The Nicest Actors In Golden Age Of Hollywood

[@kathypappas6867]

I met Jimmy Stewart many , many years ago and he was as nice and down to earth as you'd hope he'd be ! He actually talked about his wife planted in the garden that day . I was so happy to have met him .

[@wifeofagrumpyoldmarine428]

What a lovely memory to share! Thank you!

[@melissaking6019]

The incredibly talented and versatile Boris Karloff was one of the most special people in show business. None of his colleagues had a bad word to say about him during his 48-year career. The 1 exception is Frankenstein director James Whale who was a snob and looked down on Boris because he didn't have a prestigious theatre career. Boris was widely beloved. In 1933 shortly after he became a star, he helped found the Screen Actors Guild to protect artists from being overworked, underpaid, and abused in the workplace.

[@barbarajohnson83]

Margaret Hamilton. A kind sweet woman who loved children was a former teacher. She was a close friend to Judy Garland during the filming of Oz to help her deal with the stress of Hollywood. Loved Margaret Hamilton.❤️

[@daveerhardt1879]

Ricardo Montalban was a faithful Catholic and was married to Georgiana Young for over 60 years. I watched an hour long tv interview he did back in the 1990's, only in the end did you know he was suffering from terrible back pain, he causally mentioned it at the end. He was physically paralyzed, never complained. One of my favorite actors and a truly humble person.

[@myfavoritesutube1]

I was about 10 years old when I met Shirley Jones. She was gracious, kind and attentive to each person she met in the after party of a play I attended. No other actor I met at after parties were anything like their personas.

[@kiasax2]

As a very young Cherokee guy I got to spend time with Sally Field and she was so kind to me and everyone around her. I was astounded at her sweet nature for a person who had been famous for so long. When I left Hollywood after enlisting in the military, Sally gave me a huge hug and even a kiss. It was a sibling kind of kiss, but I still felt very special as a result. She'll never read this, but Sally Field is one of the nicest people I have ever met, regardless of the business.

[@patrick13861017]

One who should be included is James Garner, there are many stories about his down to earthness and generosity of spirit.

[@cheyennehunter3087]

My granny got to spend time in Palm springs with James Garner. She said he was as handsome as he was nice.

[@minimaker5600]

I have heard that the young stars of the Harry Potter films loved Alan Rickman for his patience and humor.

[@ddburrows988]

One of the nicest people I ever met was Martin Sheen. We chatted amiably about politics while he watched his teenage daughter's equestrian skills at a horse show. After her competition, he needed to leave to attend to his daughter, I was surprised when he returned, sat back down next to me and had brought snacks to share. He was incredibly sweet.

[@carolholly1608]

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[@debrapolfus5062]

I met Sidney Poirier at the Paris airport in 1968. My mother was pushy asking for a photo with us but he was so nice and terribly handsome! He put his arm around me for the photo and for a 16 year old that was heaven.

[@annebalderston2520]

Love that Sidney. His fine character came through in every film he made.🙏🏻🕊️

[@jimriley3934]

I knew Bob Newhart pretty well as my brother was on his show in the 70s. Nice, generous and down-to-earth.

[@lawrencegoldworm]

Was your brother Jack Riley?

[@jimriley3934]

@@lawrencegoldworm Yes.

[@annanimity8697]

...Christopher Reeve, very, very kind and thoughtful...God bless you....

[@LindaM-x1q]

Carol Burnett!!!!! She's the best! I've been a fan for almost my whole life!

[@ceciliaseiber5507]

It’s nice to hear the good things about these actors. So many want to tarnish their reputation and since most are gone they can’t defend themselves

[@skylongskylong1982]

David Niven was a real Gentleman. When he passed away the cleaners, and baggage handlers at Heathrow Airport sent a massive flower display to his funeral. The message read “ A real Gentleman, always made time to talk to us when he passed through Heathrow “ Although I am far from rich, and famous, I always chat to the cleaners, and baggage handlers , ask about their shift, and what the average person does not know about their job. Pays off , I now know where I can have free shower, and where to relax away from the crowds.

[@DavidTucker-e2j]

I was going to post about the late Sir David Niven. But, you already did so. Thank you.

[@lindasd7591]

I met James Stewart. Such a nice man!

[@donellamackenzie6331]

Robert Mitchum… during the Vietnam war he arrived there took phone numbers of as many as he could when he got home he phoned to tell the families their loved one was ok. He left the film set when only the stars got coffee and not the crew, turning up hours later holding up production next day the crew got coffee

[@toddjacksonpoetry]

I met Fritz Weaver once in the '80s in Central Park in NYC. We were both near a rock outcropping. He amiably began talking about the geology of the rock, and of Manhattan Island generally. I eat up that kind of conversation, so we had a good time. I was still in my 20s then. I now know that we both attended the same school in Pittsburgh.

