George Edwin Eldredge (September 10, 1898 – March 12, 1977) was an American actor who appeared in over 180 movies during a career that stretched from the 1930s to the early 1960s. He also had a prolific television career during the 1950s. He was the older brother of actor John Dornin Eldredge.

Biography

Early life

Eldredge was born George Edwin Eldredge in

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. His father, Rev. George Granville Eldredge, was a Presbyterian minister in San Francisco. His mother was Julia Dornin Eldredge, the daughter of George D. Dornin, a California legislator and noted Daguerrotypist, and Sarah Baldwin Dornin. In 1922, he married Phyllis Harms, and they had two children, George Granville Eldredge and Helene Eldredge. He was a photographer for the Berkeley, California Police Department, and prior to embarking on a film career, auditioned for and performed with the San Francisco Opera Company for two seasons in various supporting roles as a baritone.

Film career

Between 1936 and 1963 Eldredge appeared in 182 films beginning with his role as an English spy in ''Till We Meet Again''. He was typically cast as authority figures such as army generals ('' The Rookie''), doctors (''

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''), and innumerable police officers. However Eldredge sometimes was cast against type, as in his role as the traitorous Dr. Tobor in the

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'', Captain Video: Master of the Stratosphere.'' Arguably his best known film role came in the 1945 cult exploitation film '' Mom and Dad'' where Eldredge portrayed Dan Blake, the father of a teenage girl who accidentally becomes pregnant because her parents withhold knowledge about sex from her. Although the mores of the time prevented most advertising for this film, it still became the number two moneymaker for 1945. Throughout the 1950s Eldredge also had a prolific television career, appearing on such programs as ''

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'', ''

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'', '' The Adventures of Superman'', ''

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'', and '' Perry Mason''. He had a recurring role as Dr. Spaulding in all three Spin and Marty series, featured on Disney's '' Mickey Mouse Club''Eldridge on Disney's Spin and Marty
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. Eldredge also appeared as a Chamberlain in '' Demetrius and the Gladiators'', which was a sequel to

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's biblical epic, '' The Robe''. Although he worked steadily for several decades George Eldredge never became a major star. Many of his roles were small and his name was often unlisted in the credits of the films he played in. His final role was an uncredited part in the 1963 film '' Johnny Cool''.

Selected filmography

*'' Till We Meet Again'' (1936) – English Officer Spy (uncredited) *''

Special Agent K-7 ''Special Agent K-7'' is a 1937 American mystery film directed by Raymond K. Johnson and starring Walter McGrail, Queenie Smith and Irving Pichel. It was based on the radio series of the same title. Synopsis FBI Special Agent K-7 Vince Landers ( ...

'' (1936) – Ames – Prosecuting Attorney * '' Paroled from the Big House'' (1938) – 'Red' Herron *'' Hawk of the Wilderness'' (1938, Serial) – Allan Kendall *'' Exile Express'' (1939) – Federal Man (uncredited) *'' The Star Maker'' (1939) – Reporter *''

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'' (1940) – McMullen (uncredited) *''

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'' (1940, Serial) – Draftsman Lynch hs. 5–6(uncredited) *'' Take Me Back to Oklahoma'' (1940) – Sheriff *''

Buzzy Rides the Range ''Buzzy Rides the Range'' is a 1940 American western film directed by Richard C. Kahn and starring Robert 'Buzz' Henry, Dave O'Brien and Claire Rochelle.Pitts p.50 It was produced as a second feature with shooting take place in studios in Phoe ...

'' (1940) – Fred Ames *''

Roaring Frontiers ''Roaring Frontiers'' is a 1941 American Western film directed by Lambert Hillyer and starring Tex Ritter, Wild Bill Elliott and Ruth Ford.Parish & Pitts p.177 Plot Cast * Wild Bill Elliott as Wild Bill Hickok * Tex Ritter as Tex Martin * ...

'' (1941) – Sheriff (uncredited) *''

Spooks Run Wild ''Spooks Run Wild'' is a 1941 American horror comedy film and the seventh film in the East Side Kids series. It stars Bela Lugosi with Leo Gorcey, Bobby Jordan and Huntz Hall. It is directed by Phil Rosen, in his first and only outing in the serie ...

