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Arthur Treacher - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 21, 1894 |
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| Died | December 14, 1975 (age 81) |
| Birthplace | Brighton, Sussex, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Arthur Treacher's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Lost Generation |
| Known For | Portraying the archetypal English butler in films such as 'Mary Poppins' and 'The Shirley Temple movies', as well as being the namesake of Arthur Treacher's Fish and Chips restaurants. |
Intro
Arthur Treacher was an English actor best known for his roles as a quintessentially English butler in Hollywood films and for lending his name to the fast-food chain Arthur Treacher's Fish and Chips.
Early Life & Background
Arthur Treacher was born in Brighton, Sussex, England. He began his career in the British theater before moving to the United States, where he transitioned to films and Broadway.
Career Highlights
- Played Jeeves in multiple Hollywood films in the 1930s.
- Frequent supporting roles in Shirley Temple movies, often as a butler or authority figure.
- Appeared as Constable Jones in 'Mary Poppins' (1964).
- Regular appearances on 'The Merv Griffin Show' in the 1960s.
- His name was used for the fast-food restaurant chain Arthur Treacher's Fish and Chips.
Trivia
- Was often typecast as a butler, cementing his image as the model of an English manservant.
- Arthur Treacher's height was reportedly 6'4" (193 cm).
- Became a US citizen during the 1940s.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Arthur Treacher born?
Arthur Treacher was born the 21 July 1894.
Where is Arthur Treacher from?
Brighton, Sussex, England, UK.
On His Birth-Day
About July 21st, 1894, in brief:
- Day of the week: July 21st, 1894 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: