Val Stanton

Born: 1886-10-17

Birthplace: London, England

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.

Known For

The Great Dictator
Pinocchio
The Adventures of Robin Hood
The Reluctant Dragon
This Above All
Parnell
Mysterious Mr. Moto
Duke of the Navy
Hangover Square
The Great Impersonation

Top Movie Credits

The Great Dictator Professor Herr Kibitzen (uncredited)
Pinocchio Jiminy Cricket Stunt Model (uncredited)
The Adventures of Robin Hood Outlaw (uncredited)
The Reluctant Dragon Courier (uncredited)
This Above All Policeman (uncredited)
Parnell Undetermined Secondary Role
Mysterious Mr. Moto Organ Grinder (uncredited)
Hangover Square Postman (uncredited)
The Great Impersonation English Porter (uncredited)