates
1935
Film
The Philadelphia Story
Bartender (uncredited)
1940
Film
Arsenic and Old Lace
Umpire (uncredited)
1944
Film
White Heat
Prison Tower Guard (uncredited)
1949
Film
Grand Hotel
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
1932
Film
Sandflow
Singing Guard
1937
Film
Her Adventurous Night
Cop #3 (uncredited)
1946
Film
Hideaway Girl
Police Sgt. Davis
1936
Film
Duel in the Sun
Train Fireman (uncredited)
1946
Film
Hi-Jacked
Highway Patrolman
1950
Filmography
2003FilmComplicated Womenas Self (archive footage)1953FilmVice Squadas Vickie's Apartment Manager (uncredited)1953FilmAmerica for Meas Indian Dance Spectator1953FilmThe Blue Gardeniaas Information Desk Guard (uncredited)1953FilmThe Magnetic Monsteras City Engineer1952FilmKansas City Confidentialas Jailer (uncredited)1951FilmCallaway Went Thatawayas Ranch Hand (uncredited)1951FilmFort Defianceas Bartender1951TVThe Adventures of Kit Carson1951TVThe Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok1950FilmHunt the Man Downas Court Bailiff (uncredited)1950TVThe Cisco Kidas Sheriff1950FilmDevil's Doorwayas Posse Member (uncredited)1950FilmDesperadoes of the Westas Rusty Steele1950FilmHi-Jackedas Highway Patrolman1950FilmTimber Furyas Sheriff Williams1950FilmHills of Oklahomaas Rancher Scotty Davis1950FilmFather of the Brideas Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)1950FilmChampagne for Caesaras Neighbor1950FilmWestern Pacific Agentas Chief of Police1950FilmThe Baron of Arizonaas Guest at Governor's Mansion (uncredited)1950FilmThe Girl from San Lorenzoas Sheriff Marlowe1949FilmThe File on Thelma Jordonas Chauffeur (uncredited)1949FilmRed, Hot and Blueas Cop (uncredited)1949FilmWhite Heatas Prison Tower Guard (uncredited)1949FilmFollow Me Quietlyas Detective1949FilmThe Fountainheadas Juror (uncredited)1949FilmThe Windowas Police Officer (Uncredited)1949FilmSky Dragonas Detective at Airport Gate1949FilmGun Law Justiceas Hank Cardigan1949FilmKnock on Any Dooras Policeman (uncredited)1949FilmA Woman's Secretas District Attorney's Office Clerk (Uncredited)1948FilmRed Riveras Gambler (uncredited)1948FilmWalk a Crooked Mile1948FilmThe Fuller Brush Manas Fire Captain (uncredited)1947FilmDick Tracy Meets Gruesomeas Detective (uncredited)1947FilmThey Won't Believe Meas Bailiff (uncredited)1947FilmHigh Barbareeas Workman (uncredited)1947FilmThe Sea of Grassas Homesteader (uncredited)1947FilmA Likely Storyas Cop at Intersection (uncredited)1947FilmUndercover Maisieas Police Officer Mitchell (uncredited)1946FilmDuel in the Sunas Train Fireman (uncredited)1946FilmMagnificent Dollas Hatch (uncredited)1946FilmAccompliceas Lt. Hayden1946FilmHer Adventurous Nightas Cop #3 (uncredited)1946FilmThe Dark Corneras Policeman on Street (uncredited)1946FilmBlonde Alibias Policeman #1 (Uncredited)1946FilmUp Goes Maisieas Cop at Fire (Uncredited)1946FilmThe Harvey Girlsas Player (uncredited)1945FilmAdventureas Bartender at Frank & Bob's Place (uncredited)1945FilmScarlet Streetas First Policeman in Hogarth's Office (uncredited)1945FilmPillow of Death1945FilmGirls of the Big Houseas Detective Benson1945FilmThe Hidden Eyeas Polasky1945FilmAnchors Aweighas Cop (uncredited)1945FilmAlong Came Jonesas Jailkeeper (uncredited)1945FilmBetrayal from the Eastas Immigration Officer with Black Hatband (uncredited)1945FilmCircumstantial Evidenceas Cop1944FilmDark Mountainas Police Dispatcher in montage (archive footage) (uncredited)1944FilmArsenic and Old Laceas Umpire (uncredited)1944FilmYouth Runs Wildas Night Watchman (uncredited)1944FilmThe Lady and the Monsteras Headwaiter with Phone (Uncredited)1944FilmPatrolling the Etheras Bit Role1943FilmSwing Shift Maisieas Security Officer (Uncredited)1943FilmAction in the North Atlanticas Lieutenant-Commander (uncredited)1943FilmGildersleeve's Bad Dayas Police Officer Ryan (uncredited)1943FilmDr. Gillespie's Criminal Caseas Bronson - Prison Gate Guard (uncredited)1943FilmPower of the Pressas Policeman (uncredited)1942FilmLife Begins at Eight-Thirtyas Bartender1942FilmSeven Miles from Alcatrazas Patrol Launch Captain Luther1942FilmGentleman Jimas Detective (uncredited)1942FilmWar Dogsas Sgt. Day1942FilmThe Secret Codeas Jailer1942FilmRiders of the Westas The Sheriff-Conspirator1942FilmNight in New Orleansas Grady, Police Car Driver (uncredited)1942FilmSpy Shipas Listener on Street1942FilmScattergood Rides Highas Trainer1942FilmIn This Our Lifeas Police Telephone Operator (uncredited)1942FilmBroadwayas Detective (uncredited)1942FilmGrand Central Murderas First Railroad Yardman (uncredited)1942FilmSaboteuras Plant Security Officer (uncredited)1942FilmFingers at the Windowas Police Telephone Operator (uncredited)1942FilmMurder in the Big Houseas Executioner (uncredited)1942FilmTwo Yanks in Trinidadas Lieutenant (uncredited)1942FilmJoe Smith, Americanas Second Police Driver (uncredited)1942FilmBlondie Goes to Collegeas Coach Hartley1941FilmPacific Blackoutas Cop1941FilmThe Great Man's Ladyas Chairman1941FilmHonky Tonkas Townsman at Meeting House (uncredited)1941FilmManpoweras Detective in Raid (uncredited)1941FilmLove Crazyas Uniformed Sanitarium Guard (uncredited)1941FilmThe Spider Returnsas Police Officer Mulligan1941FilmHer First Beauas State Trooper1941FilmLady from Louisianaas Cop1941FilmA Shot in the Darkas Blaney1941FilmDead Men Tellas Detective (unconfirmed)1941FilmAndy Hardy's Private Secretaryas Barnes1941FilmThe Face Behind the Maskas Detective at Cary's Office (uncredited)1940FilmMurder Over New Yorkas Police Officer Joe1940FilmThe Fargo Kidas Bartender1940FilmThe Philadelphia Storyas Bartender (uncredited)1940FilmEllery Queen, Master Detectiveas Flynn (uncredited)1940FilmLittle Nellie Kellyas Detective Barter (uncredited)1940FilmGallant Sonsas Police Lieutenant Bill Maloney (uncredited)1940FilmKnute Rockne All Americanas Army Coach (uncredited)1940FilmAngels Over Broadwayas Police Lieutenant (uncredited)1940FilmCity for Conquestas Ring Announcer (uncredited)1940FilmWyomingas Ed James1940FilmMen Against the Skyas Shop Foreman1940FilmBoom Townas Man Fighting Oil Fire (uncredited)1940FilmDance, Girl, Danceas Plainclothesman (uncredited)1940FilmFlowing Goldas Policeman (uncredited)1940FilmStranger on the Third Flooras Cab Driver Sitting on Cab (uncredited)1940FilmThe Return of Frank Jamesas Denver House Bartender (uncredited)1940FilmGold Rush Maisieas Man Outside General Store (Uncredited)1940FilmPop Always Paysas Policeman at the Pawnbroker's1940FilmBrother Orchidas 1st Policeman at Buck's Hideout (uncredited)1940FilmHidden Goldas Sheriff Cameron1940FilmGirl in 313as Second Detective1940FilmThe