Personal Info
Birth date
1890-03-27 (135 Years)
Day of death
1976-03-18
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Straßburg, Alsace, Germany [now Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin, France]
Also known as
Alphonse Martel
Alfonso Martell
Charles Martel
Alphonse Martell
Biography
Alphonse Martell (born March 27, 1890 in Strasbourg, German Empire, died March 18, 1976 in San Diego, California, United States) was a screen and television actor. Martell performed many French roles in American cinema and directed a film, Gigolettes of Paris. Description above from the Wikipedia article Alphonse Martell, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
Four Star Playhouse
6.3
Overview:
Four Star Playhouse is an American television anthology series that ran from 1952 to 1956, sponsored in its first bi-weekly season by The Singer Company; Bristol-Myers became an alternate sponsor when it became a weekly series in the fall of 1953. The original premise was that Charles Boyer, Ida Lupino, David Niven, and Dick Powell would take turns starring in episodes. However, several other performers took the lead from time to time, including Ronald Colman and Joan Fontaine. Blake Edwards was among the writers and directors who contributed to the series. Edwards created the recurring character of illegal gambling house operator Willie Dante for Dick Powell to play on this series. The character was later revamped and spun off in his own series starring Howard Duff, then-husband of Lupino. The pilot for Meet McGraw, starring Frank Lovejoy, aired here, as did another episode in which Lovejoy recreated his role of Chicago newspaper reporter Randy Stone, from the radio drama Nightbeat.Mission: Impossible
7.6
Overview:
Mission: Impossible is an American television series that was created and initially produced by Bruce Geller. It chronicles the missions of a team of secret government agents known as the Impossible Missions Force. In the first season, the team is led by Dan Briggs, played by Steven Hill; Jim Phelps, played by Peter Graves, takes charge for the remaining seasons. A hallmark of the series shows Briggs or Phelps receiving his instructions on a recording that then self-destructs, followed by the theme music composed by Lalo Schifrin. The series aired on the CBS network from September 1966 to March 1973, then returned to television for two seasons on ABC, from 1988 to 1990, retaining only Graves in the cast. It later inspired a popular series of theatrical motion pictures starring Tom Cruise, beginning in 1996.Rebecca
7.9
Overview:
Story of a young woman who marries a fascinating widower only to find out that she must live in the shadow of his former wife, Rebecca, who died mysteriously several years earlier. The young wife must come to grips with the terrible secret of her handsome, cold husband, Max De Winter. She must also deal with the jealous, obsessed Mrs. Danvers, the housekeeper, who will not accept her as the mistress of the house.Sin Takes a Holiday
5.5
Overview:
Dowdy Sylvia accepts her boss' marriage proposal, even though he only asked her to avoid marriage to another woman. As a wealthy wife, Sylvia changes from ugly duckling to uninhibited swan and even contemplates having an affair with a man she meets during a trip to Paris.Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
7.342
Overview:
Lorelei Lee is a beautiful showgirl engaged to be married to the wealthy Gus Esmond, much to the disapproval of Gus' rich father, Esmond Sr., who thinks that Lorelei is just after his money. When Lorelei goes on a cruise accompanied only by her best friend, Dorothy Shaw, Esmond Sr. hires Ernie Malone, a private detective, to follow her and report any questionable behavior that would disqualify her from the marriage.Gilda
7.5
Overview:
A gambler discovers an old flame while in Argentina, but she's married to his new boss.The Snows of Kilimanjaro
5.9
Overview:
Writer Harry Street reflects on his life as he lies dying from an infection while on safari in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro.Letter of Introduction
5.667
Overview:
An aging actor, trying to make a comeback on Broadway, is surprised when his estranged daughter shows up. It seems that she is an actress and is also trying to make it on Broadway. He tries to re-establish his relationship with her while also trying to hide the fact that she is his daughter from the press.Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
