Harold Boggess (May 16, 1908 – May 21, 1993
), who used the
stage name
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John Holland, was an American actor and singer.
Biography
John Holland was born in
Fremont, Nebraska
Fremont is a city and county seat of Dodge County in the eastern portion of the state of Nebraska in the Midwestern United States. The population was 27,141 at the 2020 census. Fremont is the home of Midland University.
History
From the 1830 ...
.
He adopted his grandfather's name John Holland as a stage name.
He began acting in Hollywood films in 1937, and later appeared on numerous television series, including ''
Hawaiian Eye
''Hawaiian Eye'' is an American detective television series that ran from October 1959 to April 1963 on the ABC television network.
Premise
Private investigator Tracy Steele (Anthony Eisley) and his half-Hawaiian partner, Tom Lopaka (Robert Con ...
'', ''
Wagon Train
''Wagon Train'' is an American Western series that aired 8 seasons: first on the NBC television network (1957–1962), and then on ABC (1962–1965). ''Wagon Train'' debuted on September 18, 1957, and became number one in the Nielsen ratings. It ...
'', and ''
Perry Mason
Perry Mason is a fictional character, an American criminal defense lawyer who is the main character in works of detective fiction written by Erle Stanley Gardner. Perry Mason features in 82 novels and 4 short stories, all of which involve a cli ...
''. His most notable film credits were ''
My Fair Lady
''My Fair Lady'' is a musical based on George Bernard Shaw's 1913 play ''Pygmalion'', with a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. The story concerns Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl who takes speech lessons f ...
'' (1964), ''
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
''How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'' may refer to:
* ''How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'' (book), a 1952 book written by Shepherd Mead and the inspiration for the musical of the same name.
* ''How to Succeed in Bu ...
'' (1967), and ''
Chinatown
A Chinatown () is an ethnic enclave of Chinese people located outside Greater China, most often in an urban setting. Areas known as "Chinatown" exist throughout the world, including Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Austra ...
'' (1974).
In addition to film and television, Holland acted in musical theater, such as the Broadway production of ''
Peter Pan
Peter Pan is a fictional character created by List of Scottish novelists, Scottish novelist and playwright J. M. Barrie. A free-spirited and mischievous young boy who can fly and Puer aeternus, never grows up, Peter Pan spends his never-ending ...
'' (1954), and in plays, such as the touring company of ''
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
''The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial'' is a two-act play, of the courtroom drama type, that was dramatized for the stage by Herman Wouk, which he adapted from his own 1951 novel, ''The Caine Mutiny''.
Wouk's novel covered a long stretch of time ab ...
''.
He received positive reviews for his performance in a concert titled "The California Night of Music" in Los Angeles in September 1937.
He often gave free concerts during visits to his parents in
Alton, Illinois
Alton ( ) is a city on the Mississippi River in Madison County, Illinois, United States, about north of St. Louis, Missouri. The population was 25,676 at the 2020 census. It is a part of the River Bend area in the Metro-East region of the ...
, accompanied by his father, organist Newton Boggess.
John Holland died on May 21, 1993 in
Woodland Hills, Los Angeles
Woodland Hills is a neighborhood bordering the Santa Monica Mountains in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.
Geography
Woodland Hills is in the southwestern region of the San Fernando Valley, which is locate ...
, five days past his 85th birthday.
Selected filmography
Film
* ''
Larceny on the Air
''Larceny on the Air'' is a 1937 American thriller film directed by Irving Pichel and starring Robert Livingston, Grace Bradley and Willard Robertson. It was produced and distributed by Republic Pictures.
Plot summary
Dr. Lawrence Baxter run ...
'' (1937) - Druggist (uncredited)
* ''
Join the Marines
''Join the Marines'' is a 1937 American action film directed by Ralph Staub and written by Joseph Krumgold and Olive Cooper. The film stars Paul Kelly, June Travis, Purnell Pratt, Reginald Denny, Warren Hymer and Irving Pichel. It was released ...
'' (1937) - Lieutenant
* ''
Dick Tracy
''Dick Tracy'' is an American comic strip featuring Dick Tracy (originally Plainclothes Tracy), a tough and intelligent police detective created by Chester Gould. It made its debut on Sunday, October 4, 1931, in the ''Detroit Mirror'', and it ...
'' (1937) - Anderson's Secretary (uncredited)
* ''
Paradise Express
''Paradise Express'' is a 1937 American drama film directed by Joseph Kane.
Plot summary
The Moon Valley Railroad is losing money to the Armstrong Trucking Company, which is owned by gangsters. When the railroad goes into receivership, it is ...
'' (1937) - Gus
* ''
Circus Girl'' (1937) - Reporter
* ''
Balalaika
The balalaika (russian: link=no, балала́йка, ) is a Russian stringed musical instrument with a characteristic triangular wooden, hollow body, fretted neck and three strings. Two strings are usually tuned to the same note and the thir ...
'' (1939) - (uncredited)
* ''
Up in the Air'' (1940) - Quigley
* ''
Phantom of Chinatown
''Phantom of Chinatown'' is a 1940 American mystery film directed by Phil Rosen starring Keye Luke. This is the last of the Mr. Wong films and the only one to star Luke in the role originated by Boris Karloff.
Plot
After participating in an ext ...
'' (1940) - Mason
* ''
The Green Hornet Strikes Again!
''The Green Hornet Strikes Again!'' is a 1941 Universal black-and-white 15 chapter movie serial based on ''The Green Hornet'' radio series by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker. It is a sequel to Universal's earlier serial ''The Green Hornet'' ( ...
'' (1940) - Grinson - Foreign Agent
h. 2
H is the eighth letter of the Latin alphabet.
H may also refer to:
Musical symbols
* H number, Harry Halbreich reference mechanism for music by Honegger and Martinů
* H, B (musical note)
* H, B major
People
* H. (noble) (died after ...
(uncredited)
* ''
Pot o' Gold'' (1941) - Sponsor (uncredited)
* ''
Sky Raiders
''Sky Raiders'' is a 12-episode 1941 Universal film serial. The serial was directed by Ford Beebe and Ray Taylor. ''Sky Raiders'' stars Donald Woods, Billy Halop, Robert Armstrong and Eduardo Ciannelli. ''Sky Raiders'' has little in common wi ...
'' (1941) - Hess - Henchman
* ''
Pals of the Pecos
''Pals of the Pecos'' is a 1941 American Western " Three Mesquiteers" B-movie directed by Lester Orlebeck.
Cast
* Robert Livingston as Stony Brooke
* Bob Steele as Tucson Smith
* Rufe Davis as Lullaby Joslin
* June Johnson as June Burke
* ...
'' (1941) - Jim Buckley
* ''
Roar of the Press
''Roar of the Press'' is a 1941 American comedy-drama crime film directed by Phil Rosen and starring Jean Parker and Wallace Ford.
Plot
Married only a few hours, small-town girl Alice makes her first visit to New York with new husband Wally W ...
'' (1941) - Robert Mallon
* ''Adventure in Washington'' (1941) - Desk Clerk (uncredited)
* ''
Our Wife Our Wife may refer to:
* Our Wife (1931 film)
''Our Wife'' is a 1931 American pre-Code Hal Roach comedy film starring Laurel and Hardy. It was directed by James W. Horne and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Plot
Oliver is making plans to be ma ...
'' (1941) - Steward (uncredited)
* ''
Gentleman from Dixie
''Gentleman from Dixie'' is a 1941 American drama film directed by Albert Herman and starring Jack La Rue, Marian Marsh and Clarence Muse.Berry & Berry p.239
Cast
* Jack La Rue as Thad Terrill
* Marian Marsh as Margaret Terrill
* Clarence M ...
