George Cisar (July 28, 1912 – June 13, 1979) was an American actor who performed in more than one hundred roles in two decades as a

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in film and television, often in prominent Hollywood productions. He frequently played background parts such as policemen or bartenders.

Career

In 1949, Cisar co-starred with a young

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in the short-lived police drama '' Stand By for Crime''. In 1957 he appeared on ''

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'' as a car salesman. Among Cisar's more frequent roles was from 1960 to 1963 as Sgt. Theodore Mooney in thirty-one episodes of

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's '' Dennis the Menace''. Series co-star

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took the name "Theodore Mooney" and added the middle initial "J." for his character, Theodore J. Mooney, a tough-minded banker on

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's second sitcom, ''

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''. Cisar also appeared as the postman in a 1962 episode of '' Leave It To Beaver'' (S6E9 - “Beaver Joins A Record Club”). Cisar appeared in a 1965 episode of ''

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'' with Cara Williams and portrayed character Donald Hollinger's father in ''

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'', the

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sitcom which aired on

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, and Cyrus Tankersley on CBS's ''

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'' and its sequel '' Mayberry, R.F.D.'' Unbilled in his first film, 1948's ''

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'', he was credited at the bottom of the cast list in his next feature, 1949's '' Johnny Holiday''. His final film appearance, also near the end of the list, was as Joe the barber in the 1970 Southern racial drama, '' ...tick...tick...tick...''. Nine years later, Cisar died in

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, at the age of 66.

Selected filmography

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'' (1948) - Policeman (uncredited) *'' Batman and Robin'' (1949, Serial) - Policeman in Alley h. 1(uncredited) *'' Johnny Holiday'' (1949) - Barney Duggan *'' Cell 2455 Death Row'' (1955) - Captain (uncredited) *'' 5 Against the House'' (1955) - Casino Guard (uncredited) *''

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'' (1955) - Fred - Man at Bar (uncredited) *''

The Crooked Web ''The Crooked Web'' is a 1955 crime film noir directed by Nathan Juran and starring Frank Lovejoy, Mari Blanchard and Richard Denning. Plot Stan Fabian runs a drive-in restaurant with girlfriend Joanie Daniel, whose brother Frank turns up for a ...

'' (1955) - Don Gillen (uncredited) *''

Inside Detroit ''Inside Detroit'' is a 1956 American film noir crime film directed by Fred F. Sears and starring Dennis O'Keefe, Pat O'Brien and Tina Carver. ''Inside Detroit'' is centered on corruption within the United Auto Workers union and is loosely ...

'' (1956) - Druggist (uncredited) *''

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'' (1956) - Fight Manager (uncredited) *'' Over-Exposed'' (1956) - Club Customer Photographed by Lila (uncredited) *'' Somebody Up There Likes Me'' (1956) - Fence (uncredited) *'' The Werewolf'' (1956) - Hoxie *''

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'' (1956) - Willie Anderson *''

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'' (1956) - Orchestra Leader (uncredited) *''

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'' (1956) - Mr. Fanmorn (uncredited) *''

'' (1956) - Bus Driver (uncredited) *'' The Great American Pastime'' (1956) - Bailiff (uncredited) *''

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'' (1956) - Influential Citizen Tom Everett *'' Hot Summer Night'' (1957) - Manager (uncredited) *''

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'' (1957) - Proprietor (uncredited) *''

Designing Woman ''Designing Woman'' is a 1957 American Metrocolor romantic comedy film, in CinemaScope, about two young, whirlwind-romanced newlywed professionals and their misadventures in adjusting to each other's lifestyles. Vincente Minnelli directed the fi ...

'' (1957) - Fred Seixas, Card Playing Crony (uncredited) *''

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'' (1957) - Admonishing Man on Airliner (uncredited) *'' The Abductors'' (1957) - Officers of the Law *''

The Buckskin Lady ''The Buckskin Lady'' is a 1957 American Western film directed by Carl K. Hittleman and starring Patricia Medina in the titular role and Richard Denning as her leading man. The supporting cast features Gerald Mohr, Henry Hull, and Hank Worden. ...

'' (1957) - Cranston *'' Man on Fire'' (1957) - Bailiff (uncredited) *''

Chicago Confidential ''Chicago Confidential'' is a 1957 American crime film noir directed by Sidney Salkow, starring Brian Keith, Beverly Garland and Dick Foran. It is based on the 1950 book ''Chicago: Confidential!'' by Jack Lait and Lee Mortimer. ''Chicago Confid ...

'' (1957) - Manager of the Green Dragon Nightclub (uncredited) *'' My Gun Is Quick'' (1957) - Customs Inspector (uncredited) *''

The Brothers Rico ''The Brothers Rico'' is a 1957 American crime film noir directed by Phil Karlson and starring Richard Conte, Dianne Foster and Kathryn Grant. Plot Eddie Rico (Richard Conte) is the happily married owner of a prosperous laundry company in Baysh ...

