Alan Bunce

Acting

Alan Bunce

Born June 28, 1900 · Westfield, New Jersey, USA

Died April 27, 1965 · aged 64

Alan Bunce was an American stage, radio and television actor. He is best remembered for playing Albert Arbuckle, starring opposite Peg Lynch in the popular domestic sitcom Ethel and Albert, which ran from 1944 to 1950 on radio and transitioned to television from 1953 to 1956.

Known For

HomicidalHomicidal · 1961
Homicidal
6.41961
MovieHorrorThriller
A woman named Emily checks into a hotel and offers the bellboy $2000 to temporarily marry her. We soon find out Emily is the caretaker of a wheelchair-bound mute named Helga, who was the childhood guardian of a pair of siblings: Miriam Webster and her half-brother, Warren, who is about to inherit the estate of their late father. Who is the mysterious Emily and what are her intentions?
Sunrise at CampobelloSunrise at Campobello · 1960
Sunrise at Campobello
6.01960
MovieDramaHistory
The story of Franklin Roosevelt's bout with polio at age 40 in 1921 and how his family (and especially his wife Eleanor) cope with his illness. From being stricken while vacationing at Campobello to his triumphant nominating speech for Al Smith's presidency in 1924, the story follows the various influences on his life and his determination to recover.
The Last MileThe Last Mile · 1959
The Last Mile
6.51959
MovieDramaThriller
Jail house tensions mount as a killer's execution approaches.
The Right ManThe Right Man · 1960
The Right Man
6.01960
MovieTV MovieHistory
Film on presidential campaigns and the right to vote. Used as educational material in American classrooms.
Mr. Digit and the Battle of Bubbling BrookMr. Digit and the Battle of Bubbling Brook · 1961
Mr. Digit and the Battle of Bubbling Brook
1961
Movie
Mr. Digit explains the shift to all-number calling in this 1961 film starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce ("Ethel and Albert"). Returning from vacation, the couple learns their old number, "Bubbling Brook 3-2468," is changing to seven digits. Animated tutor Mr. Digit, created by ex-Disney animator Chuck Couch, shows Ethel the new system, why numbers are running out, and future communication services. Ethel discovers the change is not as drastic as she feared and she might even like it.
She's My WeaknessShe's My Weakness · 1930
She's My Weakness
7.01930
MovieRomanceComedy
A girl is caught between two suitors and a land deal that can make or break her marriage to her true love.
For the PeopleFor the People · 1965
For the People
6.51965
SeriesDrama
For the People is an American Legal drama that aired from January 31 until May 9, 1965.

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