Light of Western Starsas Train Conductor1940FilmIt All Came Trueas Police Officer Pegasee (uncredited)1940FilmAnd One Was Beautifulas Bailiff1940FilmYoung Tom Edisonas Train Engineer Miller1940FilmWomen Without Namesas Police Broadcaster1940FilmCastle on the Hudsonas Visitor Room Guard (uncredited)1940FilmI Take This Womanas Policeman (uncredited)1940FilmThe Saint's Double Troubleas Police Sergeant Outside Bohlen's Office (uncredited)1940FilmSanta Fe Marshalas Blacksmith1939FilmGone with the Windas Bartender (uncredited)1939FilmBalalaikaas Doorman (uncredited)1939FilmNick Carter, Master Detectiveas Riley - Airplane Workman1939FilmJoe and Ethel Turp Call on the Presidentas Policeman1939FilmKid Nightingaleas Ring Announcer1939FilmThe Roaring Twentiesas Bailiff (uncredited)1939FilmBad Little Angelas Fireman (uncredited)1939FilmSued for Libelas Policeman Playing Cards (uncredited)1939FilmSmashing the Money Ringas Night Gate Guard (uncredited)1939FilmDancing Co-Edas Workman's Stooge (uncredited)1939FilmGolden Boyas Ring Announcer1939FilmAngels Wash Their Facesas Guard at Reform School (uncredited)1939FilmEach Dawn I Dieas Guard (uncredited)1939FilmThey Shall Have Musicas Policeman in Auditorium (uncredited)1939FilmThese Glamour Girlsas Policeman (uncredited)1939FilmGirl from Rioas Dennis Slater1939FilmCoast Guardas Senior Officer (uncredited)1939FilmHell's Kitchenas Bailiff (uncredited)1939FilmMr. Moto Takes a Vacationas Police Guard (uncredited)1939FilmDog Dazeas Officer Sweeney1939FilmTell No Talesas Policeman at School (uncredited)1939FilmLucky Nightas Waiter At George's (uncredited)1939FilmBoys' Reformatoryas Officer on Train1939FilmFixer Duganas Hammer Game Barker1939FilmUndercover Agentas Pete Higgens - Bartender1939FilmWomen in the Windas Wichita Official (uncredited)1939FilmThe Flying Irishmanas Mechanic Hiring Doug1939FilmThe Lady and the Mobas Policeman1939FilmLet Us Liveas Cop (uncredited)1939FilmSergeant Maddenas Policeman1939FilmMoney to Loanas Policeman1939FilmTiny Troublesas Officer O'Brien1939FilmYou Can't Cheat an Honest Manas Sheriff (uncredited)1939FilmWings of the Navyas Train Conductor1939FilmTorchy Blane in Chinatownas Detective (uncredited)1939FilmThe Lone Wolf Spy Huntas Police Dispatcher (uncredited)1939FilmFour Girls in Whiteas Foreman at Accident1939FilmIdiot's Delightas Train Announcer1939FilmScouts to the Rescueas G-Man Jim Carson [Chs. 11-12]1939FilmThe Long Shot1939FilmPirates of the Skies1938FilmTrade Windsas Detective (Uncredited)1938FilmThe Cowboy and the Ladyas Carpenter (uncredited)1938FilmSpring Madnessas Police Officer Ryan1938FilmToo Hot to Handleas Policeman (uncredited)1938FilmYou Can't Take It with Youas Bailiff (uncredited)1938FilmThe Chaseras Ambulance Dispatcher1938FilmMen with Wingsas Photographer1938FilmGold Diggers in Parisas Detective1938FilmThe Saint in New Yorkas Detective Kestry (Uncredited)1938FilmHeart of Arizonaas Ranger Captain1938FilmFemale Fugitiveas Investigator Steve Roberts1938FilmOver the Wallas Patrolman Who Arrests Davis1938FilmThe First Hundred Yearsas The Judge's clerk (uncredited)1938FilmMidnight Intruderas Deputy (uncredited)1937FilmWells Fargoas Printer1937FilmSudden Bill Dornas Ken Fairchild1937FilmUnder Suspicionas Private Detective1937FilmBlossoms On Broadwayas Cop (uncredited)1937FilmBoss of Lonely Valleyas Peter Starr1937FilmOne Mile from Heavenas Radio Cop1937FilmEasy Livingas Hotel Detective (uncredited)1937FilmRaw Timberas Goss 'Bull' Riley1937FilmBehind The Headlinesas FBI Agent Harris1937FilmLet Them Liveas Fireman1937FilmMidnight Taxias Chief of Detectives1937FilmLeft-Handed Lawas Sheriff Joe Grant1937FilmSandflowas Singing Guard1937FilmTime Out for Romanceas Reporter1937FilmBlack Legionas Guard at Jail (uncredited)1937FilmMan Of The Peopleas Relative of Sentenced Boy (uncredited)1937FilmYou Only Live Onceas Corridor Guard (uncredited)1936FilmAfter the Thin Manas Flop House Proprietor (uncredited)1936FilmSinner Take Allas Police Officer Beaumont (uncredited)1936FilmThe Boss Rider of Gun Creekas Sheriff Lem Morrison1936FilmHideaway Girlas Police Sgt. Davis1936FilmThe Accusing Fingeras Riley1936FilmTheodora Goes Wildas Reporter (uncredited)1936FilmMurder with Picturesas Girard Henchman (uncredited)1936FilmWives Never Knowas Doorman (uncredited)1936FilmPostal Inspectoras Cop (uncredited)1936FilmCrash Donovanas Patrolman (uncredited)1936FilmAnd Sudden Deathas Court Clerk1936FilmPalm Springsas Bartender1936FilmLittle Miss Nobodyas Policeman1936FilmShow Boat1936FilmHuman Cargoas Gangster1936FilmAbsolute Quietas First Mechanic (Uncredited)1936FilmBig Brown Eyesas Lee (Uncredited)1936FilmRoad Gangas Guard in Blackfoot Mine (uncredited)1936FilmRobin Hood of El Doradoas Off-Key Singer Hank1936FilmThe Garden Murder Caseas Bus Driver (Uncredited)1936FilmThe Voice of Bugle Annas Davis' Cellmate (uncredited)1936FilmStrike Me Pinkas Stage Doorman at Club Lido (uncredited)1935FilmWe're Only Humanas Detective1935FilmThe Calling of Dan Matthewsas Club Owner (uncredited)1935FilmFrisco Kidas Second Lookout (uncredited)1935FilmHot Moneyas Policeman (uncredited)1935Film3 Kids and a Queenas Cop1935FilmConfidentialas One of Keaton's Lieutenants1935FilmIt's in the Airas Investigator (uncredited)1935FilmShe Couldn't Take Itas Bailiff1935FilmWaterfront Ladyas Detective Bates1935FilmSpecial Agentas Court Clerk (uncredited)1935FilmWoman Wantedas Detective Charlie Beale (uncredited)1935FilmMen of Actionas Construction Worker1935FilmPublic Hero Number 1as Tower Guard with Machine Gun (uncredited)1935FilmMurder in the Fleetas Officer Berating Guard (Uncredited)1935Film'G' Menas McCord's Aide (uncredited)1935FilmVagabond Ladyas Yelling Ship Official (uncredited)1935FilmBaby Face Harringtonas Policeman (uncredited)1935FilmThe Winning Ticketas Bookmaker1935FilmSequoiaas Hunter (uncredited)1934FilmThe Gay Brideas Safety deposit box guard (uncredited)1934FilmTwo Heads on a Pillowas Court Clerk1934FilmAmong the Missingas Detective Gaynor1934FilmChainedas Ship's Bartender (uncredited)1934FilmBlind Dateas Marathon Dance Attendant1934FilmThe Thin Manas Detective (uncredited)1934FilmSadie McKeeas Brennan’s Chauffeur (uncredited)1934FilmManhattan Melodramaas Bailiff (uncredited)1934FilmUpperworldas Reporter (uncredited)1934FilmThe Crime Doctoras Detective (uncredited)1934FilmBeggars in Ermineas Joe Swanson1934FilmFashions of 1934as Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)1934FilmRoast-Beef and Moviesas Attendant from Asylum (uncredited)1934FilmCross Country Cruiseas Bus Driver (Uncredited)1933FilmFemaleas Man with Thorne's