Gus Schilling
American comedian (1908-1957)
August "Gus" Schilling was an American film actor who started in burlesque comedy and usually played nervous comic roles, often unbilled. A friend of Orson Welles, he appeared in five of the director's films — Citizen Kane, The Magnificent Ambersons, The Lady from Shanghai, Macbeth and Touch of Evil.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 4 films (1940–1951) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 9 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Lucky Devils. | Lew Landers | 7 reels | B&W | ||
| 1941 | Citizen Kane | Films inc. | 119 min | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| 1948 | The Lady From Shanghai. | Orson Welles | 87 min. | 35mm | B&W | sound |
| 1951 | ON DANGEROUS GROUND. | RKO Radio Pictures Inc. | 82 min. | 35mm | B&W | sound |