7.539
Overview:
Longfellow Deeds lives in a small town, leading a small town kind of life. When a relative dies and leaves Deeds a fortune, Longfellow moves to the big city where he becomes an instant target for everyone. Deeds outwits them all until Babe Bennett comes along. When small-town boy meets big-city girl anything can, and does, happen.Libeled Lady
7.283
Overview:
When a major newspaper accuses wealthy socialite Connie Allenbury of being a home-wrecker, and she files a multi-million-dollar libel lawsuit, the publication's frazzled head editor, Warren Haggerty, must find a way to turn the tables on her. Soon Haggerty's harried fiancée, Gladys Benton, and his dashing friend Bill Chandler are in on a scheme that aims to discredit Connie, with amusing and unexpected results.Tovarich
6.2
Overview:
When upper-class Parisian Charles Dupont and his family hire Tina and Michel as their servants, they have no idea that the domestics are in fact Tatiana, the Grand Duchess Petrovna, and her husband, Mikail, Prince Ouratieff. Recent exiles from the Russian Revolution, Tatiana and Mikail befriend the Dupont family, keeping their true identities a secret -- until one night when Soviet official Gorotchenko arrives for dinner.A Woman of Affairs
6.7
Overview:
Childhood friends Diana, Neville and David are caught in a love triangle as adults. Diana and Neville have long been smitten with each other, but her father disapproves of the relationship, resulting in her eventual marriage to David. It's not long after their wedding, however, that tragedy strikes, sending Diana on a downward spiral. When Neville reappears in her life, will he be able to save her from her own misery?Noah's Ark
6.3
Overview:
The Biblical story of Noah and the Great Flood, with a parallel story of soldiers in the First World War.Phantom of the Opera
6.2
Overview:
Following a tragic accident that leaves him disfigured, crazed composer Erique Claudin transformed into a masked phantom who schemes to make beautiful young soprano Christine Dubois the star of the opera and wreak revenge on those who stole his music.Let's Do It Again
3.2
Overview:
Composer Gary Stuart (Ray Milland) and his wife, Connie (Jane Wyman), have an argument over her alleged affair with Courtney Craig (Tom Helmore). The Stuarts agree to get divorced, and each tries to move on to a new love: Gary with socialite Deborah Randolph (Karin Booth) and Connie with businessman Frank McGraw (Aldo Ray). However, they start to realize that they still have strong feelings for each other. The Stuarts must make a decision before their divorce is final.Gold Diggers in Paris
5.667
Overview:
When the representative of the Paris International Dance Exposition arrives in New York to invite the Academy Ballet of America to compete for monetary prizes, the taxi driver mistakenly brings him to the Club Ballé, a nightclub on the brink of declaring bankruptcy. The owners, Terry Moore and Duke Dennis, jump at the chance to go, despite being aware of the mistake. They hire ballet teacher, Luis Leoni, and his only pupil, Kay Morrow, to join the group, hoping to teach their two dozen show girls ballet en route to Paris by ship. Also going along and rooming with Kay is Mona, Terry's ex-wife, who wants to keep an eye on her alimony checks. Naturally, Kay and Terry fall in love.Shall We Dance
7.23
Overview:
Ballet star Petrov arranges to cross the Atlantic aboard the same ship as the dancer and musical star he's fallen for but barely knows. By the time the ocean liner reaches New York, a little white lie has churned through the rumour mill and turned into a hot gossip item—that the two celebrities are secretly married.Wells Fargo
5.2
Overview:
In the 1840s, Ramsey MacKay, the driver for the struggling Wells Fargo mail and freight company, will secure an important contract if he delivers fresh oysters to Buffalo from New York City. When he rescues Justine Pryor and her mother, who are stranded in a broken wagon on his route, he doesn't let them slow him down and gives the ladies an exhilirating ride into Buffalo. He arrives in time to obtain the contract and is then sent by company president Henry Wells to St. Louis to establish a branch office.One More River
5.3
Overview:
A young lady leaves her brutal husband and meets another man on board a ship.The Notorious Sophie Lang
