Walter Tetley
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Walter Tetley (June 2, 1915 – September 4, 1975) was an American voice actor specializing in child impersonation during radio's classic era, with regular roles on The Great Gildersleeve and The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show, as well as continuing as a voice-over artist in animated cartoons, commercials, and spoken-word record albums. He is perhaps best known as the voice of "Sherman" in the Jay Ward-Bill Scott Mr. Peabody TV cartoons. Walter Tetley's perennially adolescent voice was the result of a medical condition which arrested his development, preventing his voice from breaking into maturity as well as preventing his further physical growth. In 1971 Tetley was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident and used a wheelchair for the rest of his life. He died in 1975 at age 60, having never fully recovered from his injuries. [biography (excerpted) from Wikipedia]
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Walter Tetley reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 40 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Walter Tetley's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 23% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Walter Tetley remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in First Love, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Walter Tetley Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Walter Tetley's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Walter Tetley.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | A Christmas Story | Timmy (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Playful Pelican | Andy Panda (voice) (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | There's Good Boos To-Night | Casper (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Wacky Weed | Andy Panda | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Apple Andy | Andy Panda | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Reddy Made Magic | Reddy Kilowatt (voice) (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Molly and Me | Grocery Delivery Boy | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Follow the Boys | Soldier (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Lodger | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Mystery Broadcast | Page Boy (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Gorilla Man | Sammy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Who Done It? | 'Shorty', a studio pageboy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Thunder Birds | Messenger Boy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Thunder Birds | Red Cross Nurse Trainee (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Invisible Agent | Newsboy (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Pride of the Yankees | Cake Delivery Boy (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Broadway | Western Union Messenger (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Out of the Fog | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Horror Island | Delivery Boy (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Haunted Mouse | Mouse (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Let's Make Music | Eddie | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Villain Still Pursued Her | Telegram Boy (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Under Texas Skies | Theodore | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Tom Brown's School Days | Student | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | My Son, My Son! | Newsboy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Emergency Squad | Matt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Tower of London | Chimney Sweep | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | First Love | Willie, Country Club Page | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | They Shall Have Music | Rocks Mulligan | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Family Next Door | Boy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Spirit of Culver | Hank | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | You Can't Cheat an Honest Man | Boy with Candy Cane (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Boy Slaves | Pee Wee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Prairie Moon | Clarence Nails Barton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Lord Jeff | Tommy Thrums | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Clock Cleaners | Stork (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Cupid Gets His Man | Dan Cupid (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Bold King Cole | Felix the Cat (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Neptune Nonsense | Felix the Cat (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg | Felix the Cat (voice) | Average | Similar → |
Walter Tetley - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Walter Tetley?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Walter Tetley is "First Love" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Walter Tetley acted in?
Walter Tetley has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Walter Tetley?
Other notable films include "The Pride of the Yankees", "Tom Brown's School Days", and "Clock Cleaners".