'' (1941) - Brawley
* ''
Dangerous Lady
''Dangerous Lady'' was a four-part British mini-series TV drama, which aired on ITV and was based on Martina Cole's 1992 novel of the same name. The series premièred in 1995 and starred Sheila Hancock, Jason Isaacs, Susan Lynch and Owen Teale. ...
'' (1941) - Guy Kisling
* ''
Uncle Joe'' (1941) - Paul Darcey
* ''
Don Winslow of the Navy
''Don Winslow of the Navy'' is a 1942 Universal Pictures Serial film based on the comic strip '' Don Winslow of the Navy'' by Commander Frank V. Martinek. It was theatrically released in January 1942.
Plot
Commander Don Winslow is returned to th ...
'' (1942) - Paul Barsac
* ''
Mr. and Mrs. North
''Mr. and Mrs. North'' are fictional American amateur detectives. Created by Frances and Richard Lockridge, the couple was featured in a series of 26 Mr. and Mrs. North novels, a Broadway play, a motion picture and several radio and television ...
'' (1942) - Party Guest (uncredited)
* ''
Yokel Boy
''Yokel Boy'' is a 1942 American comedy film directed by Joseph Santley and written by Isabel Dawn. It is based on the 1939 play ''Yokel Boy'' by Lew Brown. The film stars Albert Dekker, Joan Davis, Eddie Foy Jr., Alan Mowbray, Roscoe Karns and ...
'' (1942) - Rod La Tour (uncredited)
* ''
House of Errors
''House of Errors'' is a 1942 American comedy film directed by Bernard B. Ray and written by Ewart Adamson and Eddie Davis. The film stars Harry Langdon, Charley Rogers, Marian Marsh, Ray Walker, Betty Blythe and John Holland. The film was ...
'' (1942) - Paul Gordon
* ''
We Were Dancing
''We Were Dancing'' is a short comic play in two scenes by Noël Coward. It is one of ten short plays that make up '' Tonight at 8.30'', a cycle written to be performed in groups of three plays across three evenings. The original production, ...
'' (1942) - Hubert's Friend (uncredited)
* ''
Take a Letter, Darling
''Take a Letter, Darling'' is a 1942 American romantic comedy film directed by Mitchell Leisen and starring Rosalind Russell. It was nominated for three Academy Awards; Best Cinematography, Best Score and Best Art Direction (Hans Dreier, Rola ...
'' (1942) - Secretary
* ''She's in the Army'' (1942) - Wally Lundigan - Columnist
* ''
Submarine Raider
'' Submarine Raider'' is a 1942 American war film directed by Lew Landers and starring John Howard.
Plot
Production
Budd Boetticher was working as an assistant director at Columbia Pictures, notably to George Stevens on ''The More the Merrier ...
'' (1942) - Bryan (uncredited)
* ''
Eagle Squadron
The Eagle Squadrons were three fighter squadrons of the Royal Air Force (RAF) formed with volunteer pilots from the United States during the early days of World War II (circa 1940), prior to America's entry into the war in December 1941.
Wit ...
'' (1942) - Fire Warden (uncredited)
* ''
Beyond the Blue Horizon
''Beyond the Blue Horizon'' is a 1971 studio album by American jazz guitarist George Benson. It was his first album released by CTI Records, CTI and included organist Clarence Palmer, drummer Jack DeJohnette, bassist Ron Carter, and percussionis ...
'' (1942) - Herrick (uncredited)
* ''
Flight Lieutenant
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'' (1942) - Officer (uncredited)
* ''
Invisible Agent
''Invisible Agent'' is a 1942 American action and spy film directed by Edwin L. Marin with a screenplay written by Curt Siodmak. The invisible agent is played by Jon Hall, with Peter Lorre and Sir Cedric Hardwicke as members of the Axis, and ...
'' (1942) - Spencer's Secretary (uncredited)
* ''
Call of the Canyon'' (1942) - Willy Hitchcock
* ''
The Palm Beach Story
''The Palm Beach Story'' is a 1942 screwball comedy film written and directed by Preston Sturges, and starring Claudette Colbert, Joel McCrea, Mary Astor and Rudy Vallée. Victor Young contributed the musical score, including a fast-paced variati ...