'' (1941) – Policeman (uncredited) *'' They Died with Their Boots On'' (1941) – Capt. Riley (uncredited) *''

Pacific Blackout ''Pacific Blackout'' is a 1941 American mystery thriller film directed by Ralph Murphy and starring Robert Preston, Eva Gabor and Martha O'Driscoll.Parish & Pitts p.362 It was produced and distributed by Paramount Pictures. Plot Inventor and ...

'' (1941) – Police Dispatcher (uncredited) *'' The Ghost of Frankenstein'' (1942) – Constable (uncredited) *'' Gang Busters'' (1942, Serial) – Policeman at Bank h. 7(uncredited) *''

So's Your Aunt Emma ''So's Your Aunt Emma'' is a 1942 American comedy film directed by Jean Yarbrough and starring ZaSu Pitts and Roger Pryor. The film is also known as ''Meet the Mob''. Plot Emma Bates is an old spinster living with her equally unmarried sister ...

'' (1942) – Jake – Mickey's Trainer (uncredited) *'' The Corpse Vanishes'' (1942) – Mike *'' Let's Get Tough!'' (1942) – Marine Recruiter (uncredited) *'' Top Sergeant'' (1942) – Deputy Joey (uncredited) *''

Joan of Ozark ''Joan of Ozark'' is a 1942 American comedy film directed by Joseph Santley and starring Judy Canova, Joe E. Brown and Eddie Foy Jr. It was one of thirteen films Canova made with Republic Studios.Hurst p.233 It is also known by the alternativ ...

'' (1942) – Chandler (uncredited) *'' Isle of Missing Men'' (1942) – Ship's Captain (uncredited) *''

Bowery at Midnight ''Bowery at Midnight'' is a 1942 American Monogram Pictures horror film directed by Wallace Fox and starring Bela Lugosi and John Archer. The film was re-released by Astor Pictures in 1949. Plot Lugosi plays a psychology professor by day who, ...

'' (1942) – Det. Thompson (uncredited) *''

Silver Queen ''Silver Queen'' is a 1942 American Western film directed by Lloyd Bacon and starring George Brent and Priscilla Lane. The film was nominated for two Academy Awards; one for Best Score and one for Best Art Direction ( Ralph Berger, Emile Ku ...

'' (1942) – Hotel Guest *''

The Living Ghost ''The Living Ghost'' is a 1942 American mystery-drama film directed by William Beaudine and produced by Monogram Pictures. Starring James Dunn and Joan Woodbury, the film incorporates elements of the horror genre as it follows an ex-private detec ...

'' (1942) – Tony Weldon *'' Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon'' (1942) – Policeman Outside Durer's (uncredited) *'' The Adventures of Smilin' Jack'' (1943, Serial) – Detective-Guard h. 5(uncredited) *''Raiders of San Joaquin'' (1943) – Gus Sloan *'' Two Tickets to London'' (1943) – Fireman (uncredited) *'' Frontier Law'' (1943) – Henchman Slinger Jones *'' The Lone Star Trail'' (1943) – Doug Ransom *''

Frontier Badmen ''Frontier Badmen'' is a 1943 American Western film directed by Ford Beebe and starring Robert Paige, Anne Gwynne and Diana Barrymore. It was produced and distributed by Universal Pictures. Several members of the cast are offspring of silent scr ...

'' (1943) – Cattle Buyer (uncredited) *'' The Strange Death of Adolf Hitler'' (1943) – Gestapo Colonel (uncredited) *'' Top Man'' (1943) – Mike (uncredited) *'' There's Something About a Soldier'' (1943) – Transportation Manager (uncredited) *'' Calling Dr. Death'' (1943) – District Attorney *''

The Racket Man ''The Racket Man'' is a 1944 American crime film directed by D. Ross Lederman. Plot A racketeer gets his draft notice and becomes a soldier. He comes across a criminal organization while in the Army and decides to do something about it. Cast ...

