---
name: "Walter Bacon"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/walter-bacon"
fi1m_id: "walter-bacon"
imdb_id: "nm0045839"
tmdb_id: 1550460
roles: []
born: "13 May 1891"
died: "7 November 1973"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 10
average_fi1m_score: 81
average_over: 10
updated: "2026-09-25T07:48:13.410192+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."
---

# Walter Bacon

## Identity

Walter Bacon

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/walter-bacon
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** walter-bacon
- **IMDb ID:** nm0045839
- **TMDB ID:** 1550460
- **Same entity:** https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0045839/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1550460

Actor. Born 13 May 1891 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. Died 7 November 1973.

## Details

- **Born:** 13 May 1891, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- **Died:** 7 November 1973
- **Also known as:** Walter Scott Bacon
- **Titles on Fi1m:** 10: 1 acting, 9 other
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1930s 88 (1), 1940s 93 (1), 1950s 76 (6), 1960s 87 (2)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 83 to 80 across 8 titles
- **Score spread:** 6 at 80+, 4 at 60–79, 0 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 1 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 8, Mystery 4, Romance 3, Thriller 3, Comedy 2, Adventure 1
- **Screen time:** 20 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $166m across 9 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0045839/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1550460

## Streaming the US now

- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*The Bigamist*](https://film.one/film/the-bigamist.md) (74)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Biography

Walter Bacon was an American actor who appeared in numerous films and television series, primarily in uncredited bit and background roles. Born Walter Scott Bacon on 13 May 1891 in Brooklyn, New York, he began working in films in the silent era.

His credits include appearances in *Citizen Kane* (1941), *Psycho* (1960), *To Kill a Mockingbird* (1962) and *The Man Who Knew Too Much* (1956), as well as the 1953 film *The Bigamist* as an attorney. He also featured in television series such as *Gunsmoke*, *The Andy Griffith Show*, *Star Trek* and *Batman*.

Bacon was married to Sybil Bacon and was the father of art director Archie J. Bacon. He died on 7 November 1973 in Hollywood, California.

*Sources: imdb.com, memory-alpha.fandom.com.*

## On Fi1m (10)

### Performed in (1)

- *The Bigamist* (1953), Fi1m 74, as Attorney — [page](https://film.one/film/the-bigamist.md)

### Also credited (9) — thanks, archive footage, uncredited

- *To Kill a Mockingbird* (1962), Fi1m 84, as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/to-kill-a-mockingbird.md)
- *Psycho* (1960), Fi1m 90, as Church Member (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/psycho.md)
- *Witness for the Prosecution* (1957), Fi1m 87, as Bar Patron (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/witness-for-the-prosecution.md)
- *Around the World in 80 Days* (1956), Fi1m 63, as Extra (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/around-the-world-in-80-days.md)
- *Friendly Persuasion* (1956), Fi1m 72, as Carnival Patron (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/friendly-persuasion.md)
- *The Man Who Knew Too Much* (1956), Fi1m 74, as Church Member (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/the-man-who-knew-too-much.md)
- *A Streetcar Named Desire* (1951), Fi1m 88, as Club Patron (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/a-streetcar-named-desire.md)
- *Citizen Kane* (1941), Fi1m 93, as City Room Employee (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/citizen-kane.md)
- *Modern Times* (1936), Fi1m 88, as Shopkeeper (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/modern-times.md)

