---
name: "Hooper Atchley"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/hooper-atchley"
fi1m_id: "hooper-atchley"
imdb_id: "nm0040341"
tmdb_id: 121097
wikidata_id: "Q5898350"
roles: []
born: "29 April 1887"
died: "17 November 1943"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 5
average_fi1m_score: 77
average_over: 5
updated: "2026-09-25T01:55:04.139256+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."
---

# Hooper Atchley

## Identity

Hooper Atchley

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/hooper-atchley
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** hooper-atchley
- **IMDb ID:** nm0040341
- **TMDB ID:** 121097
- **Wikidata ID:** Q5898350
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hooper_Atchley, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5898350, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0040341/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/121097

Actor. Born 29 April 1887 in Ebenezer, Tennessee, USA. Died 17 November 1943.

## Details

- **Born:** 29 April 1887, Ebenezer, Tennessee, USA
- **Died:** 17 November 1943
- **Also known as:** Lemuel Hooper Atchley, Hooper L. Atchley, Hooper Atchely, Hooper Atcheley
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1930s 76 (3), 1940s 78 (2)
- **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 3 at 60–79, 0 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 1 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 4, Romance 2, Comedy 1, Crime 1, Family 1, History 1
- **Screen time:** 8 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $3m across 2 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hooper_Atchley, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5898350, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0040341/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/121097

## Biography

Hooper Atchley was an American film actor. Born Lemuel Hooper Atchley in Ebenezer, Tennessee, in 1887, he began his career on the stage with stock companies and Broadway appearances in productions including *Jarnegan* (1928), *Across the Street* (1924) and *Marie Dressler's 'All Star Gambol'* (1913).

He appeared in more than 200 films between 1929 and 1944, frequently in uncredited bit parts. His credits include the Insurance Agent in *Trouble in Paradise* (1932), the father in the Our Gang short *Birthday Blues* (1932), and roles in *Freaks* (1932), *Queen Christina* (1934), *The Little Foxes* (1941) and *The Pride of the Yankees* (1942). He also worked in Westerns and serials.

Atchley died in Hollywood, California, in 1943.

*Sources: imdb.com, web.archive.org, catalog.afi.com, ibdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (5)

- *The Pride of the Yankees* (1942), Fi1m 71, as Lathered Man in Barber Shop (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/the-pride-of-the-yankees.md)
- *The Little Foxes* (1941), Fi1m 85, as Party Guest (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/the-little-foxes.md)
- *Queen Christina* (1934), Fi1m 64, as Antonio's Companion in Coach (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/queen-christina.md)
- *Freaks* (1932), Fi1m 79, as Doctoer (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/freaks.md)
- *Trouble in Paradise* (1932), Fi1m 84, as Insurance Agent (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/trouble-in-paradise.md)