'' (1944) – Jerry (uncredited) *'' The Impostor'' (1944) – (voice, uncredited) *''

Arizona Whirlwind ''Arizona Whirlwind'' is a 1944 American Western film directed by Robert Emmett Tansey. It stars Ken Maynard, Hoot Gibson, and Bob Steele. Cast * Ken Maynard as U.S. Marshal * Hoot Gibson as U.S. Marshal * Bob Steele as himself * Ian Kei ...

'' (1944) – Mr. Davis (uncredited) *''Oklahoma Raiders'' (1944) – James Prescott *'' Hey, Rookie'' (1944) – Captain Mulligan (uncredited) *''

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'' (1944) – Berkeley Bell *''Outlaw Trail'' (1944) – Carl Beldon *'' The Girl in the Case'' (1944) – Henry (uncredited) *'' Follow the Boys'' (1944) – Submarine Officer (uncredited) *''

The Story of Dr. Wassell ''The Story of Dr. Wassell'' is a 1944 American World War II film set in the Dutch East Indies, directed by Cecil B. DeMille, and starring Gary Cooper, Laraine Day, Signe Hasso and Dennis O'Keefe. The film was based on a book of the same name by ...

'' (1944) – U.S. Navy Damage Control Officer (uncredited) *'' Once Upon a Time'' (1944) – Man (uncredited) *'' Stars on Parade'' (1944) – Director (uncredited) *'' Sonora Stagecoach'' (1944) – Lawyer Larry Payne *'' Trigger Trail'' (1944) – Rance Hudson *'' Return of the Ape Man'' (1944) – Patrolman on beat (uncredited) *''

Raiders of Ghost City ''Raiders of Ghost City'' is a 1944 American Western film serial from Universal Pictures set in California during the American Civil War. Plot At the height of the Civil War, a gang of supposed Confederates, headed by Alex Morel, raid all gold ...

'' (1944) – Henry / Hank, Saloon Owner *''

U-Boat Prisoner ''U-Boat Prisoner'', also known as ''Dangerous Mists'', is a 1944 American film. Direction was credited to Lew Landers. The script was written by Aubrey Wisberg. Cast *Bruce Bennett as Archie Gibbs *Erik Rolf as Capt. Ganz *John Abbott as Alfons ...

'' (1944) – George Acton, Nazi Spy (uncredited) *'' Cry of the Werewolf'' (1944) – George Latour (uncredited) *''Trigger Law'' (1944) – Corey *'' The Old Texas Trail'' (1944) – Sparks Diamond *''

Song of the Range ''Song of the Range'' is a 1944 American musical Western film directed by Wallace Fox and starring Jimmy Wakely, Dennis Moore and Lee 'Lasses' White.Martin p.169 Cast * Jimmy Wakely as Jimmy * Dennis Moore as Denny * Lee 'Lasses' White a ...

'' (1944) – Federal Agent CleveTrevor *'' Can't Help Singing'' (1944) – Captain Sherwood (uncredited) *''I Was a Criminal'' (1945) *'' Mom and Dad'' (1945) – Dan Blake *'' Jungle Queen'' (1945, Serial) – Muller (uncredited) *''

There Goes Kelly ''There Goes Kelly'' is a 1945 American comedy mystery film directed by Phil Karlson and starring Jackie Moran, Wanda McKay and Sidney Miller. It was produced and distributed by Monogram Pictures. It is a remake of the 1940 film '' Up in the Air ...

'' (1945) – John Quigley *'' The Monster and the Ape'' (1945, Serial) – Professor Ames (uncredited) *''

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'' (1945) – Russian Officer (uncredited) *''Honeymoon Ahead'' (1945) – Caldwell (uncredited) *''

The Great John L. ''The Great John L.'' is a 1945 American biographical drama film directed by Frank Tuttle and written by James Edward Grant. The film stars Linda Darnell, Barbara Britton, Greg McClure, Otto Kruger, Wallace Ford and George Mathews. The film was ...

