Val Stanton

Born: 1886-10-17 in London, England

Died: 1967-01-25

Known For: Acting

Biography

Valentine Walter Burch (October 17, 1886 - January 25, 1967) who was known professionally as Val Stanton, was an English-American actor who originally came from the half-successful vaudeville team with his brother, Ernie called Val and Ernie Stanton. He was most known for the films Stage Struck (1936), Prison Train (1938), Duke of the Navy (1942) and many more. Val was also the stunt model of Jiminy Cricket in Walt Disney’s original Pinocchio (1940). Val was also a successful athlete outside of stage work.

Filmography

1945

Hangover Square as Postman (uncredited)

1942

Duke of the Navy as Sniffy
This Above All as Policeman (uncredited)
The Great Impersonation as English Porter (uncredited)

1941

The Reluctant Dragon as Courier (uncredited)

1940

Pinocchio as Jiminy Cricket Stunt Model (uncredited)

1938

The Adventures of Robin Hood as Outlaw (uncredited)
Mysterious Mr. Moto as Organ Grinder (uncredited)
Prison Train as Sullen

1937

Parnell as Undetermined Secondary Role

1936

Stage Struck as Cooper
Hats Off as Valet

1935

The Perfect Gentleman as Workman in Pub (uncredited)

1928

English as She Is Not Spoken as Himself
Cut Yourself a Piece of Cake as Self