'' (1942) - Member of Wedding Party (uncredited)
* ''Lucky Legs'' (1942) - Fur Salesman (uncredited)
* ''
Big Town After Dark
''Big Town After Dark'' is a 1947 American film noir drama film directed by William C. Thomas and written by Whitman Chambers. The film stars Phillip Reed, Hillary Brooke, Richard Travis (actor), Richard Travis, Ann Gillis, Vince Barnett, Joe Saw ...
'' (1947) - District Attorney Harding (uncredited)
* ''
The Voice of the Turtle'' (1947) - Henry Atherton
* ''
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) - Symonds
* ''
Romance on the High Seas
''Romance on the High Seas'' (released in the United Kingdom as ''It's Magic'') is a 1948 American musical film, musical romantic comedy film directed by Michael Curtiz, and starred Jack Carson, Janis Paige, Don DeFore and Doris Day in her film d ...
'' (1948) - Best Man (uncredited)
* ''
Blonde Ice
''Blonde Ice'' is a 1946 crime film noir starring Leslie Brooks, Robert Paige, and Michael Whalen. Based on the 1938 novel ''Once Too Often'' by Elwyn Whitman Chambers, the B picture was directed by Jack Bernhard, with music by Irving Gertz.
...
'' (1948) - Carl Hanneman
* ''
Sons of Adventure
''Sons of Adventure'' is a 1948 American Western film directed by Yakima Canutt, written by Franklin Adreon and Sol Shor, and starring Lynne Roberts, Russell Hayden, Gordon Jones, Grant Withers, George Chandler and Roy Barcroft. It was rel ...
'' (1948) - Paul Kenyon
* ''
Behind Locked Doors
''Behind Locked Doors'' is a 1948 film noir directed by Budd Boetticher and starring Lucille Bremer, Richard Carlson and Tor Johnson. At the behest of a pretty reporter, an amorously forward private detective goes undercover as a patient in a ...
'' (1948) - Dr. J.R. Bell (uncredited)
* ''
The Three Musketeers
''The Three Musketeers'' (french: Les Trois Mousquetaires, links=no, ) is a French historical adventure novel written in 1844 by French author Alexandre Dumas. It is in the swashbuckler genre, which has heroic, chivalrous swordsmen who fight f ...
'' (1948) - Aramis' Friend (uncredited)
* ''
My Dear Secretary
''My Dear Secretary'' is a 1948 American comedy film written and directed by Charles Martin (1910-1983) and starring Laraine Day, Kirk Douglas, Keenan Wynn, and Helen Walker. The supporting cast features Rudy Valee, Alan Mowbray and Irene Ryan.
...
'' (1948) - Mr. Hudson (uncredited)
* ''
State Department: File 649'' (1949) - Ballinger
* ''
Tulsa
Tulsa () is the second-largest city in the U.S. state, state of Oklahoma and List of United States cities by population, 47th-most populous city in the United States. The population was 413,066 as of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. ...
'' (1949) - Reporter (uncredited)
* ''
Law of the Golden West
''Law of the Golden West'' is a 1949 American Western (genre), Western film directed by Philip Ford (film director), Philip Ford and written by Norman S. Hall. The film stars Monte Hale, Paul Hurst (actor), Paul Hurst, Gail Davis, Roy Barcroft, ...
'' (1949) - Quentin Morell
* ''
Massacre River
The Massacre River is a river on the Caribbean island of Dominica.
Naming
The town of Massacre, Dominica, which runs along the river, was named by the French after a massacre of Caribs carried out by the English that occurred in the area in 1 ...