'' (1945) – Crony (uncredited) *'' The Chicago Kid'' (1945) – Typewriter Buyer (uncredited) *''

Secret Agent X-9 (1945 serial) ''Secret Agent X-9'' is a 1945 Universal movie serial based on the comic strip ''Secret Agent X-9''. It was the second serial with this name, the first was released by Universal in 1937. Plot On a neutral island in the Pacific called Shadow Is ...

'' (1945) – Bill Browder (uncredited) *'' Rustlers of the Badlands'' (1945) – Jim Norton *''River Gang'' (1945) – Reporter (uncredited) *'' The Royal Mounted Rides Again'' (1945) – Grail *''The Crimson Canary'' (1945) – Frank Wilson (uncredited) *'' Frontier Gal'' (1945) – Henchman (uncredited) *'' Live Wires'' (1946) – Policeman at Airport *''

Because of Him ''Because of Him'' is a 1946 American romantic comedy film directed by Richard Wallace and starring Deanna Durbin, Charles Laughton and Franchot Tone. Plot Kim Walker (Deanna Durbin) is an ambitious waitress who dreams of being on the stage. ...

'' (1946) – Reporter (uncredited) *'' The Bandit of Sherwood Forest'' (1946) – Robin Hood's Man (uncredited) *'' The Gentleman Misbehaves'' (1946) – Official (uncredited) *'' Lost City of the Jungle'' (1946) – Bowen, Peace Foundation Member (uncredited) *'' The Phantom Thief'' (1942) – Cop #2 Outside Hospital Room (uncredited) *''

Passkey to Danger ''Passkey to Danger'' is a 1946 American film noir crime film directed by Lesley Selander and written by O'Leta Rhinehart and William Hagens. The film stars Kane Richmond, Stephanie Bachelor, Adele Mara, Gregory Gaye, Gerald Mohr and John Eldred ...

'' (1946) – Mr. Nelson (uncredited) *'' Dark Alibi'' (1946) – Brand *''Her Adventurous Night'' (1946) – Police Radio Announcer (uncredited) *'' In Fast Company'' (1946) – Officer *''

Shadows Over Chinatown ''Shadows Over Chinatown'' is a 1946 film directed by Terry O. Morse. It is the second to last film featuring Sidney Toler as Charlie Chan. Plot Chan investigates a murder for profit racket in San Francisco. Toller was in poor health during ...

'' (1946) – Lannigan *''

The Mysterious Mr. M ''The Mysterious Mr. M'' is a 1946 Universal Pictures movie serial, the 137th and last serial produced by Universal. Plot Anthony Waldron intends to steal a new submarine invention from Dr. Kittridge while blaming a fictitious mastermind he cal ...

'' (1946) – Thomas Elliott (uncredited) *'' Below the Deadline'' (1946) – James S. Vail *'' The Devil's Playground'' (1946) – U.S. Marshal *''Ginger'' (1946) – Health Dept. Official (uncredited) *''

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'' (1947) – Police Officer Casey (uncredited) *'' The Unsuspected'' (1947) – Bit Part (uncredited) *'' The Fabulous Texan'' (1947) – Tax Collector (uncredited) *''

Reaching from Heaven ''Reaching from Heaven'' is a 1948 American drama film directed by Frank Strayer, which stars Hugh Beaumont, Cheryl Walker, and John Qualen. The screenplay was written by Charles Palmer, from an original story by Henry Rische and H. W. Gockel. ...

'' (1948) – Mr. Gram (uncredited) *''

Angels' Alley ''Angels' Alley'' is a 1948 comedy film directed by William Beaudine and starring The Bowery Boys. It is the ninth film in the series and the first one without Bobby Jordan. Plot Slip's cousin Jimmy is released from prison for good behavior an ...

'' (1948) – Policeman (uncredited) *''

Campus Sleuth ''Campus Sleuth'' is a 1948 American film, part of The Teen Agers series. Plot Cast * Freddie Stewart as Freddie Trimball * June Preisser as Dodie Rogers * Warren Mills as Lee Watson * Noel Neill as Betty Rogers * Donald MacBride as Insp. Wats ...