[@lindasd7591]

Olivia DeHavilland was so nice! She even apologized for the delay in signing an autograph request through the mail.

[@stars-rewind]

James Stewart always brought a sense of warmth and sincerity to every role he played. He was a dashing icon of Hollywood's golden age, a timeless legend whom I will always adore!

[@catlover34fl]

Olivia de Havilland is my favorite. Her unforgettable performances in the films Hold Back The Dawn, To Each His Own, The Snake Pit, and The Heiress deserved academy awards and at least nominations. Never tire of watching her especially in repeat showings of The Heiress. She deservedly is highly praised for her performance in Gone With The Wind, but she was equally great in most if not all of her other films.

[@kellicoffman8440]

I remember William Holden telling how Barbra Standwick helped keep him from getting fired. I also here she was kind to the crew people too

[@willyboy3581]

Yes, I remember that: it was at the Oscar ceremony in the late 80s (?); Stanwyck and Holden were co-presenters; before reading the nominees, Holden departed from the script and paid his heartfelt tribute to Stanwyck. Like you, I've heard that she was a great favorite of the film crews.

[@tonette6592]

Tony Randall was VERY nice to me. He was really quite a gentleman.

[@susanwallace2258]

Beautifully done! You said all the right things, left out some things that needed to be left out. I'll enjoying seeing more of your work.

[@petitelapin60]

This great! Thanks for sharing I would add James Cagney, Pat O'Brien and Eddie Cantor to the list

[@sherrirabinowitz4618]

James Garner was a wonderful man, (my story is way too long to list here, but he has been a hero of mine ever since.) Stefanie Powers is sweet and very friendly, Betty White is kind , gentle and funny, Rue McClanahan is funny and very down to earth, Scatman Crothers is a sweetheart. I have met many famous actors who were kind, friendly and very real. Too many to list.

[@scaredy-cat]

Glad to know about these good people

[@arpinamarkarian4500]

I met Michael York when he and Sylvia Fine Kaye they came to the opening of our new Koger center for the performing arts. I went over and introduced myself to him, and he was very gracious. Also our program at the University of South Carolina often times had actors come and work with our acting students and two of them were really nice Robbie Benson and Richard Thomas.

[@silverstuff182]

Michael York and Danny Kaye’s widow?

[@Ann12681]

In college I got a part time job waitressing in a coffee.Michael Rennie came in every week. What a thoughtful , gracious gentleman.

[@deborahtellerscott6304]

Clint Walker ("Cheyenne") was the nicest actor onscreen and off ever.

[@Susiesdarling]

Loved him!

[@annaparry4045]

I had to laugh when I of the pictures of William Powell actually showed a picture of Enoch Powell, a rather notorious British politician!

[@colleengaskill2792]

I wondered who that was.

[@slipstick985]

Billy Barty (born William John Bertanzetti) I was pushing wheelchairs at DFW airport one summer in the late 1970s when Barty's legs were giving him trouble. He was polite and jovial.

[@ActorsDataComparison]

My father also had the chance to meet him; he said that he is a kind and friendly man.

[@amygoddard469]

I met Wilford Brimly and Debbie Reynolds in 1997 when a movie was being filmed at my high-school. Both of them were so sweet. They would make time to spend time with the students.

[@gunterangel]

Clark Gable reportedly had played card games with technical crew members during breaks at the set of "Gone With the Wind", being a complete down-to-earth fellow. He would also make constant self-deprecating humorous remarks about his "King of Hollywood"-title. He also threatened to leave the set if the initionally race separated washrooms wouldn't be abolished immediately and he succeded with it !

[@DavidTucker-e2j]

My Grandpa Al was in the B-17 Squadron that Clark Gable served with during WW 2. According to Grandpa Al, Mr. Gable was a regular guy who didn't expect or demand any special treatment despite the star that he was.

[@carolholly1608]

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[@nannie2846]

One actor I had met who I found to be very down to earth was Harry Dean Stanton. He was in my city making a film and the crew was at the hotel I worked in. He was so down to earth and friendly. I was very impressed with him.

[@cheyennehunter3087]

Fred McMurray was so nice along with his wife. His daughters were cute too.

[@kathleenmckenzie6261]

I've read many comments in the past about Barbara Stanwyck's kindness toward crew and fellow actors but somehow she was omitted from this list.