## Complete filmography (138)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Squadron of Doom* (1949), as Baron Caldoni
- *Desert Command* (1946), as El Kadur
- *Lost Angel* (1943), as Pepi (uncredited)
- *Corvette K-225* (1943), as Civilian
- *The West Side Kid* (1943), as Businessman
- *Black Hills Express* (1943), as Mayor Jason Phelps
- *Honeymoon Lodge* (1943), as Theatrical Man
- *Action in the North Atlantic* (1943), as Lieutenant-Commander (uncredited)
- *Mission to Moscow* (1943), as Father (uncredited)
- *Slightly Dangerous* (1943), as Man Getting on Bus (uncredited)
- *Quiet Please, Murder* (1943), as Air Raid Warden
- *Idaho* (1943), as Board Member
- *G-men vs. the Black Dragon* (1943), as Harrison J. Caldwell [Ch. 5]
- *Gentleman Jim* (1942), as (uncredited)
- *For Me and My Gal* (1942), as Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)
- *The Pride of the Yankees* (1942), as Lathered Man in Barber Shop (uncredited) — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/film/the-pride-of-the-yankees.md)
- *In Old California* (1942), as Higgins
- *Fingers at the Window* (1942), as Ambulance Doctor (uncredited)
- *This Time for Keeps* (1942), as Masquerade Party Judge
- *Inflation* (1942), as Clothing Store Manager (uncredited)
- *Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc.* (1941), as Arthur Trent
- *Johnny Eager* (1941), as Gambler Who Made Eight the Hard Way (uncredited)
- *Appointment for Love* (1941), as Headwaiter (uncredited)
- *King of the Texas Rangers* (1941), as Druggist Porter
- *Honky Tonk* (1941), as Senator Ford (uncredited)
- *Belle Starr* (1941), as Carpetbagger
- *The Little Foxes* (1941), as Party Guest (uncredited) — Fi1m 85, [page](https://film.one/film/the-little-foxes.md)
- *Our Wife* (1941), as Ticket Man (uncredited)
- *In the Navy* (1941), as Senate Committee Member (uncredited)
- *Repent at Leisure* (1941), as Floor Walker
- *Come Live with Me* (1941), as Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
- *Little Nellie Kelly* (1940), as Police Surgeon (uncredited)
- *The Gay Caballero* (1940), as Sheriff McBride
- *Sky Murder* (1940), as Mark - Party Guest
- *I Love You Again* (1940), as Man Greeting Wilson Saying 'Look Chief' (uncredited)
- *Haunted House* (1940), as Prosecuting Attorney
- *Adventures of Red Ryder* (1940), as Commissioner Treadway
- *Edison, the Man* (1940), as Broker
- *Free, Blonde and 21* (1940), as Payne, Sugar Daddy
- *Wolf of New York* (1940), as Detective
- *The Fatal Hour* (1940), as Frank Belden, Sr.
- *City of Chance* (1940), as Bill - Croupier
- *The Man Who Wouldn't Talk* (1940), as Finney's Lawyer
- *Geronimo* (1939), as George Boutwell
- *Saga of Death Valley* (1939), as Dr. Ward
- *Too Busy to Work* (1939), as Charles Carter
- *Pack Up Your Troubles* (1939), as Booking Agent
- *Honeymoon in Bali* (1939), as Peter (uncredited)
- *Chicken Wagon Family* (1939), as Mean-Looking Man
- *Mountain Rhythm* (1939), as Mr. Daniels
- *S.O.S Tidal Wave* (1939), Actor
- *East Side of Heaven* (1939), as Executive (uncredited)
- *The Mystery of Mr. Wong* (1939), as Carslake
- *Nancy Drew... Reporter* (1939), as The Chemist (uncredited)
- *The Phantom Creeps* (1939), as Experimental Lab Tech
- *Stand Up and Fight* (1939), as Fox Hunt Guest
- *Homicide Bureau* (1939), as Curtis - Crime Lab Technician
- *Pirates of the Skies* (1939), Actor
- *Trade Winds* (1938), as Detective (Uncredited)
- *Blondie* (1938), as Man on Bus (uncredited)
- *Say It in French* (1938), as Bit Part
- *Gangster's Boy* (1938), as Sammy Trip
- *Cipher Bureau* (1938), as Cmdr. Nash
- *The Lady Objects* (1938), as Doctor
- *Mr. Wong, Detective* (1938), as Christian Wilk
- *Romance of the Limberlost* (1938), Actor
- *Hunted Men* (1938), as Headwaiter
- *Condemned Women* (1938), as Prosecutor
- *The Old Barn Dance* (1938), as Maxwell
- *Love and Hisses* (1937), as Joe Moss
- *Missing Witnesses* (1937), as Macey's Attorney (uncredited)
- *Portia on Trial* (1937), as Jack Madden
- *Radio Patrol* (1937), as Casey
