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Lester Matthews
AKA: Lester Mathews · Arthur Lester Matthews · Les Matthews
Acting
Born: 1900
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK
21 Global Credits
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Biography
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Lester Matthews (June 6, 1900 - June 5, 1975) was an English actor born in Nottingham, England, UK. In his career, he made more than 180 appearances in film and on television. He was on occasion erroneously credited as Lester Mathews and especially in later years was sometimes known as Les Matthews. He died on the 6 June 1975 in Los Angeles, California. He was cremated. His ashes were scattered into the Pacific Ocean. He appeared on television many times including an episode of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour entitled "Completely Foolproof" (original air date: March 29, 1965).
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Lester Matthews (June 6, 1900 - June 5, 1975) was an English actor born in Nottingham, England, UK. In his career, he made more than 180 appearances in film and on television. He was on occasion erroneously credited as Lester Mathews and especially in later years was sometimes known as Les Matthews. He died on the 6 June 1975 in Los Angeles, California. He was cremated. His ashes were scattered into the Pacific Ocean. He appeared on television many times including an episode of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour entitled "Completely Foolproof" (original air date: March 29, 1965).
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Known For
Adam-12
Gregory Benton
1968 · US
The Name of the Game
Winston More
1968 · US
Family Affair
Role
1966 · US
Daniel Boone
Major
1964 · US
The Lucy Show
Lord Van Cleve
1962 · US
The Beverly Hillbillies
Mr. Fleming Pendleton
1962 · US
Hazel
Reginald Archibald
1961 · US
Surfside 6
Inspector Campbell
1960 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Adam-12 | 1968 | Gregory Benton |
| The Name of the Game | 1968 | Winston More |
| Family Affair | 1966 | Contributor |
| Daniel Boone | 1964 | Major |
| The Lucy Show | 1962 | Lord Van Cleve |
| The Beverly Hillbillies | 1962 | Mr. Fleming Pendleton |
| Hazel | 1961 | Reginald Archibald |
| Surfside 6 | 1960 | Inspector Campbell |
| Bonanza | 1959 | Forrester |
| One Step Beyond | 1959 | Civil Defense Man |
| Rawhide | 1959 | Larkins |
| 77 Sunset Strip | 1958 | Pillsbury |
| Richard Diamond, Private Detective | 1957 | Frank Grace |
| Telephone Time | 1956 | Contributor |
| December Bride | 1954 | Contributor |
| Father Knows Best | 1954 | Major Alden |
| Omnibus | 1952 | The Chief |
| The Ford Television Theatre | 1952 | Contributor |
| The Red Skelton Show | 1951 | Sylvester |
| The Jack Benny Program | 1950 | Referee |
| The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show | 1950 | Mr. Burke |