'' (1948) – Officer Edwards *''

King of the Gamblers ''King of the Gamblers'' is a 1948 American crime film directed by George Blair and starring Janet Martin, William Wright and Thurston Hall.Martin p.470 The film's sets were designed by the art director Frank Hotaling. Cast * Janet Martin a ...

'' (1948) – Saunders (uncredited) *'' Speed to Spare'' (1948) – Truck Driving Instructor (uncredited) *''

Jinx Money ''Jinx Money'' is a 1948 film starring the comedy team of The Bowery Boys. It is the tenth film in the series and the first one to include Bennie Bartlett as part of the team. Plot Pollack, an underworld gambler, is murdered, but before he dies ...

'' (1948) – Tax Man (uncredited) *''

Shanghai Chest ''Shanghai Chest'' is a 1948 American film directed by William Beaudine and featuring Roland Winters in his third appearance as Charlie Chan. Plot As Victor Armstrong visits his uncle, Judge Wesley Armstrong, in San Francisco, he is knocked unc ...

'' (1948) – Police Sgt. Pat Finley *''

The Babe Ruth Story ''The Babe Ruth Story'' is a 1948 biographical film of Babe Ruth, the famed New York Yankees slugger. It stars William Bendix (New York Yankee batboy in the 1920s) as the ballplayer and Claire Trevor as his wife Claire Merritt Hodgson. Critics ...

'' (1948) – Reporter (scenes deleted) *'' For the Love of Mary'' (1948) – (uncredited) *'' False Paradise'' (1948) – Radley *'' Quick on the Trigger'' (1948) – Alfred Murdock *'' Bad Boy'' (1949) – Gambler (uncredited) *'' The Last Bandit'' (1949) – Bank Teller (uncredited) *'' Sky Dragon'' (1949) – Det. Stacey (uncredited) *'' Holiday Affair'' (1949) – Elevator Starter (uncredited) *'' Undertow'' (1949) – Pop (uncredited) *''

Bodyhold ''Bodyhold'' is a 1949 American crime film noir sport film directed by Seymour Friedman and starring Willard Parker, Lola Albright, and Hillary Brooke. Premise Tommy Jones, a well-built plumber, is invited to join a troupe of wrestlers, but is s ...

'' (1949) – Stadium Security Guard Morgan (uncredited) *'' Samson and Delilah'' (1949) – Lord (uncredited) *'' Shadow on the Wall'' (1950) – Prosecuting Attorney (uncredited) *'' Louisa'' (1950) – Policeman (uncredited) *''

Federal Man Federal Man is a 1950 American crime film directed by Robert Emmett Tansey and starring William Henry (actor), William Henry, Pamela Blake and Robert Shayne.Hardy p.128 Plot Cast *William Henry as Phil Sherrin *Pamela Blake as Judith Palmer *Ro ...

'' (1950) – Wade Brandon *''

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'' (1950) – Digbey *'' Rookie Fireman'' (1950) – Floyd *''

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'' (1950) – Guard Adams (uncredited) *''Hot Rod'' (1950) – Police Dispatcher (uncredited) *''

Counterspy Meets Scotland Yard ''Counterspy Meets Scotland Yard'' is a 1950 American film noir B movie directed by Seymour Friedman and starring Howard St. John, Ron Randell and Amanda Blake. Plot When enemy agents obtain leaked secrets about a guided missile system, an Ameri ...

'' (1950) – Assistant (uncredited) *'' Frenchie'' (1950) – Gorman's Friend (uncredited) *''Sierra Passage'' (1950) – Sheriff (uncredited) *''One Too Many'' (1950) – Harry *''

Bowery Battalion ''Bowery Battalion'' is a 1951 comedy film directed by William Beaudine and starring The Bowery Boys. The film was released on January 24, 1951, by Monogram Pictures and is the twenty-first film in the series. Plot The military is performing a pr ...

'' (1951) – Major (uncredited) *''

Fingerprints Don't Lie ''Fingerprints Don't Lie'' is a 1951 American crime film directed by Sam Newfield and starring Richard Travis, Sheila Ryan and Margia Dean.Spicer p.409 It was released by the independent distributor Lippert Pictures. The film's sets were designe ...

