Died on this day in 1946 from pneumonia
Known for having wild sex parties, he was sentenced to five years probation in 1943 for perjury in the investigation of alleged orgies at his home. He later applied for and was granted termination of his sentence and it was expunged from his record.
Appeared in five of the eight "Frankenstein" films produced by Universal studios from 1931 to 1948.
Famous form playing Inspector Krogh in Son of Frankenstein (1939). His portrayal was later spoofed by Kenneth Mars in Young Frankenstein (1974).
Died while filming Lost City of the Jungle. A double was used to help complete his remaining scenes.
Starred in two early two-strip Technicolor films: Doctor X and Mystery at the Wax Museum, both with Fay Wray.
His third wife, Henrietta Louise Cromwell Brook MacArthur, was previously married to Douglas MacArthur.
His first son, John Arthur Atwill, was killed in action during WWII.
Studied architecture before becoming an actor.
Nickname was "Pinky" because of the reddish coloring of his hair.
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