Val Stanton
Biography
Valentine Walter Burch (October 17, 1886 - January 25, 1967) who was known professionally as Val Stanton, was an English-American actor who originally came from the half-successful vaudeville team with his brother, Ernie called Val and Ernie Stanton. He was most known for the films Stage Struck (1936), Prison Train (1938), Duke of the Navy (1942) and many more. Val was also the stunt model of Jiminy Cricket in Walt Disney’s original Pinocchio (1940). Val was also a successful athlete outside of stage work.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

Duke of the Navy
as Sniffy
1942

The Perfect Gentleman
as Workman in Pub (uncredited)
1935

English as She Is Not Spoken
as Himself
1928

Hangover Square
as Postman (uncredited)
1945

Cut Yourself a Piece of Cake
as Self
1928

The Great Impersonation
as English Porter (uncredited)
1942

This Above All
as Policeman (uncredited)
1942

Stage Struck
as Cooper
1936

Prison Train
as Sullen
1938

The Adventures of Robin Hood
as Outlaw (uncredited)
1938

Mysterious Mr. Moto
as Organ Grinder (uncredited)
1938

Pinocchio
as Jiminy Cricket Stunt Model (uncredited)
1940

The Reluctant Dragon
as Courier (uncredited)
1941

Hats Off
as Valet
1936