'' (1951) – King Sullivan *''

Fury of the Congo ''Fury of the Congo'' (1951) is the sixth Jungle Jim film produced by Columbia Pictures. It features Johnny Weissmuller in his sixth performance as the protagonist adventurer Jungle Jim. The film was directed by William Berke and written by Carrol ...

'' (1951) – Barnes *''

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'' (1951) – Court Clerk (uncredited) *''Roar of the Iron Horse – Rail-Blazer of the Apache Trail'' (1951) – Karl Ulrich- aka The Baron *'' The Texas Rangers'' (1951) – Sheriff (uncredited) *''

Let's Go Navy! ''Let's Go Navy!'' is a 1951 comedy film starring The Bowery Boys. The film was released on July 29, 1951 by Monogram Pictures and is the twenty-third film in the series. Plot A local charity has raised sixteen hundred dollars and entrusted the ...

'' (1951) – Officer #3 (uncredited) *''

FBI Girl ''FBI Girl'' is a 1951 American film noir crime film about a female FBI employee who becomes involved in government plot involving corruption and murder. The film was directed by William A. Berke, and stars Cesar Romero, George Brent and Audrey ...

'' (1951) – Fingerprint Man (uncredited) *'' Captain Video: Master of the Stratosphere'' (1951, Serial) – Dr. Tobor *''

Phone Call from a Stranger ''Phone Call from a Stranger'' is a 1952 American film noir drama film directed by Jean Negulesco from a screenplay by Nunnally Johnson, based on the 1950 novelette of the same name by I. A. R. Wylie. The film centers on the survivor of an ai ...

'' (1952) – Doctor (uncredited) *''

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'' (1952) – Detective Lt. Kelly (uncredited) *'' Jungle Jim in the Forbidden Land'' (1952) – Fred Lewis *''

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'' (1952) – Convict #3 (uncredited) *''

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'' (1952) – Mr. Howell (uncredited) *''Kansas Territory'' (1952) – 1st Bartender (uncredited) *''

Without Warning! ''Without Warning!'' is a 1952 American film noir crime film directed by Arnold Laven and starring Adam Williams (actor), Adam Williams, Meg Randall, and Ed Binns. The film is shot in a semidocumentary-style with police procedural voice-over na ...

'' (1952) – Sam, Detective at Murder Scene (uncredited) *'' The Sniper'' (1952) – Man at Park Murder Scene (voice, uncredited) *''

Brave Warrior ''Brave Warrior'' is a 1952 Technicolor American Western film, directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet. It stars Jon Hall and Christine Larsen. The story is based on events during the War of 1812 and the Battle of Tippecanoe, but contains historical ...

'' (1952) – Captain Barney Demming *''

California Conquest ''California Conquest'' is a 1952 American Western film directed by Lew Landers and starring Cornel Wilde and Teresa Wright.

'' (1952) – Capt John C. Fremont (uncredited) *''

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'' (1952) – Mine Owner (uncredited) *''

Just Across the Street ''Just Across the Street'' is a 1952 American comedy film directed by Joseph Pevney and starring Ann Sheridan and John Lund.Bubbeo p.206 Plot Henrietta applies for a job as a social secretary for the wealthy Medford family, and while at their ...

'' (1952) – John Ballanger *''

Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair ''Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair'' is a 1952 American comedy film directed by Charles Barton. It is the fourth installment of Universal-International's ''Ma and Pa Kettle'' series starring Marjorie Main and Percy Kilbride. Plot Ma and Pa Kettl ...

'' (1952) – Man at Accident (uncredited) *''

The Duel at Silver Creek ''The Duel at Silver Creek'' is a 1952 American Western film directed by Don Siegel; his first film in the Western genre. It starred Stephen McNally, Audie Murphy and Faith Domergue. It was the first time Murphy had appeared in a film where he ...

'' (1952) – Jim Ryan – Bartender *''

Last Train from Bombay ''Last Train from Bombay'' is a 1952 American drama film starring Jon Hall, Christine Larson and Lisa Ferraday. Plot An American diplomat is accused of murder during an Indian civil war and becomes involved in an assassination plot. Cast * Jo ...

