Walter Catlett was an American actor.
Biography[]
Born in San Francisco, California, Catlett began his show business career as a vaudevillian, making his stage debut in 1906. He had a successful career onstage until his film debut in 1924.
Catlett would make a number of memorable screen appearances, including in Yankee Doodle Dandy, Bringing Up Baby and Mr. Deeds Goes to Town. He also provided the voice of J. Worthington "Honest John" Foulfellow in Pinocchio and appeared in the television series Davy Crockett.
Catlett passed away in 1960.
Singing[]
Catlett appeared in a number of stage shows and revues which required him to sing, beginning with the Ziegfeld Follies of 1917. He also originated roles in various Broadway musicals including Sally and Treasure Girl, even singing the title song in Lady, Be Good.
Catlett sang in his role as Honest John in Pinocchio, as well in a number of his screen appearances such as Star Spangled Rhythm, I'll Be Yours and The Boy with Green Hair.
Film[]
Pinocchio (1940)[]
- Hi-Diddle-Dee-Dee (An Actor's Life For Me)(solo)
- Hi-Diddle-Dee-Dee (It's Pleasure Isle For Me)(reprise)(solo)
Wild Bill Hickok Rides (1942)[]
- Camptown Races (solo)
Star Spangled Rhythm (1942)[]
- A Sweater, a Sarong and a Peek-a-Boo Bang
I'll Be Yours (1947)[]
- Cobbleskill School Song (duet)
The Boy with Green Hair (1948)[]
- Tread on the Tail of Me Coat (duet)
The Inspector General (1949)[]
- Onward, Onward (solo)
Stage[]
Ziegfeld Follies of 1917 (1917)[]
Baby Bunting (1919)[]
Sally (1920)(originated the role)[]
- On with the Dance (contains solo lines)
- The Lorelei (contains solo lines)
- The Church Around the Corner (duet)
Lady, Be Good (1924)(originated the role)[]
- Oh, Lady Be Good (contains solo lines)
Treasure Girl (1928)(originated the role)[]
- Got a Rainbow (contains solo lines)
Gallery[]
