Paul Power
Known for: Acting
Luther Raymond Vestergard was born 2 December 1902 in Chicago, Illinois to Christian Vestergard and Maytha Heckel. Growing up in Chicago, Luther attended local schools. Upon graduating, Luther moved to Los Angeles California where he attended the University of Southern California. At the same time he worked as an assistant deputy probation officer so he could pay his way through college. Luther would move on to Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts to study law. Luther was only able to complete 2 years before running out of money. Returning to Los Angeles in 1926, Luther started acting, working under the stage name of Paul Power. Initially he appeared in 2 reel silent comedies based on the "Winnie Winkle, the Bread Winner" comic strip. The vast majority of his appearances during his career were in a number of supporting and minor roles that extended the rest of his life (over 40 years) taking his career from the days of silent films through the golden age of movies to television. His largest role was in Christian movie "Oil Town U.S.A." where he worked with his friend Billy Graham. Luther was married twice and divorced twice with no record of having any children. He also took care of his mother(who was bed ridden from a traffic accident) during the last four years of her life. Luther was also a lay minister serving at different times as assistant pastor and interim pastor for Saint Matthews Lutheran Church. He occasionally conducted services at the local movie studios and funeral services for the Motion Pictures Home in Calabasas, California. He joined the Hollywood Christian Group after it was organized in 1949. Luther passed away 5 April 1968 at the Hollywood West Hospital.
Filmography
Series
Perry Mason
Reporter
1957
Series
Get Smart
Party Guest (uncredited)
1965
Series
Get Smart
Scientist (uncredited)
1965
Series
Maverick
Pyne
1957
Series
The Twilight Zone
Farmer
1959
Series
The Beverly Hillbillies
Judge (uncredited)
1962
Series
I Love Lucy
Man in Upper Box
1951
Series
I Love Lucy
Award Presenter
1951
Series
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Club Patron (uncredited)
1955
Series
Adventures of Superman
Sir Gawaine
1952
Film
The Apartment
Bar Patron (uncredited)
1960
Series
Bob
Paul
1992
Film
All About Eve
Sarah Siddons Awards Guest (uncredited)
1950
Film
The Philadelphia Story
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
1940
Series
The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour
Maitre D' (uncredited)
1957
Film
How the West Was Won
Auction Guest (uncredited)
1962
Series
Harbor Command
Kellson
1957
Film
Inherit the Wind
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
1960
Film
Marnie
Racetrack Patron (uncredited)
1964
Film
An Affair to Remember
Ship Passenger (uncredited)
1957
Film
High Society
Party Guest (uncredited)
1956
Film
Written on the Wind
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
1956
Film
Valley of the Dolls
Waiter (uncredited)
1967
Film
Dishonored Lady
Club Patron
1947
Film
Robin and the 7 Hoods
Club Patron (uncredited)
1964
Film
Party Girl
Party Guest (uncredited)
1958
Film
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Delegate (Uncredited)
1961
Film
The Ugly Dachshund
Kennel Show Spectator (uncredited)
1966
Film
On the Town
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1949
Film
The Bad and the Beautiful
Theatre Manager (uncredited)
1952
Film
Easter Parade
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
1948
Film
Top Hat
Club Patron (uncredited)
1935
Film
Viva Las Vegas
Resort Guest (uncredited)
1964
Film
The Heiress
1949
Film
Advise & Consent
Senator (uncredited)
1962
Film
Make Way for Tomorrow
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1937
Film
Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation
Dance Guest (uncredited)
1962
Film
Please Don't Eat the Daisies
Party Guest (uncredited)
1960
Film
Remember the Night
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1940
Film
The Best Man
Reporter (uncredited)
1964
Film
Good Neighbor Sam