'' (1957) - Pete Selsun - Dude Cowboy (uncredited) *'' Jailhouse Rock'' (1957) - Jake - Bartender (uncredited) *''

The World Was His Jury ''The World Was His Jury'' is a 1958 American drama film directed by Fred F. Sears and starring Edmond O'Brien and Mona Freeman. It was released by Columbia Pictures. Plot A cruise ship's captain dies and Jerry Barrett is promoted to replace him. ...

'' (1958) - Afterdeck Bos'n (uncredited) *'' Jet Attack'' (1958) - Col. Catlett *''

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'' (1958) - Bongo Club Patron (uncredited) *''

The Party Crashers ''The Party Crashers'' is a 1958 American drama film directed by Bernard Girard and written by Bernard Girard and Dan Lundberg. The film stars Mark Damon, Bobby Driscoll (in his last feature film role), Connie Stevens, Frances Farmer (in her las ...

'' (1958) - Willy (uncredited) *''

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'' (1958) - Hubie Nelson (uncredited) *''

Andy Hardy Comes Home ''Andy Hardy Comes Home'' is a 1958 comedy film directed by Howard W. Koch. It is the 16th and final film in the Andy Hardy series, with Mickey Rooney reprising his signature role. It was produced 12 years after the previous Hardy film, and was ...

'' (1958) - Bailiff (uncredited) *''

I Mobster ''I Mobster'' (originally released in the UK as ''The Mobster'') is a 1958 film noir crime-drama film directed by Roger Corman. The film features a cameo of famous burlesque star Lili St. Cyr. Plot Joe Sante is a small time crook, who works as ...

'' (1959) - Cab Driver (uncredited) *''

The Big Circus ''The Big Circus'' is a 1959 film starring Victor Mature as a circus owner struggling with financial trouble and a murderous unknown saboteur. It was produced and cowritten by Irwin Allen, later known for a series of big-budget disaster films. Pl ...

'' (1959) - Bill - Reporter (uncredited) *''

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'' (1959) - Lem Sawyer *'' Edge of Eternity'' (1959) - Dealer (uncredited) *''

Vice Raid ''Vice Raid'' is a 1959 B-movie crime drama directed by Edward L. Cahn and starring Mamie Van Doren and Richard Coogan. It was issued on a double bill with '' Inside the Mafia''. Plot Police Sgt. Whitey Brandon works for the Vice Squad and is d ...

'' (1959) - Marty Heffner *''

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'' (1959) - Sheriff *''

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'' (1960) - Cop (uncredited) *''

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'' (1960) - Salesman in Saloon (uncredited) *''

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'' (1960) - Barfly (uncredited) *''

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'' (1961) - Markham (uncredited) *''

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'' (1962) - Crowley - Bartender *''

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'' (1962) - Miltie *''

It Happened at the World's Fair ''It Happened at the World's Fair'' is a 1963 American musical film starring Elvis Presley as a crop-dusting pilot. It was filmed in Seattle, Washington, site of the Century 21 Exposition. The governor of Washington at the time, Albert Rosellin ...

'' (1963) - Craps Shooter (uncredited) *''

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'' (1963) - George - Bartender (uncredited) *''

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'' (1963, TV Series) - Patrolman #1 / Policeman *''

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'' (1964) - Manager of Swingers (uncredited) *''

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'' (1964) - Drunken Townsman (uncredited) *'' A House Is Not a Home'' (1964) - Dr. Saunders *'' The Candidate'' (1964) - Senator Tully *''

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'' (1965) - Bartender at the Kit Kat Club (uncredited) *''

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'' (1965) - Conventioneer at Hotel (uncredited) *''

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'' (1966) - Barney - Bartender (uncredited) *'' Billy the Kid Versus Dracula'' (1966) - Joe Flake *''

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'' (1966) - Fat Man (uncredited) *''

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'' (1966) - rumpot in window (uncredited) *''

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'' (1966, TV Series) - Montrose, Ophelia’s boyfriend *''

Eight on the Lam ''Eight on the Lam'' is a 1967 American comedy film directed by George Marshall. It stars Bob Hope and Phyllis Diller. Plot Bank teller Henry Dimsdale (Bob Hope) finds ten $1,000 bills. He is a widower with seven kids and could use the money, and ...

'' (1967) - Arthur, at Laundromat (uncredited) *''

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'' (1968) - Portly Bald-Headed Man (uncredited) *'' The Split'' (1968) - Charlie - Hotel Doorman (uncredited) *'' Skidoo'' (1968) - Charlie - Crime Committee Witness (uncredited) *'' Tick, Tick, Tick'' (1970) - Barber (final film role)

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