6
Overview:
After an extended stay in England, Sophie Lang returns to America. She is beautiful, sophisticated--and a notorious jewel thief. A New York police detective who's been trying to nail her finally comes up with what seems a foolproof scheme--to catch her off guard by having her fall for a handsome and suave jewel thief who happens to be in the U.S. traveling under an assumed name.The Catman of Paris
5.417
Overview:
When author Charles Regnier returns to Paris with a best-selling book that criticizes the government, he's tormented by frequent blackouts. After a mysterious cat-like creature slaughters people close to him, Charles is suspected of murder. Charles fears that he is the beast, but his paramour Marie and best friend Henry, believe he's innocent... until the creature begins to stalk Marie.Scared Stiff
6.4
Overview:
A nightclub singer and his partner escape mobsters by fleeing to Cuba with a beautiful heiress, who has inherited a haunted castle on an isolated island. The trio hunt for a hidden treasure and encounter a ghost, a zombie, and a mysterious killer...A Woman's Secret
5.6
Overview:
A popular singer, Marian Washburn, suddenly and unexplainably loses her voice, causing a shake-up at the club where she works. Her worried but loyal piano player, Luke Jordan, helps to promote a new, younger singer, Susan Caldwell, to temporarily replace Marian. Susan finds some early acclaim but decides to leave the club after a few performances. Soon after Susan quits, she is gunned down, and Marian quickly becomes a suspect.Only Yesterday
6.8
Overview:
On the back of the Wall Street Crash of 1929, a young business man is about to commit suicide. With the note to his wife scribbled down and a gun in his hand, he notices a thick envelope addressed to him at the desk. As he begin to read, we're taken back to the days of WW1 and his meeting with a young woman named Mary Lane.Dick Tracy
4.9
Overview:
Detective Tracy rescues Tess Trueheart and Junior from a killer called Splitface.The Three Musketeers
5.8
Overview:
A parodic remake of the story of the young Gascon D'Artagnan, who arrives in Paris, his heart set on joining the king's Musketeers. He is taken under the wings of three of the most respected and feared Musketeers, Porthos, Aramis, and Athos. Together they fight to save France and the honor of a lady from the machinations of the powerful Cardinal Richelieu.My Sister Eileen
6.5
Overview:
Ruth and her beautiful sister Eileen come to New York's Greenwich Village looking for "fame, fortune and a 'For Rent' sign on Barrow Street". They find an apartment, but fame and fortune are a lot more elusive. Ruth gets the attention of playboy publisher Bob Baker when she submits a story about her gorgeous sister Eileen. She tries to keep his attention by convincing him that she and the gorgeous, man-getting Eileen are one and the same person.Marked Woman
6.521
Overview:
In the underworld of Manhattan, a woman dares to stand up to one of the city's most powerful gangsters.I'll Give a Million
5.7
Overview:
After saving a tramp from suicide, a millionaire takes his clothing and disappears. Word is out that he will give a million dollars to anyone who is kind to a tramp.The Mask of Dimitrios
7
Overview:
A mystery writer is intrigued by the tale of notorious criminal Dimitrios Makropolous, whose dead body was found washed up on the shore in Istanbul. He decides to follow the career of Dimitrios around Europe, in order to learn more about the man. Along the way he is joined by the mysterious Mr. Peters, who has his own motivation.Acting
1966Mission: Impossible (1 Episode) as Dr. Vachtel
1963A New Kind of Love as Cafe Headwaiter (uncredited)
1960Seven Thieves as Governor (uncredited)
1960Can-Can as Butler (uncredited)
1959The Man Who Understood Women as Paul – Headwater (uncredited)
1955My Sister Eileen as Headwaiter (uncredited)
1954Phffft as Maitre D' (uncredited)
1954Paris Playboys as Pierre
1953Gentlemen Prefer Blondes as Headwaiter (uncredited)
1953Let's Do It Again as Pierre, Captain of Waiters (uncredited)
1953Fort Ti as Gen. Montcalm
1953Scared Stiff as Maitre d'
1952The Snows of Kilimanjaro as Valet (uncredited)
1952Four Star Playhouse (1 Episode) as Man
1950Convicted as Convict Melreau (uncredited)
1949Zamba as Gaston
1949The Fan as Philippe
1949A Woman's Secret as Algerian Waiter (Uncredited)
