Walter Tetley
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Walter Tetley (June 2, 1915 – September 4, 1975) was an American voice actor specializing in child impersonation during radio's classic era, with regular roles on The Great Gildersleeve and The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show, as well as continuing as a voice-over artist in animated cartoons, commercials, and spoken-word record albums. He is perhaps best known as the voice of "Sherman" in the Jay Ward-Bill Scott Mr. Peabody TV cartoons. Walter Tetley's perennially adolescent voice was the result of a medical condition which arrested his development, preventing his voice from breaking into maturity as well as preventing his further physical growth. In 1971 Tetley was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident and used a wheelchair for the rest of his life. He died in 1975 at age 60, having never fully recovered from his injuries. [biography (excerpted) from Wikipedia]
Walter Tetley Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Walter Tetley reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 40 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Walter Tetley's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 25% of Walter Tetley's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains First Love, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Walter Tetley Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Walter Tetley's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Walter Tetley has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | A Christmas Story | Timmy (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Playful Pelican | Andy Panda (voice) (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | There's Good Boos To-Night | Casper (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Wacky Weed | Andy Panda | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Apple Andy | Andy Panda | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Reddy Made Magic | Reddy Kilowatt (voice) (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Molly and Me | Grocery Delivery Boy | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Follow the Boys | Soldier (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Lodger | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Mystery Broadcast | Page Boy (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Gorilla Man | Sammy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Who Done It? | 'Shorty', a studio pageboy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Thunder Birds | Messenger Boy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Thunder Birds | Red Cross Nurse Trainee (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Invisible Agent | Newsboy (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Pride of the Yankees | Cake Delivery Boy (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Broadway | Western Union Messenger (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Out of the Fog | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Horror Island | Delivery Boy (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Haunted Mouse | Mouse (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Let's Make Music | Eddie | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Villain Still Pursued Her | Telegram Boy (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Under Texas Skies | Theodore | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Tom Brown's School Days | Student | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | My Son, My Son! | Newsboy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Emergency Squad | Matt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Tower of London | Chimney Sweep | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | First Love | Willie, Country Club Page | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | They Shall Have Music | Rocks Mulligan | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Family Next Door | Boy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Spirit of Culver | Hank | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | You Can't Cheat an Honest Man | Boy with Candy Cane (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Boy Slaves | Pee Wee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Prairie Moon | Clarence Nails Barton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Lord Jeff | Tommy Thrums | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Clock Cleaners | Stork (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Cupid Gets His Man | Dan Cupid (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Bold King Cole | Felix the Cat (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Neptune Nonsense | Felix the Cat (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg | Felix the Cat (voice) | Average | Similar → |
Walter Tetley - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Walter Tetley?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Walter Tetley is "First Love" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Walter Tetley acted in?
Walter Tetley has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Walter Tetley?
Other notable films include "The Pride of the Yankees", "Tom Brown's School Days", and "Clock Cleaners".