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Richard Arlen

📅 1899–1976 (Died at age 77)

Full Name: Sylvanus Richard Van Mattimore

Stage Name: Richard Arlen

Nickname: —

Born: September 1, 1899 – Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

Died: March 28, 1976 – North Hollywood, California, USA

IMDb Profile: Richard Arlen on IMDb ↗

🎬 Movies featuring Richard Arlen:

Timber Queen

Timber Queen

1944 · 01:05:15

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Thats My Baby

Thats My Baby

1944 · 01:07:22

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Submarine Alert

Submarine Alert

1943 · 01:06:56

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Aerial Gunner

Aerial Gunner

1943 · 01:18:39

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📘 Biography

Richard Arlen was an American actor best known for his work during the silent and early sound film eras. A former pilot in World War I, Arlen brought a rugged authenticity to many of his roles, especially those involving aviation or action.

He achieved widespread fame with his leading role in Wings (1927), the first film ever to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. His performance helped establish him as a matinee idol and led to a long career in Hollywood.

Throughout the 1930s and 1940s, Arlen continued acting in both A-list films and B-movie serials, often portraying soldiers, adventurers, or lawmen. In later years, he appeared in television roles and lower-budget films, maintaining a steady presence in American cinema across five decades.

📽️ Full Filmography

Some highlights from Richard Arlen’s film career include:

  • Wings (1927) – Starred in the groundbreaking WWI aviation film that won the first Best Picture Oscar.
  • Island of Lost Souls (1932) – Played the protagonist in this chilling adaptation of H.G. Wells’ “The Island of Dr. Moreau.”
  • Three Live Ghosts (1929) – A transitional film that showcased his move into talkies.
  • The Secret of the Blue Room (1933) – Appeared in this atmospheric Universal mystery-horror film.
  • No Greater Sin (1941) – A lesser-known but passionate social drama.

Note: For a full list of appearances, visit Richard Arlen’s IMDb filmography.