- *The Women Men Marry* (1937), as Arnold (uncredited)
- *The Last Train from Madrid* (1937), as Martin (uncredited)
- *Border Cafe* (1937), as Railroad Ticket Agent (uncredited)
- *They Gave Him a Gun* (1937), as Army Doctor (uncredited)
- *You Only Live Once* (1937), as Teletype Operator (uncredited)
- *Find the Witness* (1937), as Carney
- *General Spanky* (1936), as Slavemaster at Meeting
- *Roarin' Lead* (1936), as Hackett
- *The Accusing Finger* (1936), as Senator
- *Without Orders* (1936), as Worried Man Awaiting Salt Lake Flight
- *The Luckiest Girl in the World* (1936), as Conductor
- *Navy Born* (1936), as Commander Seeley
- *The Crime Patrol* (1936), as Doctor Simmons
- *Wife vs. Secretary* (1936), as Postal Clerk (uncredited)
- *The Return of Jimmy Valentine* (1936), as Rocco
- *Exclusive Story* (1936), as Attorney (uncredited)
- *The Sagebrush Troubadour* (1935), as Henry Nolan
- *Hot Money* (1935), as Beresford - Apartment Manager (uncredited)
- *Two for Tonight* (1935), as Manager
- *The Adventures of Rex and Rinty* (1935), as Debor
- *Mad Love* (1935), as Train Conductor (Uncredited)
- *The Outlaw Deputy* (1935), as Howger
- *The Westerner* (1934), as Wayne Wallace
- *Mystery Mountain* (1934), as Dr. Edwards
- *The Prescott Kid* (1934), as Bonner
- *Against the Law* (1934), as O'Brien
- *Chained* (1934), as S.S. Official (uncredited)
- *I Can't Escape* (1934), as Harley
- *Sadie McKee* (1934), as Intern with Dr. Briggs (uncredited)
- *Queen Christina* (1934), as Antonio's Companion in Coach (uncredited) — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/queen-christina.md)
- *Speed Wings* (1934), as Crandall
- *Gun Justice* (1933), as Sam Burkett
- *Shadows of Sing Sing* (1933), Actor
- *Big Time Or Bust* (1933), as Lewis
- *Bombshell* (1933), as Car Salesman (uncredited)
- *Rhapsody in Brew* (1933), as Mr. Atchley, Blystone's Attorney (uncredited)
- *Gambling Ship* (1933), as Doctor (uncredited)
- *The Sphinx* (1933), as Oliver P. Curran
- *The Three Musketeers* (1933), as El Kadur
- *The Dude Bandit* (1933), as Al Burton
- *Scarlet River* (1933), as Clink McPherson
- *Lawyer Man* (1932), as Tony's Aide (uncredited)
- *If I Had a Million* (1932), as Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
- *Midnight Warning* (1932), as Dr. Steven Walcott
- *Birthday Blues* (1932), as John, the inconsiderate father
- *Trouble in Paradise* (1932), as Insurance Agent (uncredited) — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/trouble-in-paradise.md)
- *The Phantom President* (1932), as Announcer (uncredited)
- *Gold* (1932), as Kramer
- *Fighting for Justice* (1932), as Trent
- *The Spirit of the West* (1932), as Matt Ryder
- *Hell's House* (1932), as Captain of the Guard
- *Union Depot* (1932), as Station Agent Having No Available Berths (uncredited)
- *The Local Bad Man* (1932), as Joe Murdock
- *High Pressure* (1932), as Nightclub Manager (uncredited)
- *Freaks* (1932), as Doctoer (uncredited) — Fi1m 79, [page](https://film.one/film/freaks.md)
- *The Secret Witness* (1931), as Herbert 'Bert' Folsom
- *Men in Her Life* (1931), as District Attorney
- *Branded Men* (1931), as Ramsey aka Cunningham
- *Near the Trail's End* (1931), as Bart Morgan
- *The Arizona Terror* (1931), as Captain Cole Porter
- *Sundown Trail* (1931), as Mr. Marston
- *Ladies' Man* (1931), as Headwaiter
- *Clearing the Range* (1931), as Lafe Kildare
- *Millie* (1931), as District Attorney Sanders (uncredited)
- *The Santa Fe Trail* (1930), as Marc Coulard

## Gallery

- ![Hooper Atchley](https://film.one/media/person/1232506/gallery-b024a8ed76ea.jpg) Hooper Atchley — B.F. Zeidman Productions, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/79/Hell%27s_House_%281932%29_-_Hooper_Atchley_%26_James_Marcus.jpg/1280px-Hell%27s_House_%281932%29_-_Hooper_Atchley_%26_James_Marcus.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Hooper Atchley](https://film.one/media/person/1232506/gallery-b600280a7db8.jpg) Hooper Atchley — Image via TMDB

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