'' (1952) – Mr. Bern – American Consulate (uncredited) *'' Monkey Business'' (1952) – Mr. Peabody (uncredited) *''

Bonzo Goes to College ''Bonzo Goes to College'' is a 1952 American comedy film directed by Frederick De Cordova and starring Maureen O'Sullivan, Edmund Gwenn, Charles Drake, Gigi Perreau, Gene Lockhart, and Bonzo. Plot Former lab chimpanzee Bonzo, suddenly literat ...

'' (1952) – Edmund Crowe (uncredited) *''

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'' (1952) – Judge Advocate (uncredited) *''

The Lawless Breed ''The Lawless Breed'' is a 1953 American Technicolor Western biographical film produced and distributed by Universal-International, directed by Raoul Walsh, and starring Rock Hudson and Julie Adams. The film is a romanticized story based on the ...

'' (1953) – Sheriff Charlie Webb (uncredited) *'' The Mississippi Gambler'' (1953) – Hewitt (uncredited) *''

Gunsmoke ''Gunsmoke'' is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman Macdonnell and writer John Meston. It centers on Dodge City, Kansas, in the 1870s, during the settlement of the American West. The central character ...

'' (1953) – Stagecoach Passenger (uncredited) *''

It Came from Outer Space ''It Came from Outer Space'' is a 1953 American science fiction horror film, the first in the 3D process from Universal-International. It was produced by William Alland and directed by Jack Arnold. The film stars Richard Carlson and Barbara ...

'' (1953) – Dr. Snell (uncredited) *''

Pickup on South Street ''Pickup on South Street'' is a 1953 Cold War spy film noir written and directed by Samuel Fuller, and released by the 20th Century Fox studio. The film stars Richard Widmark, Jean Peters, and Thelma Ritter. It was screened at the Venice Film Fe ...

'' (1953) – Fenton (uncredited) *''

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'' (1953) – Mr. Lawson (uncredited) *''

The Man from the Alamo ''The Man from the Alamo'' is a 1953 American Western film directed by Budd Boetticher and starring Glenn Ford, Julie Adams and Chill Wills.Budd Boetticher: The Last Interview Wheeler, Winston Dixon. Film Criticism; Meadville Vol. 26, Iss. 3, ...

'' (1953) – Sheriff Kohl (uncredited) *''

Valley of the Head Hunters ''Valley of the Head Hunters'' (reissued as ''Valley of Head Hunters'') is a 1953 adventure film directed by William Berke and starring Johnny Weissmuller in his eleventh appearance as Jungle Jim. Plot The District Commissioner sends out his rep ...

'' (1953) – Comm. Kingston *'' The Great Adventures of Captain Kidd'' (1953, Serial) – Man O' War Captain (uncredited) *''

'' (1954) – Dr. Paul Dryden *''

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'' (1954) – Policeman (uncredited) *''

Overland Pacific ''Overland Pacific'' is a 1954 American color Western (genre), Western film directed by Fred F. Sears and starring Jock Mahoney, Peggie Castle and Adele Jergens. Plot Ross Granger practices sending telegraphs noisily while sharing a stagecoach ...

'' (1954) – Broden (uncredited) *''

The Mad Magician ''The Mad Magician'' is a 1954 American horror film in 3D, directed by John Brahm starring Vincent Price, Mary Murphy and Eva Gabor. It was produced and distributed by Columbia Pictures, with a release in 3-D to build on the craze started by ...

'' (1954) – Theatre Manager (uncredited) *'' Demetrius and the Gladiators'' (1954) – Chamberlain (uncredited) *''The Desperado'' (1954) – Mr. Bannerman (uncredited) *''

Man with the Steel Whip ''Man with the Steel Whip'' is a 1954 Republic Western serial film. It uses considerable stock footage from the previous Republic serials "Zorro's Black Whip", "The Painted Stallion" and "Daredevils of the West." Plot Saloon owner Barnett wants ...

