
From Wikipedia
Jed Prouty (April 6, 1879 – May 10, 1956) was an American film actor. Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Prouty was a vaudeville performer before becoming a film actor. Mostly appearing in comedies, he occasionally performed a serious character role, for instance a small part as an oily publicist in A Star is Born (1937).

Libeled Lady
1936 · as Dickson (uncredited)

Bachelor Daddy
1941 · as C. J. Chase

A Star Is Born
1937 · as Artie Carver (uncredited)

The Broadway Melody
1929 · as Uncle Jed (uncredited)

Obliging Young Lady
1942 · as Judge Rufus

Souls for Sale
1923 · as Magnus (uncredited)

Black Sheep
1935 · as Orville Schmelling

Unknown Treasures
1926 · as Remus

One Hour Late
1934 · as Mr. Finch

The Purchase Price
1932 · as Elks Crossing Jeweler (uncredited)

You Can't Have Everything
1937 · as Mr. Whiteman

Night Nurse
1931 · as Archie - Father-to-be (uncredited)

Down on the Farm
1938 · as John Jones

Mr. Bell
1947 · as Willis J. Watson

Sadie Love
1919 · as James Wakeley

His Brother's Wife
1936 · as Bill Arnold

Her Game
1919 · as Bobby McAllister

Pot o' Gold
1941 · as J.K. Louderman