'' (1949) - Roberts
* ''
Rock Island Trail'' (1950) - Major Porter
* ''
Second Chance'' (1950) - Dr. Matthews
* ''
Rio Grande Patrol
''Rio Grande Patrol'' is a 1950 Western film directed by Lesley Selander and starring Tim Holt and Tom Tyler.Richard Jewell & Vernon Harbin, ''The RKO Story.'' New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House, 1982. p253
Plot
In the Old West, Laredo sa ...
'' (1950) - Fowler
* ''
Belle Le Grand
''Belle Le Grand'' is a 1951 American Western film directed by Allan Dwan and written by D.D. Beauchamp. The film stars Vera Ralston, John Carroll, William Ching, Hope Emerson, Grant Withers, Stephen Chase, John Qualen and Harry Morgan. The f ...
'' (1951) - John's Friend (uncredited)
* ''
Man of Conflict
''Man of Conflict'' is a 1953 American crime film, crime drama film directed by Hal R. Makelim and starring John Agar and Edward Arnold (actor), Edward Arnold.
Plot
Industrial giant J. R. Compton and his partner son Ray clash over J. R.'s treatm ...
'' (1953) - Doctor
* ''
Jubilee Trail
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''Jubilee Trail'' is a novel written by Gwen Bristow, copyrighted in 1950. It follows the adventures of two strong women in the mid-19th century as they travel across the United States to the then-Mexican territo ...
'' (1954) - Mr. Drake (uncredited)
* ''
King Richard and the Crusaders
''King Richard and the Crusaders'' is a 1954 American historical drama film made by Warner Bros. The film stars Rex Harrison, Virginia Mayo, George Sanders and Laurence Harvey, with Robert Douglas, Michael Pate and Paula Raymond. It was direct ...
'' (1954) - Castelaine Man-at-Arms (uncredited)
* ''
Street of Sinners
''Street of Sinners'' is a 1957 American crime film directed by William Berke, written by John McPartland, and starring George Montgomery, Geraldine Brooks, Nehemiah Persoff, Marilee Earle, William Harrigan and Stephen Joyce. It was released in ...
'' (1957) - Harry
* ''
The Girl in Black Stockings
''The Girl in Black Stockings'' is an American B-movie mystery film released by United Artists in 1957. Directed by Howard W. Koch, it stars Lex Barker, Anne Bancroft, and Mamie Van Doren.
Plot
A lodge in Kanab, Utah, is where Los Angeles lawyer ...
'' (1957) - Norman Grant
* ''
A Lust to Kill'' (1958) - Mayor Jonathan W. McKenzie
* ''
Tales of Wells Fargo
''Tales of Wells Fargo'' is an American Western television series starring Dale Robertson that ran from 1957 to 1962 on NBC. Produced by Revue Productions, the series aired in a half-hour format until its final season, when it expanded to ...
'' (1959 episode "Lola Montez") - Chris Hurley
* ''
Bells Are Ringing'' (1960) - Party Guest (uncredited)
* ''
Ocean's 11
''Ocean's 11'' is a 1960 American heist film directed and produced by Lewis Milestone from a screenplay by Harry Brown (writer), Harry Brown and Charles Lederer, based on a story by George Clayton Johnson and Jack Golden Russell. The film stars f ...
'' (1960) - Minor Role (scenes deleted)
* ''
The High Powered Rifle
''The High Powered Rifle'' is a 1960 American action film produced and directed by Maury Dexter and written by Joseph Fritz. The film stars Willard Parker, Allison Hayes, Dan Simmons, John Holland, Shirley O'Hara and Terrea Lea. The film was re ...
'' (1960) - District Attorney
* ''
The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come'' (1961) - (uncredited)
* ''
Moon Pilot
''Moon Pilot'' is a 1962 American Technicolor science fiction comedy film from Walt Disney Productions, released through Buena Vista Distribution, directed by James Neilson, and starring Tom Tryon, Brian Keith, Edmond O'Brien, Dany Saval, and To ...