'' (1954) – Clem Stokes (uncredited) *''

Woman's World ''Woman's World'' is an American supermarket weekly magazine with a circulation of 1.6 million readers. Printed on paper generally associated with tabloid publications and priced accordingly, it concentrates on short articles about subjects such a ...

'' (1954) – Executive Reception Guest (uncredited) *''

Dial Red O ''Dial Red O'' is a 1955 American film noir crime film directed by Daniel B. Ullman and starring Bill Elliott, Helene Stanley and Keith Larsen. It was the first in a series of five Los Angeles-set police thrillers that Elliott made for Allied A ...

'' (1955) – Major Sutter *''

An Annapolis Story ''An Annapolis Story'' (alternative titles: ''The Blue and Gold'' and ''Navy Air Patrol'') is a 1955 American drama film directed by Don Siegel and starring John Derek, Diana Lynn and Kevin McCarthy. The film was a product of the newly formed A ...

'' (1955) – Capt. Lord (uncredited) *''

The Naked Street ''The Naked Street'' is a 1955 American crime film noir directed by Maxwell Shane. The drama features Farley Granger, Anthony Quinn and Anne Bancroft. Plot Phil Regal (Anthony Quinn), a tough racketeer, pulls strings to get his pregnant unmarri ...

'' (1955) – Judge #2 (uncredited) *''

Top Gun ''Top Gun'' is a 1986 American action drama film directed by Tony Scott, produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer, with distribution by Paramount Pictures. The screenplay was written by Jim Cash and Jack Epps Jr., and was inspired by an a ...

'' (1955) – Anders (uncredited) *''Spin and Marty: The Movie'' (1955) – Dr. Spaulding *''

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) – Doctor (uncredited) *'' The Killer Is Loose'' (1956) – Police Captain (uncredited) *''Three for Jamie Dawn'' (1956) – Court Clerk (uncredited) *''

Mister Cory ''Mister Cory'' is a 1957 American CinemaScope film noir directed by Blake Edwards and starring Tony Curtis, Martha Hyer, Charles Bickford and Kathryn Grant. Plot Cory, a poor Chicago kid with a penchant for gambling, gets a job at a posh Wisc ...

'' (1957) – Mr. Davis – Card Player (uncredited) *'' Monkey on My Back'' (1957) – Marine Doctor (uncredited) *'' The Lineup'' (1958) – Dr. Turkel (uncredited) *''

Life Begins at 17 ''Life Begins at 17'' is a 1958 American drama film starring Dorothy Johnson, Mark Damon, Edd Byrnes and Luana Anders. Plot Carol Peck, a 17-year-old from Indiana, has an older sister, Elaine, who is a beauty queen. Carol wins a local pageant, t ...

'' (1958) – Mr. Lippincott *'' Gang War'' (1958) – Police Sergeant Ernie Tucker *''

A Nice Little Bank That Should Be Robbed ''A Nice Little Bank That Should Be Robbed'' is a 1958 American comedy film directed by Henry Levin and written by Sydney Boehm. The film stars Tom Ewell, Mickey Rooney, Mickey Shaughnessy, Dina Merrill, Madge Kennedy and Frances Bavier. The fil ...

'' (1958) – Racing Board Commissioner (uncredited) *''King of the Wild Stallions'' (1959) – Doc (uncredited) *'' The Rookie'' (1959) – Gen. Bechtel *''

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) – Internal Affairs Hearing Officer (uncredited) *''

A Dog's Best Friend ''A Dog's Best Friend'' is a 1959 American Drama Western film directed by Edward L. Cahn and written by Orville H. Hampton. The film stars Bill Williams, Marcia Henderson, Roger Mobley, Roy Engel, Charles Cooper and Harry Dean Stanton. The fil ...

'' (1959) – Dr. Lannon (uncredited) *'' The 3rd Voice'' (1960) – Judge Kendall *'' Psycho'' (1960) – Police Chief James Mitchell (uncredited) *'' Air Patrol'' (1962) – Howie Franklin *'' Johnny Cool'' (1963) – Building Superintendent (uncredited) (final film role)

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Bio on All Movie site
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