--- name: "Colin Kenny" canonical: "https://film.one/person/colin-kenny" roles: [] born: "3 December 1888" died: "2 December 1968" reviewed_on_fi1m: 13 average_fi1m_score: 80 average_over: 13 updated: "2026-09-20T04:21:18.738389+00:00" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Colin Kenny Actor. Born 3 December 1888 in Dublin, Ireland. Died 2 December 1968. ## Details - **Born:** 3 December 1888, Dublin, Ireland - **Died:** 2 December 1968 - **Active:** 1935–1960 - **Also known as:** Oswald Joseph Collins - **Titles on Fi1m:** 13: 3 acting, 10 other - **Fi1m score by decade:** 1930s 85 (2), 1940s 76 (2), 1950s 89 (3), 1960s 76 (6) - **Fi1m against the critics:** 83 to 82 across 10 titles - **Score spread:** 7 at 80+, 5 at 60–79, 1 under 60 - **Lead roles:** 0 of 1 acting credits billed first or second - **Genres:** Drama 7, Romance 4, Adventure 3, Comedy 2, Music 2, Action 1 - **Screen time:** 30 hours of reviewed films - **Box office:** $180m across 11 films with figures - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_Kenny_(actor), https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2982621, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0448560/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/120445 ## Streaming the US now - **Apple TV:** [*My Fair Lady*](https://film.one/film/my-fair-lady.md) (76) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Biography Colin Kenny was an Irish actor. Born Oswald Joseph Collins in Dublin on 3 December 1888, he was educated in England and moved to the United States in 1917. He appeared in films from the silent era into the 1960s, often in supporting or uncredited roles. His credits include Sir Baldwin in *The Adventures of Robin Hood* (1938) and the Ad Lib at Church (uncredited) in *My Fair Lady* (1964). He also appeared in numerous other productions such as *North by Northwest* (1959), *To Kill a Mockingbird* (1962) and *Witness for the Prosecution* (1957), frequently as uncredited extras or minor characters. Kenny died in Los Angeles on 2 December 1968. *Sources: imdb.com, en.wikipedia.org.* ## On Fi1m (13) ### Performed in (3) - *Elmer Gantry* (1960), Fi1m 78, as Extra at Revival Meeting — [page](https://film.one/film/elmer-gantry.md) - *The Adventures of Robin Hood* (1938), Fi1m 90, as Sir Baldwin — [page](https://film.one/film/the-adventures-of-robin-hood.md) - *Captain Blood* (1935), Fi1m 80, as Lord Chester Dyke — [page](https://film.one/film/captain-blood.md) ### Also credited (10) — thanks, archive footage, uncredited - *My Fair Lady* (1964), Fi1m 76, as Ad Lib at Church (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/my-fair-lady.md) - *The Music Man* (1962), Fi1m 78, as Brighton Townsman (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/the-music-man.md) - *To Kill a Mockingbird* (1962), Fi1m 84, as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/to-kill-a-mockingbird.md) - *Judgment at Nuremberg* (1961), Fi1m 82, as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/judgment-at-nuremberg.md) - *Cimarron* (1960), Fi1m 57, as Townsman (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/cimarron.md) - *North by Northwest* (1959), Fi1m 89, as Man at Auction (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/north-by-northwest.md) - *Witness for the Prosecution* (1957), Fi1m 87, as Juror (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/witness-for-the-prosecution.md) - *All About Eve* (1950), Fi1m 90, as Sarah Siddons Awards Guest (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/all-about-eve.md) - *Johnny Belinda* (1948), Fi1m 78, as Man Reciting Lord's Prayer (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/johnny-belinda.md) - *Mrs. Miniver* (1942), Fi1m 73, as Policeman (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/mrs-miniver.md) ## Complete filmography (162) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *Munster, Go Home!* (1966), as Man in Pub (uncredited) - *The Cincinnati Kid* (1965), as Spectator at Cockfight (uncredited) - *Shenandoah* (1965), as Church Member - *My Fair Lady* (1964), as Ad Lib at Church (uncredited) — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/film/my-fair-lady.md) - *Good Neighbor Sam* (1964), as Nurdlinger Servant (uncredited) - *The Best Man* (1964), as Man at Pool (uncredited) - *A Global Affair* (1964), as Delegate (Uncredited) - *The Prize* (1963), as Guest at Awards Ceremony (uncredited) - *To Kill a Mockingbird* (1962), as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/to-kill-a-mockingbird.md) - *The Manchurian Candidate* (1962), as Senator (uncredited) - *Hemingway’s Adventures of a Young Man* (1962), as Chef (uncredited) - *The Music Man* (1962), as Brighton Townsman (uncredited) — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/the-music-man.md) - *Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation* (1962), as Bartender (uncredited) - *Incident in an Alley* (1962), as Juror (uncredited) - *Judgment at Nuremberg* (1961), as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/judgment-at-nuremberg.md) - *The Absent-Minded Professor* (1961), as Man in Crowd (uncredited) - *Cimarron* (1960), as Townsman (uncredited) — Fi1m 57, [page](https://film.one/film/cimarron.md) - *Midnight Lace* (1960), as Pub Patron - *Sunrise at Campobello* (1960), as Convention Delegate (uncredited) - *Inherit the Wind* (1960), as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) - *Elmer Gantry* (1960), as Extra at Revival Meeting — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/elmer-gantry.md) - *The Story on Page One* (1959), as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) - *North by Northwest* (1959), as Man at Auction (uncredited) — Fi1m 89, [page](https://film.one/film/north-by-northwest.md) - *Compulsion* (1959), as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) - *The Last Hurrah* (1958), as Plymouth Club Member (uncredited) - *Auntie Mame* (1958), as Perry (uncredited) - *Tarawa Beachhead* (1958), as Man in Bar (uncredited) - *Witness for the Prosecution* (1957), as Juror (uncredited) — Fi1m 87, [page](https://film.one/film/witness-for-the-prosecution.md) - *Sweet Smell of Success* (1957), as Patron at 21 (uncredited) - *Gunfight at the O.K. Corral* (1957), as Barfly (uncredited) - *Sincerely Yours* (1955), as Concert Attendee (uncredited) - *It's Always Fair Weather* (1955), as Father in Montage/Nightclub Extra (uncredited) - *Désirée* (1954), as General Becker (uncredited) - *Brigadoon* (1954), as Townsman (uncredited) - *Calamity Jane* (1953), as Chicagoan (uncredited) - *I, the Jury* (1953), Actor - *The Band Wagon* (1953), as Drunk Outside Arcade (uncredited) - *Gentlemen Prefer Blondes* (1953), as Wedding Guest (uncredited) - *A Tale of Two Cities* (1953), as The Baliff - *Small Town Girl* (1953), as Audience Spectator - *Angel Face* (1953), as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) - *Limelight* (1952), as Music Hall Performer (uncredited) - *Red Planet Mars* (1952), as Mine Owner - *My Favorite Spy* (1951), as Club Patron - *The Unknown Man* (1951), as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) - *The Company She Keeps* (1951), as Racetrack Spectator (uncredited) - *Gambling House* (1950), as Man in Corridor (uncredited) - *Hunt the Man Down* (1950), as Bar Patron (uncredited) - *All About Eve* (1950), as Sarah Siddons Awards Guest (uncredited) — Fi1m 90, [page](https://film.one/film/all-about-eve.md) - *Outrage* (1950), as Country Dance Attendee (uncredited) - *Reign of Terror* (1949), as Patriot (uncredited) - *White Heat* (1949), as Prison Guard (uncredited) - *The Secret Of St. Ives* (1949), as Tribunal Judge (uncredited) - *Johnny Belinda* (1948), as Man Reciting Lord's Prayer (uncredited) — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/johnny-belinda.md) - *A Woman's Vengeance* (1948), as Warder (uncredited) - *The Paradine Case* (1947), as Juror (uncredited) - *Mourning Becomes Electra* (1947), as Policeman (uncredited) - *The Exile* (1947), as Ross - *Monsieur Verdoux* (1947), as Police Detective (uncredited) - *Moss Rose* (1947), as Cab Driver (uncredited) - *California* (1947), as Delegate (uncredited) - *My Brother Talks to Horses* (1947), as Passenger on Trolley (uncredited) - *Green Dolphin Street* (1947), as Guest (uncredited) - *The Locket* (1946), as Wyndhams' Chauffeur (uncredited) - *Calcutta* (1946), as Police Officer (uncredited) - *Deception* (1946), as Concertgoer (uncredited) - *The Verdict* (1946), as Sergeant (uncredited) - *Crack-Up* (1946), as Lecture Guest (Uncredited) - *The Green Years* (1946), as Registrar - *Two Sisters from Boston* (1946), as Opera Patron (uncredited) - *Without Reservations* (1946), as U.S. Senator / Train Passenger (uncredited) - *The Dark Corner* (1946), as Bartender (uncredited) - *Deadline at Dawn* (1946), as Birthday Party Table Guest (uncredited) - *Three Strangers* (1946), as Alfred, Innkeeper / Bartender (uncredited) - *Kitty* (1945), as Mr. Thickness (uncredited) - *The Brighton Strangler* (1945), as Inspector (Uncredited) - *None But the Lonely Heart* (1944), as Policeman Outside (uncredited) - *Ministry of Fear* (1944), as Scotland Yard Man (uncredited) - *Main Street Today* (1944), as Man at Town Meeting (uncredited) - *The Lodger* (1944), Actor - *Around the World* (1943), as Dock Worker - *Best Foot Forward* (1943), as Party Guest - *Thank Your Lucky Stars* (1943), as Restaurant Patron (uncredited) - *The Constant Nymph* (1943), as Party Guest - *The Leopard Man* (1943), as Nightclub Patron (uncredited) - *Mission to Moscow* (1943), as Parade Soldier Spectator (uncredited) - *Keeper of the Flame* (1943), Actor - *Sherlock Holmes in Washington* (1943), as Hotel Doorman (uncredited) - *Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon* (1942), as Scotland Yard Detective (uncredited) - *Destination Unknown* (1942), as Hotel clerk - *The Pride of the Yankees* (1942), as Yankee Player on Train (uncredited) — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/film/the-pride-of-the-yankees.md) - *Mrs. Miniver* (1942), as Policeman (uncredited) — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/film/mrs-miniver.md) - *Eagle Squadron* (1942), as Fire Warden - *This Above All* (1942), as WAAF Supply Officer - *Confirm or Deny* (1941), as Minor Role - *Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde* (1941), as Constable (uncredited) - *Ziegfeld Girl* (1941), as Croupier (uncredited) - *City for Conquest* (1940), as Al's Pal (uncredited) - *Foreign Correspondent* (1940), as Doctor (uncredited) — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/film/foreign-correspondent.md) - *The Sea Hawk* (1940), as Officer - *Captain Caution* (1940), as Jim - English Ship's Brig Officer - *The House of the Seven Gables* (1940), as Court Bailiff - *Vigil in the Night* (1940), as Court Bailiff - *The Invisible Man Returns* (1940), as Plainclothesman (uncredited) - *The Green Hornet* (1940), as Police Dispatcher (uncredited) - *The Earl of Chicago* (1940), as Sergeant (uncredited) - *The Light That Failed* (1939), as Doctor #2 - *We Are Not Alone* (1939), as George - *Tower of London* (1939), as Soldier - *Raffles* (1939), as Bobby - *Pack Up Your Troubles* (1939), as Capt. Benson - *The Oregon Trail* (1939), as Slade - Morgan Henchman - *Man About Town* (1939), as English Bobby (uncredited) - *The Gracie Allen Murder Case* (1939), as Nightclub Patron - *A Christmas Carol* (1938), as (uncredited) - *Kidnapped* (1938), as Clansman - *The Adventures of Robin Hood* (1938), as Sir Baldwin — Fi1m 90, [page](https://film.one/film/the-adventures-of-robin-hood.md) - *Murder Is News* (1937), as Inspector Fitzgerald - *Bulldog Drummond's Revenge* (1937), as Henchman - *Bulldog Drummond Comes Back* (1937), as Policeman - *Maid of Salem* (1937), as Hunter (Uncredited) - *Dancing on the Ceiling* (1937), as Dental Patient - *Captain Blood* (1935), as Lord Chester Dyke — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/captain-blood.md) - *Kind Lady* (1935), as Second Scotland Yard Man (uncredited) - *Charlie Chan in Shanghai* (1935), as Reporter - *The Dark Angel* (1935), as Officer at Station - *Bonnie Scotland* (1935), as Black Watch Officer (uncredited) - *Clive of India* (1935), as Old Soldier - *My Grandfather's Clock* (1934), as Detective at Crime Scene (uncredited) - *A Lost Lady* (1934), as Ormsby's Butler (uncredited) - *Sisters Under the Skin* (1934), as Attendant - *Design for Living* (1933), as Theatre Patron (uncredited) - *Alice in Wonderland* (1933), as The Clock (uncredited) - *One Man's Journey* (1933), as Doctor at Banquet - *The Kiss Before the Mirror* (1933), as Court Clerk (uncredited) - *Cynara* (1932), as Officer at Inquest - *Afraid to Talk* (1932), as Dignitary on Dais - *Movie Crazy* (1932), as Man Leaving Men's Room (Uncredited) - *Grumpy* (1930), as Dawson - *The Clue of the New Pin* (1929), as Insp. Carver - *Adam's Apple* (1928), as Husband - *Silent Pal* (1925), as Randall Phillips - *Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall* (1924), as Dawson - *Her Dangerous Path* (1923), as Stanley Fleming - *The Weak-End Party* (1922), as Monocle Charley - *The Egg* (1922), as Gerald Stone - *The Ladder Jinx* (1922), as Richard Twing - *They Like 'Em Rough* (1922), as Waddie - *Seeing's Believing* (1922), as Mr. Reed - *Little Lord Fauntleroy* (1921), as Bevis - *The Fighting Lover* (1921), as Vic Ragner - *Black Beauty* (1921), as George Gordon - *813* (1920), as Gerard Beaupre - *Darling Mine* (1920), Actor - *Blind Youth* (1920), as Henry Monnier - *The Last Straw* (1920), as Dick Hilton - *Toby's Bow* (1919), as Bainbridge - *The Wishing Ring Man* (1919), as Allen Harrington - *The Romance of Tarzan* (1918), as Clayton - *Unexpected Places* (1918), as Lord Harold Varden - *The Seal of Silence* (1918), as Beverly Rivers - *Tarzan of the Apes* (1918), as Greystoke's Nephew --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Canonical: https://film.one/person/colin-kenny