Blueprint (Uncredited)1933FilmThe Chiefas Tim, a Man Watching Fire1933FilmWild Boys of the Roadas Movie Theater Patron (uncredited)1933FilmI'm No Angelas Sideshow Spectator (uncredited)1933FilmBedtime Worriesas Police Officer1933FilmPenthouseas Detective (uncredited)1933FilmMary Stevens, M.D.as Station Master (uncredited)1933FilmMidnight Maryas Club Imperial Floor Manager (uncredited)1933FilmThe Woman I Stoleas Murdock1933FilmThe Nuisanceas Ambulance Attendant (uncredited)1933FilmI Cover the Waterfront1933FilmMurders in the Zooas Banquet Photographer / Zoo Guard (Uncredited)1933FilmKing of the Jungleas Customs Inspector (uncredited)1933FilmParole Girlas Burns, 1st Store Detective (uncredited)1933FilmMen Must Fightas Secret Service Escort1933FilmShe Done Him Wrongas Waiter -Singer (uncredited)1933FilmGoldie Gets Alongas Spring Valley Contest Judge1933FilmFrisco Jennyas Jailer (uncredited)1932FilmAfraid to Talkas Taxi Driver1932FilmVanity Streetas Detective (uncredited)1932FilmThirteen Womenas Train Conductor (uncredited)1932FilmGrand Hotelas Hotel Guest (uncredited)1932FilmBlessed Eventas Hotel Desk Clerk1932Film70,000 Witnessesas Detective (uncredited)1932FilmAmerican Madness1932FilmBy Whose Hand?as Ticket Agent (uncredited)1932FilmRed-Headed Womanas Waiter Calling Bill to Phone (uncredited)1932FilmWestward Passageas Bartender (uncredited)1932FilmAttorney for the Defenseas Radio Test Man1932FilmThe Rich Are Always with Usas Club Clerk (uncredited)1932FilmLetty Lyntonas Dennis (Uncredited)1932FilmMan Wantedas Speakeasy Waiter (Uncredited)1932FilmYoung Americaas Court Clerk (Uncredited)1932FilmCross-Examinationas Officer Myles1932FilmEmmaas Railroad Ticket Agent (uncredited)1931FilmLocal Boy Makes Goodas Assistant Coach1931FilmThe Champas Louie the Bartender (uncredited)1931FilmFlying Highas Reporter from the News (uncredited)1931FilmTraveling Husbandsas Hotel Elevator Starter1931FilmLaughing Sinnersas Poker-Playing Salesman1931FilmDaybreakas Waiter1931FilmThe Public Enemyas Steve - Bartender (uncredited)1931FilmThe Secret Sixas Smelts - Waiter (uncredited)1931FilmQuick Millionsas Tom, Man in sound track (uncredited)1931FilmLadies' Manas Desk clerk1931FilmStepping Outas Casino Patron1931FilmStrangers May Kissas Bartender1931FilmTen Cents a Danceas Bouncer (uncredited)1931FilmDanger Lightsas Railroad Worker (uncredited)1931FilmThe Criminal Codeas Detective Doherty1930FilmBrothersas Bailiff (uncredited)1930FilmDancing Sweetiesas Athletic and Social Club Manager (uncredited)1930FilmThe Florodora Girlas Bartender (uncredited)1930FilmThe Girl Said Noas Truck Driver1930FilmAnna Christieas Larry the Bartender1930FilmStreet of Chanceas Bert (uncredited)1929FilmThe Kissas Tour Guide (uncredited)1927FilmPutting Pants on Philipas Extra1923FilmWhy Worry?as Guest (uncredited)1922FilmThe Freshieas Tom1921FilmThe Road Demon1920FilmThe Penaltyas Policeman (uncredited)1920FilmThe Little Shepherd of Kingdom Comeas Turner Boy1919FilmThe Home Town Girlas Frank Willis1919FilmThe Follies Girlas Basil1918FilmThe Reckoning Dayas Jimmy Ware1918FilmThe Secret Codeas Towen Rage1918FilmMarked Cardsas Wesley Cutting1918FilmLimousine Lifeas Moncure Kelts1918FilmThe Flames of Chanceas Paul1917FilmFraming Framersas Lonnie Gorman1917FilmThe Fuel of Lifeas Leonard Durant