1946Gilda as Roulette Croupier (uncredited)
1946The Catman of Paris as Maurice Cocaignac
1945Dick Tracy as Jules (uncredited)
1945Club Havana as Waiter (uncredited)
1944Enter Arsène Lupin as Conductor
1944Our Hearts Were Young and Gay as Guard (uncredited)
1944Bathing Beauty as Doorman (uncredited)
1944The Mask of Dimitrios as Roulette Croupier (uncredited)
1943Phantom of the Opera as Policeman (uncredited)
1943Honeymoon Lodge as Headwaiter
1943Coney Island as Jerry - Headwaiter
1942The Mystery of Marie Roget as Vegetable cart driver
1940Arise, My Love as French Correspondent (Uncredited)
1940North West Mounted Police as Marcel
1940A Dispatch from Reuters as Board Member (uncredited)
1940Hired Wife as Waiter
1940I Was an Adventuress as Frenchman at Exhibit (uncredited)
1940Rebecca as Hotel Headwaiter (uncredited)
1940Broadway Melody of 1940 as French Dancer (uncredited)
1939Another Thin Man as West Indies Club Waiter (uncredited)
1939City in Darkness as Gendarme
1939Miracles for Sale as Nightclub Headwaiter
1939Stronger Than Desire as Headwaiter (uncredited)
1939Man About Town as Waiter in Show (uncredited)
1939Three Smart Girls Grow Up as Headwaiter
1939The Three Musketeers as Carriage Driver
1938Suez as General St. Arnaud
1938Letter of Introduction as Park Plaza Maitre'd (uncredited)
1938I'll Give a Million as Cameraman (uncredited)
1938The Jitters as Mr. Maurice (as Alfonso Martell)
1938Gold Diggers in Paris as Mons. Galledet
1938Doctor Rhythm as Marvelous Marko (uncredited)
1938Judge Hardy's Children as Maitre d'Hotel (uncredited)
1938The Buccaneer as Major Latour
1937Wells Fargo as Headwaiter
1937Tovarich as Mr. Pierre
1937Beg, Borrow or Steal as French Policeman (uncredited)
1937I'll Take Romance as Waiter
1937The Bride Wore Red as Hotel Headwaiter (uncredited)
1937Confession as Maitre d'Hotel (uncredited)
1937Artists & Models as Waiter (uncredited)
1937The Emperor's Candlesticks as Marcel Garnier (uncredited)
1937The Girl from Scotland Yard as Valet #2
1937They Gave Him a Gun as French Captain (uncredited)
1937Shall We Dance as Doorman (uncredited)
1937Let Them Live as Headwaiter
1937Marked Woman as Club Intimate Doorman (uncredited)
1937We Have Our Moments as Headwaiter
1937Seventh Heaven as Frenchman (uncredited)
1936Libeled Lady as Steward from 'S.S. Queen Ann' on Dock (uncredited)
1936Dodsworth as Ship Passenger (Uncredited)
1936Give Me Your Heart as Dining Room Captain (uncredited)
1936Satan Met a Lady as Headwaiter (uncredited)
1936The Princess Comes Across as Official at Le Havre Pier (uncredited)
1936Mr. Deeds Goes to Town as Headwaiter (uncredited)
1936Colleen as Headwaiter (uncredited)
1936Love Before Breakfast as Headwaiter at Dubin's (uncredited)
1935The Widow from Monte Carlo as Emil
1935Broadway Hostess as Bartender in 'Playboy of Paree' Number (uncredited)
1935Confidential as Jeweller
1935Alias Mary Dow as Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
1935The Cowboy and the Bandit as Larkin
1935Let's Live Tonight as French Cashier
1935The Wedding Night as Waiter
1934One More River as Headwaiter (Uncredited)
1934The Notorious Sophie Lang as Jewelry Clerk (uncredited)
1934One Night of Love as Headwaiter
1934Maid in Hollywood as Director
1934Soup and Fish as Hemingway, Third Butler (uncredited)
1934This Side of Heaven as Headwaiter (uncredited)
1933Only Yesterday as Headwaiter (Uncredited)
1933Pilgrimage as Unknown
1933Cocktail Hour as French Butler (uncredited)
1932The Match King as Frenchman Lighting Match (uncredited)
1931Private Lives as Hotel Concierge (uncredited)
1931The Gigolo Racket as Alphonse - the Headwaiter
1931God's Gift to Women as Alphonse, the Headwaiter (uncredited)
1930Sin Takes a Holiday as Man at Roulette Table (uncredited)
1930Sweethearts and Wives as Gendarme
1928A Woman of Affairs as French Hotel Concierge (uncredited)
1928Dream of Love as Michonet
1928Noah's Ark as French Policeman (uncredited)
1928The Night Bird as Pete (as Alphonse Martel)
1928The Divine Sinner as Paul Coudert
1928Scarlet Youth as Unknown
1927She's My Baby as Alphonze Dabreau
1927Naughty Nanette as Carlton (as Alphonse Martel)
1926The Strings of Steel as Alexander Graham Bell
1926The Love Thief as Berzoff
1925The Prairie Wife as Count de Chateaunois (uncredited)
1924A Fighting Heart as Dr. Dehli
Writing
1933Gigolettes of Paris ... Story
Directing
1933Gigolettes of Paris ... Director