Hollywood Faces Dossier
41 Archival Vault Holdings
📍 Reading, Pennsylvania, USA
Forrest Compton
1925 – 2020
Forrest Compton is honored in The Film Examiner Encyclopedia as an iconic character actor whose unforgettable face and voice elevated classic motion pictures and television series across the Golden Age of entertainment. Mike Jones's Video Boneyard archive currently preserves 41 physical recordings spanning 41 productions featuring Forrest Compton.
Archival Holdings in The Video Boneyard
The following 41 canonical motion pictures and broadcast master recordings featuring Forrest Compton are preserved in the studio archives:
| Year | Production Title | Character / Role | Director / Studio | The Video Boneyard | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S01E11 - They Shall Not Pass | Captain Brinson | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1964 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S01E14 - Sergeant of the Week | Captain Brinson | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1965 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S01E22 - Officer Candidate Gomer Pyle | Lieutenant Colonel | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1965 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S01E24 - Gomer Makes the Honor Guard | Colonel | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1965 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S01E27 - The Jet Set | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1965 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S01E29 - Gomer Dates a Movie Star | Colonel | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1965 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S01E30 - Gomer the M.P. | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1965 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S02E02 - Third Finger, Left Loaf | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1965 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S02E04 - Home on the Range | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1965 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S02E05 - Gomer Untrains a Dog | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1965 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S02E08 - Gomer Captures a Submarine | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1965 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S02E12 - A Groom for Carter's Sister | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1965 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S02E15 - Gomer Pyle, POW | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1965 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S02E16 - Gomer Pyle, Civilian | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1966 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S02E21 - Little Girl Blue | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1966 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S02E22 - A Star is Born | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1966 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S02E24 - Duke Slate, Night Club Comic | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1966 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S02E26 - Opie Joins the Marines | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1966 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S03E06 - How to Succeed in Farming Without Really Trying | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1966 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S03E09 - Gomer Pyle, Super Chef | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1966 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S03E10 - Marry Me, Marry Me | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1966 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S03E14 - Whither the Weather | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1967 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S03E16 - Gomer the Recruiter | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1967 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S03E27 - Lost, the Colonel's Daughter | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1967 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S04E02 - The Recruiting Poster | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1967 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S04E04 - Leader of Men | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1967 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S04E15 - Wild Bull of the Pampas | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1967 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S04E16 - Gomer, the Good Samaritan | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1967 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S04E17 - Gomer, the Privileged Character | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1968 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S04E19 - A Dog is a Dog | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1968 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S04E24 - Goodbye, Dolly | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1968 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S04E25 - The Price of Tomatoes | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1968 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S04E26 - Chef For a Day | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1968 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S04E29 - And Baby Makes Three | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1968 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S05E05 - Just Move Your Lips, Sergeant | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1968 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S05E09 - Come Blow Your Top | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1968 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S05E11 - Gomer, the Perfect MP | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1968 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S05E12 - The Wild Bull Returns | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1968 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S05E13 - Hit and Write | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1969 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S05E26 - Flower Power | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1969 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S05E27 - Hare Today, Gone Tomorrow | Colonel Gray | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
Complete Career & Landmark Filmography
Major theatrical features, landmark television appearances, and key credited roles across Forrest Compton's historic screen career:
| Year | Production Title | Character / Role | Department / Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | General Electric Theater | Charles Peake | Actor (Television) |
| 1956 | The Edge of Night | Actor | Actor (Television) |
| 1958 | 77 Sunset Strip | Harry Tiburon | Actor (Television) |
| 1959 | Black Saddle | Charles Beacroft | Actor (Television) |
| 1959 | Hawaiian Eye | Robin Flynn | Actor (Television) |
| 1959 | Johnny Ringo | Silas | Actor (Television) |
| 1959 | The Troubleshooters | Davis | Actor (Television) |
| 1959 | The Twilight Zone | ASW Officer | Actor (Television) |
| 1960 | My Three Sons | Major Lodge | Actor (Television) |
| 1960 | Route 66 | Jeff Stevens (uncredited) | Actor (Television) |
| 1961 | The Outsider | John Bradley | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1963 | Arrest and Trial | Dr. Harmon | Actor (Television) |
| 1964 | 12 O'Clock High | Captain Dirksen | Actor (Television) |
| 1964 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. | Colonel Gray | Actor (Television) |
| 1965 | Hogan's Heroes | Major Zimmer | Actor (Television) |
| 1965 | The F.B.I. | Dale Newton | Actor (Television) |
| 1966 | That Girl | Actor | Actor (Television) |
| 1967 | Mannix | Elgin Bonning | Actor (Television) |
| 1967 | The Invaders | Capt. Chester Albertson | Actor (Television) |
| 1968 | Mayberry R.F.D. | Biddleton | Actor (Television) |
| 1970 | Dan August | Mr. Colter | Actor (Television) |
| 1991 | McBain | President Flynn | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 2000 | Ed | Mr. Emerson | Actor (Television) |
⚖️ Archival Preservation & Scholarship:
All film excerpts, technical specifications, and character credits cataloged in this dossier are curated for film scholarship, legal public domain verification, and historical media education under 17 U.S.C. § 107.