'' (1962) - Joe McCord (uncredited)
* ''
The Couch'' (1962) - Vendor (uncredited)
* ''
Air Patrol'' (1962) - Arthur Murcott
* ''
Police Nurse
''Police Nurse'' is a 1963 American drama film directed by Maury Dexter and written by Harry Spalding. The film stars Ken Scott, Merry Anders, Oscar Beregi (Jr.), Barbara Mansell, John Holland and Byron Morrow. The film was released in May 1963, ...
'' (1963) - Edward Mayhall
* ''
A Gathering of Eagles'' (1963) - Lord Beresford, S.A.C. Observer
* ''The Madmen of Mandoras'' (1963) - Prof. John Coleman
* ''
The Prize'' (1963) - Awards Ceremony Speaker (uncredited)
* ''Open the Door and See All the People'' (1964) - Antoine
* ''
My Fair Lady
''My Fair Lady'' is a musical based on George Bernard Shaw's 1913 play ''Pygmalion'', with a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. The story concerns Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl who takes speech lessons f ...
'' (1964) - Butler
* ''
My Blood Runs Cold
''My Blood Runs Cold'' is a 1965 American neo noir dark thriller film starring Troy Donahue, Joey Heatherton and Barry Sullivan. It was directed by William Conrad. It was the second of three thrillers Conrad made for Warner Bros. A young woman ...
'' (1965) - Mr. Courtland
* ''
The Naked Brigade
''The Naked Brigade'' is a 1965 Greek-American war film directed by Maury Dexter and starring Shirley Eaton, Ken Scott and Mary Chronopoulou. The screenplay concerns a British girl who becomes trapped on Crete during World War II.
Plot
During the ...
'' (1965) - Maj. Hamilton
* ''
The Oscar
The Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, are awards for artistic and technical merit for the American and international film industry. The awards are regarded by many as the most prestigious, significant awards in the entertainment ind ...
'' (1966) - Stevens
* ''
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
''How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'' may refer to:
* ''How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'' (book), a 1952 book written by Shepherd Mead and the inspiration for the musical of the same name.
* ''How to Succeed in Bu ...
'' (1967) - Matthews
* ''
Topaz
Topaz is a silicate mineral of aluminium and fluorine with the chemical formula Al Si O( F, OH). It is used as a gemstone in jewelry and other adornments. Common topaz in its natural state is colorless, though trace element impurities can mak ...
'' (1969) - State Department Official #2 (uncredited)
* ''
1776
Events January–February
* January 1 – American Revolutionary War – Burning of Norfolk: The town of Norfolk, Virginia is destroyed, by the combined actions of the British Royal Navy and occupying Patriot forces.
* January 1 ...
'' (1972) - William Whipple (NH) (uncredited)
* ''
Lost in the Stars
''Lost in the Stars'' is a musical with book and lyrics by Maxwell Anderson and music by Kurt Weill, based on the novel ''Cry, the Beloved Country'' (1948) by Alan Paton. The musical premiered on Broadway in 1949; it was the composer's last work ...
'' (1974) - Van Jarsdale
* ''
Chinatown
A Chinatown () is an ethnic enclave of Chinese people located outside Greater China, most often in an urban setting. Areas known as "Chinatown" exist throughout the world, including Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Austra ...
'' (1974) - Farmer in the Valley #1
* ''
The Strongest Man in the World
''The Strongest Man in the World'' is a 1975 American science fiction comedy film directed by Vincent McEveety, produced by Walt Disney Productions and starring Kurt Russell, Joe Flynn, and Eve Arden. It is the second sequel to the 1969 film ''T ...
'' (1975) - Regent (uncredited)
* ''
From Noon Till Three'' (1976) - Song Publisher (uncredited)
* ''
Joni'' (1979) - Del Vecchio
* ''
Fear No Evil'' (1981) - Rafael / Father Damon
Television
* ''
The Honeymooners
''The Honeymooners'' is an American television sitcom which originally aired from 1955 to 1956, created by and starring Jackie Gleason, and based on a recurring comedy sketch of the same name that had been part of Gleason's variety show. It fol ...
