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James Lanphier
American actor (1920–1969)
James Lanphier (August 31, 1920 — February 11, 1969) was an American actor who did a variety of work for Blake Edwards. He portrayed Saloud in the 1963 film The Pink Panther, and also appeared in films such as Darling Lili (1970) and the television series Peter Gunn (1958–61).[1][2]
Biography
Lanphier was born at Mitchel Field, New York, to Janet Grant Cobb and Thomas George Lanphier Sr.[3] He had two brothers, Thomas Jr.
and Charles.[3][4]
Lanphier made his stage debut as a juvenile in an army post drama.[5] He debuted on Broadway as a dancer in Mexican Hayride in 1944 and played Mr.
Atkins in a production of Dark of the Moon the following year.[6][5] He began his acting career on American television in 1949.
In 1957 Lanphier made his feature film debut in an uncredited role in The Deadly Mantis (1957).
Several other minor roles followed