[@MLBrooks-g3u]

She was known for making sure the crew was taken care of before she was on the set, and of course there was her legendary kindness to William Holden.. Richard Long was also all about his coworkers when he was on the set of Big Valley. Both those people made sure that they didn't hog a scene, that their work and everyone else's made sure tthe scene they were doing was the best it could be.

[@angelbabysqueaky3985]

Audrey Hepburn , Dean Martin and Keith Richards were the nicest stars that i met when i worked at Yamato's restaurant in Century Ciity. I also met Robin Williams in the San Francisco Airport. He talked to be and played with my Son. He wwas so very kind.

[@johnnelson9252]

I've only met a couple of them, but Charlton Heston was very gracious when I met him in 1990. Not really a member of the "classical movie stars club", Terri Garr was a little younger, but every bit as gracious. Thanks for putting this up; so many videos are about the worst of the worst.

[@donaldchappell1569]

Loretta Young and Jimmy Stewart are two of the finest and nicest I ever knew.

[@ellasaraharetha]

Donald, I became friends with Loretta Young in the 1980s until she passed in 2000, and I adored her. She was so down to earth and fun. She also had a spiritual side that was very important to her. I used to visit her in Beverly Hills and then when she moved to Palm Springs. I went to her funeral in Cathedral City, and, according to her last wishes all were invited as asked for their prayers.

[@jimsouthern1398]

A star that I met many years ago impressed me with her genuine courtesy and stunning blue eyes. Ann Blythe was a star as a performer and as a human being.

[@annet6017]

Just wanted to mention America’s sweetheart Mary Pickford was Canadian.

[@KeriRhodes-mn9te]

I'm surprised that Agnes Moorehead did not make this video. 🙁 from we what I've heard, she was one of the nicest people you'd ever want to meet!! 💜 ⚘️

[@susandevitte2137]

I remember Debbie Reynolds putting on a show for all the Girl Scouts in Las Vegas about 1963. She was a Girl Scout leader for her daughter Carrie. I was about 7 and I still remember it.

[@MLBrooks-g3u]

Could be lots more. Bill Bixby was known as "the nicest guy in Hollywood" during his tenure.

[@philippinefandango2859]

John Travolta, Alec Baldwin. I don’t care what has been said about him, I met him face to face, and he was the politest,and well mannered person I ever met.

[@ianedwards4400]

You certainly picked them right because, without doubt, our Debbie Reynolds, Olivia DeHavilland and Richard Chamberlain were some of Hollywood's nicest people, but so were Debra Paget and her sister, Lisa Gaye. Debra, with all her fame that publicity brought her, was always sweet to those who interviewed her as also the paps who photographed her endlessly. All that publicity gave her a lot of mileage with photographs being printed on her; so much so, she wound up with more photographs and a lesser body of work.

[@nycbutterfly52]

If you make another list you should include Roddy McDowall. Everything I've read about him says that he was a kind and generous gentleman. From the mid sixties onward he gave wonderful dinner parties and open houses where old and new Hollywood could relax and be themselves. He did charity work and was very friendly to fans.

[@rooseveltnut]

George "Spanky" McFarland used to own a bar here in OKC. I would stop by on the way home from work and visit with him. So kind and a very interesting man. I also knew Saginaw Grant before he became an actor. Once he started getting lots of roles he moved out of OKC and he was missed by so many folks here. What a sweet, caring man. He helped so many poeple here.

[@richardhollars7372]

MISS BARBARA STANWYCK, JAMES GARNER, TOM SELLECK, SEVERAL OTHERS....

[@toddjacksonpoetry]

It would be awful to find out Debbie Reynolds was anything less than wonderful. It's nice that she was.

[@Sirianstar10]

The cast of Happy Days. My cousin was in props on the show and l got to see an episode filmed and then got to stay when the audience had to leave. Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Tom Bosley, Marion Ross. All so nice and down to earth. Thar is a great memory. Oh, Penny Marshall came over to the studio that night, too. My cousin introduced us. Very nice lady and she sounded just like "Laverne" lol

[@johntartaglia2672]

Worked with John Rubenstein and Andy Robinson, a couple of sweethearts. Had an encounter with Richard Chamberlain, a truly humble man.

[@obertbrinley6541]

Ben Cooper, what a great man. I met him in Palm Springs. He was so friendly, another time I was on the island of Kauai our paths crossed again. I will always remember Ben and his wife Patricia.