Advertising Agency Executive (uncredited)
1964
Film
It Should Happen to You
Audience Member (uncredited)
1954
Film
Fate Is the Hunter
Reporter (uncredited)
1964
Film
Caught
Man in Store (uncredited)
1949
Film
Move Over, Darling
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
1963
Film
The Notorious Landlady
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
1962
Film
The Conspirators
Bartender (uncredited)
1944
Film
Body and Soul
Party Guest (uncredited)
1947
Film
The Damned Don't Cry
Syndicate Boss (uncredited)
1950
Film
The Last Hurrah
Banker at Plymouth Club (uncredited)
1958
Film
The Tunnel of Love
Party Guest (uncredited)
1958
Film
Romance on the High Seas
Party Guest (uncredited)
1948
Film
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Treasure Hunter (uncredited)
1967
Film
Tennessee's Partner
Ship Passenger (uncredited)
1955
Film
Phantom Lady
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
1944
Film
Love Crazy
Party Guest (uncredited)
1941
Film
Marjorie Morningstar
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
1958
Film
Cult of the Cobra
1955
Film
Dangerous When Wet
Official (uncredited)
1953
Film
It Started with a Kiss
Charity Raffle Guest (uncredited)
1959
Film
My Man Godfrey
Party Guest (uncredited)
1957
Film
The Climax
Reporter (Uncredited)
1944
Film
A Night to Remember
Minor Role (uncredited)
1942
Film
Experiment Perilous
Art Exhibition Guest (uncredited)
1944
Film
The Garment Jungle
Salesman (uncredited)
1957
Film
Ten North Frederick
1958
Film
I Died a Thousand Times
Observer at Accident Scene (uncredited)
1955
Film
Mr. Lucky
Passerby (uncredited)
1943
Film
Iron Man
Fight Crowd Spectator (uncredited)
1951
Film
Hard, Fast and Beautiful!
Linesman (uncredited)
1951
Film
Du Barry Was a Lady
Reporter (uncredited)
1943
Film
I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now
Audience Member (uncredited)
1947
Film
Let's Do It Again
Audition Guest (uncredited)
1953
Film
A Stranger in My Arms
Memorial Service Attendee (uncredited)
1959
Film
How to Save a Marriage and Ruin Your Life
Maitre D (uncredited)
1968
Film
Ma Barker's Killer Brood
Minister
1960
Film
I Accuse My Parents
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1944
Film
Theodora Goes Wild
Party Guest (uncredited)
1936
Film
Nazi Agent
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
1942
Film
The Power of the Whistler
Restaurant Patron
1945
Film
Johnny Eager
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1941
Film
The Phantom of 42nd Street
Timothy Wells
1945
Film
King of the Roaring 20's – The Story of Arnold Rothstein
Gambling Casino Patron (uncredited)
1961
Film
Million Dollar Baby
1941
Film
They Dare Not Love
Society Man
1941
Film
A Ticklish Affair
Reporter (uncredited)
1963
Film
Youngblood Hawke
Party Guest (uncredited)
1964
Film
She Couldn't Take It
Prisoner
1935
Film
The House on 56th Street
Poker Gam Kibitzer (uncredited)
1933
Film
Period of Adjustment
Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
1962
Film
Bombshell
Cocoanut Grove Patron (uncredited)
1933
Film
The Young Stranger
Theater Patron (uncredited)
1957
Film
Peggy
Judge
1950
Film
Crime, Inc.
Grand Juror (uncredited)
1945
Film
Railroaded!
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1947
Film
The Star
1952
Film
Zenobia
Party Guest
1939
Film
The Last Round-up
1947
Film
Fight for Your Lady
Café Patron (uncredited)
1937
Film
Under California Stars
Movie Director Paul
1948
Film
Race Street
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1948
Film
Lady in the Death House
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
1944
Film
Silver Queen
Party Guest (uncredited)
1942
Film
The Underwater City
Author in Visiting Party (uncredited)
1962
Film
Woman Against Woman
Cynthia's Dance Partner
1938
Film
Circumstantial Evidence
Boxing Match Spectator (uncredited)
1945
Film
Women of Glamour
(uncredited)
1937
Film
Jet Attack
Phillips
1958
Film
The Thief Trapper
Jack Dayton
1927
Film
The Personality Kid
Freddie
1934
Film
Oiltown, U.S.A.
Les Manning
1953
Film
Holiday
Party Guest (uncredited)
1930