Reginald Gardiner

Reginald Gardiner (February 27, 1903-July 7, 1980) was a British-born actor in film and television. A graduate of the British Academy of Dramatic Arts. He made his film debut in 1926 in the silent film The Lodger, by Alfred Hitchcock. Moving to Hollywood, he was cast in numerous roles, often as a British butler. One of his most famous roles was that of Shultz in Charlie Chaplin's The Great Dictator. Toward the end of his career, Gardiner made increasing guest appearances on the leading television sitcoms of the 1960s. In his last major role.he played alongside Phyllis Diller in The Pruitts of Southampton.

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February 27 - 1903 - July 7 - 1980 - British - Film - Television - British Academy of Dramatic Arts - 1926 - Silent film - The Lodger - Alfred Hitchcock - Charlie Chaplin - The Great Dictator - Sitcom - The Pruitts of Southampton

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