[@calrazus]

As a telephone installer in LA/Beverly Hills I had the opportunity to meet many celebrities. At the top of my list is Tony Bennett. Next I would say Gene Kelly. With a one on one situation as I had , most of them are very nice.

[@drsunshine1959]

Excluding people I've worked with, some of the nicest performers I've met include Rosemary Clooney, Red Skelton and Alice Faye.

[@anamariagutierrez2019]

Thank You very much

[@JudeNance]

Blessings on all of them 🎉❤

[@alexbuchholz7072]

Paul Newman

[@shereewordell2433]

I met Chris O’Donnell once, he was really nice too!

[@EmilyWinchester09]

The first time I met John Jarrett from Wolf Creek at a convention, I asked for a photo which costed around 40 to 50 bucks. I had the money and was about to pay but he was kind enough to only charge me 10 dollars. He said he wanted me to save my money for other things. What a sweet guy. Met him a few times afterwards and we have great conversations.

[@rooseveltnut]

I read where other actors commented on what a nice considerate buy he is.

[@EmilyWinchester09]

@@rooseveltnut Yeah, I'd definitely believe it. If you saw him, you wouldn't even think he's a celebrity, hes just a normal, friendly guy.

[@robertotamesis1783]

Jack Elam, and Lee Van Cleef most contrabida or villains. They have the sweetish disposition and I believe they're accomplished accountant .

[@davidbosher8377]

I was hoping Doris Day and Kay Kendall would be included. It was my great pleasure to meet Shirley Jones after her concert at the Arts Theatre in London in March 2010 when, after her show, she came onto the stage and met the audience, chatting, signing photos and allowing photographs. Truly a lovely lady, not only a beautiful singer but also a great actress as her Oscar-winning performance in the 1960s film "Elmer Gantry" testifies. It was a real privelege to meet and chat with her.

[@janiceskidmore9203]

I love your commentary and agree with who was picked but I know you might have missed a few, in particular I heard that Barbara Stanwyck was very much admired not only as an actress but as kind, professional and treated all the crew with respect and appreciation. Also, what about Bob Hope who entertained our troops for so many years…….what about Ann Margret and any feedback on Rock Hudson? Thank you for an enjoyable and positive program!😊😄

[@peterdavidcrossfield4885]

My father played cricket with Christopher Plummer during Stratford Shakespearean festival. In the early 60's

[@charisepfahl7778]

Rob Lowe, I met him at a Mondale rally in Cleveland. He was polite and funny.

[@LindaCabrnoch]

Audrey Hepburn great😊

[@JaySchwartz-k4v]

I would also include my favorite actress, Jean Simmons.

[@annebalderston2520]

Love her!

[@CenturyCelebrity21st-f3m]

A gentleman, always modest and warm both at work and in daily life.

[@silverstuff182]

Some surprises in here. I really couldn’t have predicted Richard Chamberlain’s personality off screen. Very impressive. Interesting how many of the people you mention came from lowly beginnings, like Cary Grant. Yet some others from poverty, such as Joan Crawford, were renowned for nastiness.

[@TobyChan-k3u]

Peter Cushing and Roddy McDowall were both super nice guys to fellow actors. Carrie Fisher found it difficult to 'hate' Cushing's character when filming Star Wars because he was nice and polite to her on the set.

[@gabrielhalston6726]

A huge -- HUGE -- omission from your list, and one who should be at the very top -- is the late, great Doris Day! Doris was in real life as you saw her onscreen -- very sweet, kind and most humble. From the late 1950s to the mid 1960s, Doris was the #1 box office actress. During this time, Lucille Ball, who was a great fan of Doris Day, conducted a live radio interview with Doris on the set of one of her movies. Lucille admitted to being nervous and a bit intimidated in Doris Day's presence, yet, it was Doris Day who felt humbled and honored that Lucille Ball would even be interviewing her! On another note, I'd like to say something about Cary Grant. On the set of "That Touch of Mink" with Doris Day, Doris was the main star; yet, Doris insisted that Cary Grant's name be listed in the credits above her's. Still, Cary wasn't very social with Doris on the set and withdrew from her and wouldn't speak with her much at all (not nice, Cary!). Otherwise, Cary Grant was known for his impeccable taste and gentlemanship, but not so much as a social person with other actors/actresses of equal stature. Enjoyed the video!

[@cynthiafletcher9845]

Doris Day respected, rescued and loved animals as well as being a multi-talented actor. ❤❤❤

[@gabrielhalston6726]

@@cynthiafletcher9845 She was, indeed! Her love for God's animals was unmatched! Thank you for reminding us of this.

