Arthur Malet
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Arthur Malet (24 September 1927 – 18 May 2013) was an English actor. He was known for appearing in Mary Poppins (1964), Halloween (1978), The Secret of NIMH (1982), and Hook (1991). Malet was born in Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire, England in 1927. He emigrated to the United States in the 1950s, starting out onstage and winning two Drama Desk Awards in 1957. He came to some prominence in the 1960s, starring in films playing characters much older than his real age, such as Mr. Dawes, Jr. in Mary Poppins. He played Joe Fenwick in a 1972 episode of Columbo, "Dagger of the Mind". He went on to play a village elder in Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein in 1974, and Tootles in Hook in 1991. His appearances on television include The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, “The McGregor Affair” (original air date November 23, 1964). Description above from the Wikipedia article Arthur Malet, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Arthur Malet reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 41 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Crime
The majority of Arthur Malet's filmography leans towards the Crime genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Arthur Malet remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Young Frankenstein, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Arthur Malet Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Arthur Malet's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Arthur Malet.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue | Mr. Ages (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Anastasia | Travelling Man / Major Domo (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | A Little Princess | Charles Randolph | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Toys | Owen Owens | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Stormy Weathers | Pidge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time | Wendel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Hook | Tootles | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Runestone | Stoddard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Dick Tracy | Diner Patron | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Peter Gunn | Willie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Addicted to His Love | Mr. Mayhew | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Black Cauldron | King Eidilleg (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Hotline | Hooten | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Secret of NIMH | Mr. Ages (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Savage Harvest | MacGruder | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | S.O.S. Titanic | Librarian (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Disaster on the Coastliner | Southbound Conductor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Gift of Love | Emcee at Ball | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Halloween | Graveyard Keeper | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Heaven Can Wait | Everett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Enforcer | Innocent Bystander in Opening Action Sequence (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Target Risk | Shoeshine Boy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Young Frankenstein | Village Elder | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Blue Knight | Dr. Damon | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Ace Eli and Rodger of the Skies | Brother Watson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Culpepper Cattle Co. | Doctor | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Hound of the Baskervilles | Higgins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Bedknobs and Broomsticks | Mr. Widdenfield (Museum Guard) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Do You Take This Stranger? | Night Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Vanishing Point | Second Male Hitchhiker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Helicopter Spies | White Hunter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Scorpio Letters | Hinton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | In the Heat of the Night | Ulam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Penelope | Major Higgins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Lt. Robin Crusoe U.S.N. | Umbrella Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Munster, Go Home! | Alfie | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | King Rat | Blakeley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Further Adventures of Gallegher | Sir James Fryar-Smythe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Mary Poppins | Mr. Dawes Jr. | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Man from Galveston | Barney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Convicts 4 | Storekeeper | Flop | Similar → |
Arthur Malet - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Arthur Malet?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Arthur Malet is "Young Frankenstein" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has Arthur Malet acted in?
Arthur Malet has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Arthur Malet?
Other notable films include "In the Heat of the Night", "Mary Poppins", and "Halloween".