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Val Stanton

1886-10-17 – 1967-01-25 (age 80) London, England
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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

Pinocchio
Pinocchio

1940

as Jiminy Cricket Stunt Model (uncredited)

The Adventures of Robin Hood
The Adventures of Robin Hood

1938

as Outlaw (uncredited)

The Reluctant Dragon
The Reluctant Dragon

1941

as Courier (uncredited)

Hangover Square
Hangover Square

1945

as Postman (uncredited)

This Above All
This Above All

1942

as Policeman (uncredited)

The Great Impersonation
The Great Impersonation

1942

as English Porter (uncredited)

The Perfect Gentleman
The Perfect Gentleman

1935

as Workman in Pub (uncredited)

Hats Off
Hats Off

1936

as Valet

Prison Train
Prison Train

1938

as Sullen

Mysterious Mr. Moto
Mysterious Mr. Moto

1938

as Organ Grinder (uncredited)

Stage Struck
Stage Struck

1936

as Cooper

English as She Is Not Spoken
Duke of the Navy
Duke of the Navy

1942

as Sniffy

Cut Yourself a Piece of Cake