Carleton Carpenter

Carleton Carpenter

Deceased · Born: Jul 10, 1926 · Died: Jan 31, 2022

Personal Details

BornJul 10, 1926 Bennington, Vermont, USA

Biography

Carleton Carpenter, a multifaceted individual with a passion for the performing arts, was educated at Bennington High School in Vermont. This well-rounded individual's impressive resume includes appearances on the Broadway stage, where he showcased his talents in notable productions such as "Bright Boy", "Three to Make Ready", and "John Murray Anderson's Almanac". Additionally, Carpenter's skills extended to television, where he made numerous appearances, and the music industry, where he recorded many songs.

As a songwriter, Carpenter's creative output was remarkable, penning special material for a diverse range of talented performers, including Debbie Reynolds, Kaye Ballard, Marlene Dietrich, and Hermione Gingold. His expertise also extended to scriptwriting for films and television, solidifying his status as a versatile and accomplished artist.

In 1955, Carpenter joined the esteemed organization of songwriters and composers, ASCAP, and his impressive portfolio of popular song compositions includes hits such as "I Wouldn't Mind", "Ev'ry Other Day", "Cabin In the Woods", "A Little Love", and "Come Away".

Career

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1981
The Prowler
The Prowler as 1945 M.C.
{"id":86332,"title":"That's Entertainment!","year":"1974","character":"(archive footage)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/thats-entertainment-1974","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86332.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86332.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
That's Entertainment!
That's Entertainment! as (archive footage)
{"id":64971,"title":"Some of My Best Friends Are...","year":"1971","character":"Miss Untouchable","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/some-of-my-best-friends-are","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64971.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64971.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
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1970
Cauliflower Cupids
Cauliflower Cupids as Christopher
{"id":103835480,"title":"Pete and Gladys","year":1961,"character":"Jerry","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/pete-and-gladys","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103835480.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103835480.jpg"},"released":1}
1961
{"id":13348,"title":"Up Periscope","year":"1959","character":"Lt. Phil Carney","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/up-periscope","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13348.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13348.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
Up Periscope
Up Periscope as Lt. Phil Carney
{"id":103835489,"title":"The Alcoa Hour","year":1955,"character":"Artie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-alcoa-hour","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103835489.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103835489.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
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General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater as Lord Feathertop
{"id":174233,"title":"Lady in the Dark","year":"1954","character":"Russell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lady-in-the-dark-1954","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174233.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174233.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
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{"id":67601,"title":"Take the High Ground!","year":"1953","character":"Merton \"Tex\" Tolliver","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/take-the-high-ground","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67601.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67601.jpg"},"released":1}
1953
Take the High Ground!
Take the High Ground! as Merton "Tex" Tolliver
{"id":67997,"title":"Fearless Fagan","year":"1952","character":"Pvt. Floyd Hilston","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fearless-fagan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67997.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67997.jpg"},"released":1}
1952
Fearless Fagan
Fearless Fagan as Pvt. Floyd Hilston
{"id":174379,"title":"Sky Full of Moon","year":"1952","character":"Harley 'Tumbleweeds' Williams","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sky-full-of-moon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174379.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174379.jpg"},"released":1}
Sky Full of Moon
Sky Full of Moon as Harley 'Tumbleweeds' Williams
{"id":21397,"title":"Vengeance Valley","year":"1951","character":"Hewie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/vengeance-valley","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_21397.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_21397.jpg"},"released":1}
1951
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{"id":68833,"title":"Two Weeks with Love","year":"1950","character":"Billy Finlay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/two-weeks-with-love","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68833.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68833.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
Two Weeks with Love
Two Weeks with Love as Billy Finlay
{"id":68767,"title":"Summer Stock","year":"1950","character":"Artie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/summer-stock","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68767.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68767.jpg"},"released":1}
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{"id":22676,"title":"Father of the Bride","year":"1950","character":"Party Guest \/ Usher With Coke (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/father-of-the-bride-1950","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22676.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22676.jpg"},"released":1}
Father of the Bride
Father of the Bride as Party Guest / Usher With Coke (uncredited)
{"id":69002,"title":"Lost Boundaries","year":"1949","character":"Andy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lost-boundaries","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69002.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69002.jpg"},"released":1}
1949