[@conniecollins1592]

Ann Sheridan was said to be very kind and generous.

[@JimPack-jy3rr]

Geraldine Fitzgerald and Wlliam Hickey. Both were very kind to me.

[@debbiecamp2205]

Thank you.

[@bullettube9863]

All of these people had the same quality, that is they were all team players. Whether it's the military, sports, or a working environment, working as a team is the most important quality! Too often people are criticized for not being team players but instead as divas, only caring about themselves. I know, I've worked with such people and they are a pain in the neck making work difficult for everyone. I met Roddy McDonald, Robert Wagner, Jack Cassidy, and Troy Donahue when I worked at a motorcycle shop. They were friendly and considerate to everyone there. Jack was filming a TV movie near the shop and told me a lot about how they filmed it.

[@cathleencooks748]

Robert Wagner murdered Natalie Wood. I don't this lightly as ever since Natalie's death I have read every scrap of information I could find about what happened that night hoping that Wagner wasn't responsible for her death. There is now no doubt in my mind that during their drunk argument he shoved her after getting physical with her ( bruises were found on her body inconsistent with just falling off the boat) & trying to cover it up by saying she slipped & fell trying to untie a dinghy. Natalie had a deep fear of what she called dark water after having a drowning accident years earlier in her career

[@bullettube9863]

@@cathleencooks748 I agree, the evidence of an accidental death by drowning is scanty. What is not mentioned anywhere is what Walken was doing.

[@cathleencooks748]

@@bullettube9863 Walken who had also been drinking heavily that day & was likely nursing the beginning of a hangover had retired to his cabin on the boat. Add on he didn't want to be in the middle of a nasty marital fight as anyone with any common sense would avoid like the plague

[@dennismclaurin1487]

I met James Earl Jones

[@mojo500100]

Pros like Jimmy Stewart, et al, shouldn’t be the exceptions…..being kind to everyone they work with should be the norm. Should be….

[@maryannabbatiellochavarria969]

John Wayne. He was in East Los Angeles, Mexican parade back in the 60s great man

[@jonathanlippman5183]

maureen O'hara

[@lindanitzschke1315]

Red Skelton!!

[@gogoyubari366]

Audrey Hepburn was so pretty!

[@krog44]

The nicest actress ive ever met was. About 15 years ago in new York new i saw brook shields in the adams family she is so nice I got her autograph

[@accomplice55]

Was who?

[@corinnepmorrison1854]

@@accomplice55 Brooke Shields

[@accomplice55]

@@corinnepmorrison1854: I think she is gorgeous, and more talented than a lot of people give her credit for.

[@99999myk]

I shipped/received for the rich and famous. Paul Rudd and Monica Lewinsky were nice. Jennifer Connelly is short and petit and shy. Rosie O'Donnell is a creature.

[@judytobey]

Cary Grant as well!

[@WilliamHarper-lx2is]

I think Edward fox should've been added

[@susanheath5467]

Why is there a picture of Enoch Powell when talking about William? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@robertdoherty2001]

Myrna Loy?

[@gogoyubari366]

Legends!

[@JamesMuller-i8e]

What about Helen Hays? I always had the impression that she was the epitome of being a lady. Also, if my memory serves me correctly, she was also a Kennedy Center Honoree.

[@LindaCabrnoch]

Like James Stewert

[@lawrencegoldworm]

Cary Grant was a nice person but he was famously known for not giving-out autographs or charging 25 cents for them.

[@jamesgrassia844]

I never met Paul Muni but am curious about what type of person he was it seemed he was a good man could you please give me some information on him I was also told he was a drunk.

[@croissant912]

A nice array of really lovely people who were also Hollywood stars ---- but showing a photo of extreme right-wing British politician Enoch Powell as the gracious star William Powell is a mistake that really needs correcting. Thank you for focusing on the positive, on lovely people who made the world a better place with their presence. ♥

[@jamesarnold9280]

Sidney Portia

[@Sandoz-b3v]

19:16 that's the late British politician Enoch Powell. Amazing! when you these videos you don't check the errors????

[@mickwillis6981]

Lassie

[@annebalderston2520]

The absolute nicest, kindest, sweetest actor ever.❤️🙏🏻🕊️✝️

[@cherylschantz9893]

Please correct all spelling in the captions.

[@gretgirl6750]

They were the comic relief! How many ways can you spell Montalban? 😄

[@accomplice55]

@@gretgirl6750 And Fred A Stare! :)

[@gogoyubari366]

Mary Pickford was a pretty girl!

[@angelmist4253]

Dorothy Malone.