## Complete filmography (83)

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

- *How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying* (1967), as Treasure Hunter (uncredited)
- *Torn Curtain* (1966), as Coffee House Patron (uncredited)
- *Munster, Go Home!* (1966), as Pub Patron (uncredited)
- *A Big Hand for the Little Lady* (1966), as Barfly (uncredited)
- *The Ghost and Mr. Chicken* (1966), as Man at Picnic
- *Batman* (1966), series, as Penguin Supporter (uncredited)
- *The Great Race* (1965), as Reporter (uncredited)
- *Two on a Guillotine* (1965), as Carnival Patron (uncredited)
- *Robin and the 7 Hoods* (1964), as Derelict (uncredited)
- *Seven Days in May* (1964), as Reporter (uncredited)
- *Twilight of Honor* (1963), as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- *Critic's Choice* (1963), as Audience Member (uncredited)
- *The Dakotas* (1963), series, as Townsman (uncredited)
- *To Kill a Mockingbird* (1962), as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/to-kill-a-mockingbird.md)
- *Gypsy* (1962), as Audience Member (uncredited)
- *The Chapman Report* (1962), as Party Guest (uncredited)
- *Advise & Consent* (1962), as Senator (uncredited)
- *Hazel* (1961), series, as Stockholder (uncredited)
- *The Andy Griffith Show* (1960), series, as Townsman (uncredited)
- *Sunrise at Campobello* (1960), as Convention Delegate (uncredited)
- *Psycho* (1960), as Church Member (uncredited) — Fi1m 90, [page](https://film.one/film/psycho.md)
- *Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus* (1960), as Circus Spectator
- *The Untouchables* (1959), series, as Beggar (uncredited)
- *The Twilight Zone* (1959), series, as Beauty Contest Guest — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-twilight-zone.md)
- *Westbound* (1959), as Townsman (uncredited)
- *The Last Hurrah* (1958), as Man at Campaign HQ (uncredited)
- *Auntie Mame* (1958), as Guest at House (uncredited)
- *Party Girl* (1958), as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- *Lawman* (1958), series, as Judge (uncredited)
- *Bronco* (1958), series, as Townsman (uncredited)
- *Witness for the Prosecution* (1957), as Bar Patron (uncredited) — Fi1m 87, [page](https://film.one/film/witness-for-the-prosecution.md)
- *The Tin Star* (1957), as Stagecoach Passenger (uncredited)
- *Chicago Confidential* (1957), Actor
- *The Quiet Gun* (1957), as Townsman (uncredited)
- *The Spirit of St. Louis* (1957), as Crowd Member in France (uncredited)
- *Friendly Persuasion* (1956), as Carnival Patron (uncredited) — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/friendly-persuasion.md)
- *Around the World in 80 Days* (1956), as Extra (uncredited) — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/film/around-the-world-in-80-days.md)
- *The Fastest Gun Alive* (1956), as Bank Teller (uncredited)
- *The Man Who Knew Too Much* (1956), as Church Member (uncredited) — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/the-man-who-knew-too-much.md)
- *The Proud Ones* (1956), as Townsman (uncredited)
- *The Square Jungle* (1955), Actor
- *Tennessee's Partner* (1955), as Townsman (uncredited)
- *It's Always Fair Weather* (1955), as Bartender (uncredited)
- *The Prodigal* (1955), as Citizen (uncredited)
- *Executive Suite* (1954), as Worker (uncredited)
- *It Should Happen to You* (1954), as Bar Patron (uncredited)
- *Escape from Fort Bravo* (1953), as Confederate Prisoner (uncredited)
- *The Bigamist* (1953), as Attorney — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/the-bigamist.md)
- *Thunder Over the Plains* (1953), as Texan (uncredited)
- *The Sun Shines Bright* (1953), Actor
- *Woman They Almost Lynched* (1953), as Townsman (uncredited)
- *The Mississippi Gambler* (1953), as Townsman (uncredited)
- *The Iron Mistress* (1952), as Casino Patron
- *Glory Alley* (1952), as Boxing Spectator (uncredited)
- *Bannerline* (1951), Actor
- *A Streetcar Named Desire* (1951), as Club Patron (uncredited) — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/film/a-streetcar-named-desire.md)
- *Roadblock* (1951), as Caleb (uncredited)
- *In Old Amarillo* (1951), as Rancher (uncredited)
- *Storm Warning* (1951), as Jury Foreman (uncredited)
- *Bright Leaf* (1950), as Man at Tobacco Auction (uncredited)
- *The Baron of Arizona* (1950), as Townsman (uncredited)
- *The File on Thelma Jordon* (1949), as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- *Reign of Terror* (1949), as Citizen (uncredited)
- *The Man from Colorado* (1948), as Townsman (uncredited)
- *Four Faces West* (1948), as Baggage Clerk (uncredited)
- *The Miracle of the Bells* (1948), as Townsman
- *Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome* (1947), as Bar Patron (uncredited)
- *Pursued* (1947), as Townsman (uncredited)
- *Deadline at Dawn* (1946), as Commuter (uncredited)
- *Flame of Barbary Coast* (1945), as Barfly
- *The Suspect* (1945), as Commuter (uncredited)
- *Belle of the Yukon* (1944), as Miner (uncredited)
- *Make Your Own Bed* (1944), as Pedestrian
- *It Happened Tomorrow* (1944), Actor
- *The Fighting Seabees* (1944), as Bartender (uncredited)
- *Mr. Lucky* (1943), as Passerby (uncredited)
- *Keeper of the Flame* (1943), Actor
- *Nazi Agent* (1942), as Spy (uncredited)
- *Citizen Kane* (1941), as City Room Employee (uncredited) — Fi1m 93, [page](https://film.one/film/citizen-kane.md)
- *Pot o' Gold* (1941), as Onlooker (uncredited)
- *City for Conquest* (1940), as Championship Fight Spectator (uncredited)
- *The Invisible Man Returns* (1940), as Fight Spectator (uncredited)
- *Modern Times* (1936), as Shopkeeper (uncredited) — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/film/modern-times.md)

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