'' (1955) - Tony Amico
* ''
Make Room for Daddy
''The Danny Thomas Show'' (titled ''Make Room for Daddy'' for its first three seasons) is an American sitcom that ran from 1953 to 1957 on ABC and from 1957 to 1964 on CBS. Starring Danny Thomas as a successful night club entertainer, the show fo ...
'' (1957)
* ''
Death Valley Days
''Death Valley Days'' is an American old-time radio and television anthology series featuring true accounts of the American Old West, particularly the Death Valley country of southeastern California. Created in 1930 by Ruth Woodman, the program ...
'' (1957-1960) - Bellingham / Duke Jordan / James Anders
* ''
Perry Mason
Perry Mason is a fictional character, an American criminal defense lawyer who is the main character in works of detective fiction written by Erle Stanley Gardner. Perry Mason features in 82 novels and 4 short stories, all of which involve a cli ...
'' (1957-1966) - Bruno Grant / Leonard Voss / Clinton Forbes / Carver Clement / Phillip Walsh
* ''
Have Gun – Will Travel
''Have Gun – Will Travel'' is an American Western series that was produced and originally broadcast by CBS on both television and radio from 1957 through 1963. The television version of the series starring Richard Boone was rated number t ...
'' (1959-1962) - the Colonel / Cortwright
* ''
Wagon Train
''Wagon Train'' is an American Western series that aired 8 seasons: first on the NBC television network (1957–1962), and then on ABC (1962–1965). ''Wagon Train'' debuted on September 18, 1957, and became number one in the Nielsen ratings. It ...
'' (1959-1965) - Prof. Sheffield / Mr. Rollins / Ellington
* ''
The Third Man
''The Third Man'' is a 1949 British film noir directed by Carol Reed, written by Graham Greene and starring Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, Orson Welles, and Trevor Howard. Set in postwar Vienna, the film centres on American Holly Martins (Cotten), ...
'' (1959-1963) - Walter Strickland / Paul Price
* ''
Tombstone Territory
''Tombstone Territory'' is an American Western series starring Pat Conway and Richard Eastham. The series' first two seasons aired on ABC from 1957 to 1959. The first season was sponsored by Bristol-Myers (consumer products) and the second seaso ...
'' (1960)
* ''
Maverick
Maverick, Maveric or Maverik may refer to:
History
* Maverick (animal), an unbranded range animal, derived from U.S. cattleman Samuel Maverick
Aviation
* AEA Maverick, an Australian single-seat sportsplane design
* General Aviation Design Bureau ...
'' (1960) - Farnsworth McCoy / Terence Tamblyn / Tall Man
* ''
Hawaiian Eye
''Hawaiian Eye'' is an American detective television series that ran from October 1959 to April 1963 on the ABC television network.
Premise
Private investigator Tracy Steele (Anthony Eisley) and his half-Hawaiian partner, Tom Lopaka (Robert Con ...
'' (1961-1962) - Christopher / Harvey Hawley / Mr. Kendall
* ''
Adam's Rib
''Adam's Rib'' is a 1949 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by George Cukor from a screenplay written by Ruth Gordon and Garson Kanin. It stars Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn as married lawyers who come to oppose each other in ...
'' (1973) - Judge McElroy
* ''
Battlestar Galactica
''Battlestar Galactica'' is an American science fiction media franchise created by Glen A. Larson. The franchise began with the Battlestar Galactica (1978 TV series), original television series in 1978, and was followed by a short-run sequel se ...
'' (1978-1979) - Waiter
* ''
Crossings
Crossings may refer to:
* ''Crossings'' (Buffy novel), a 2002 original novel based on the U.S. television series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer''
* Crossings (game), a two-player abstract strategy board game invented by Robert Abbott
* ''Crossings'' ...
'' (1986) - Captain St. John (final television appearance)
References
External links
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1908 births
1993 deaths
American baritones
American male musical theatre actors
Male actors from Nebraska
People from Fremont, Nebraska
20th-century American singers
20th-century American male singers