Michael Granger (May 14, 1923 – October 22, 1981) was an American actor. Born Milton Grossman in Kansas City, MO, Granger, he appeared in ''

The Big Heat ''The Big Heat'' is a 1953 American film noir crime film directed by Fritz Lang starring Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, and Jocelyn Brando about a cop who takes on the crime syndicate that controls his city. William P. McGivern's serial in ''The ...

'' and in B movies such as '' Creature With The Atom Brain'', as well as on TV shows including '' Rawhide'', ''

Kojak ''Kojak'' is an American action crime drama television series starring Telly Savalas as the title character, New York City Police Department Detective Lieutenant Theodopolis "Theo" Kojak. Taking the time slot of the popular ''Cannon'' series, ...

'', '' Gunsmoke'' and ''

The Untouchables Untouchables or The Untouchables may refer to: American history * Untouchables (law enforcement), a 1930s American law enforcement unit led by Eliot Ness * ''The Untouchables'' (book), an autobiography by Eliot Ness and Oscar Fraley * ''The U ...

''. He created the role of Lazar Wolf, the butcher, in the original Broadway production of ''Fiddler on the Roof'' in 1964, and can be heard on the original cast album singing ''L'Chaim'' with Zero Mostel. He appeared in Henrik Ibsen's ''A Doll's House'' at the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center with Liv Ullmann in 1975, and was again on Broadway in 1980 in Tennessee Williams's ''Clothes for a Summer Hotel.'' Known for his resonant bass speaking voice, in the final years of Granger's life, he became a sought after voice over actor. He died October 22, 1981, in New York, NY of heart failure.

Filmography

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Les Misérables ''Les Misérables'' ( , ) is a French historical novel by Victor Hugo, first published in 1862, that is considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century. In the English-speaking world, the novel is usually referred to by its origin ...

'' (1952) - Policeman (uncredited) *''

Hiawatha Hiawatha ( , also : ), also known as Ayenwathaaa or Aiionwatha, was a precolonial Native American leader and co-founder of the Iroquois Confederacy. He was a leader of the Onondaga people, the Mohawk people, or both. According to some account ...

'' (1952) - Ajawac *'' The Mississippi Gambler'' (1953) - Poker Player (uncredited) *'' Salome'' (1953) - Captain Quintus (uncredited) *'' The Magnetic Monster'' (1953) - Kenneth Smith *'' Fort Vengeance'' (1953) - Sitting Bull *'' Tarzan and the She-Devil'' (1953) - Philippe Lavarre *''

White Witch Doctor ''White Witch Doctor'' is a 1953 Technicolor adventure film directed by Henry Hathaway and starring Susan Hayward, Robert Mitchum, and Walter Slezak. Made by 20th Century Fox, it was produced by Otto Lang (film producer), Otto Lang from a screenp ...

'' (1953) - Paal (uncredited) *''

The Robe ''The Robe'' is a 1942 historical novel about the Crucifixion of Jesus, written by Lloyd C. Douglas. The book was one of the best-selling titles of the 1940s. It entered the ''New York Times'' Best Seller list in October 1942, four weeks later ...

'' (1953) - Slave Dealer (uncredited) *''

'' (1953) - Hugo *''

The Battle of Rogue River ''The Battle of Rogue River'' is a 1954 American Western film starring George Montgomery, Martha Hyer, and Richard Denning, directed by William Castle and produced by Sam Katzman. The screenplay is written by Douglas Heyes. It is set during th ...

'' (1954) - Chief Mike *''

Siege at Red River ''Siege at Red River'' is a 1954 American Western film directed by Rudolph Maté and written by Sydney Boehm. The film stars Van Johnson, Joanne Dru, Richard Boone, Milburn Stone, Jeff Morrow, and Craig Hill. The film was released on May 1, ...

'' (1954) - Officer at Fort (uncredited) *''

The Egyptian ''The Egyptian'' (''Sinuhe egyptiläinen'', Sinuhe the Egyptian) is a historical novel by Mika Waltari. It was first published in Finnish in 1945, and in an abridged English translation by Naomi Walford in 1949, from Swedish rather than Finni ...

'' (1954) - Officer (uncredited) *'' The Adventures of Hajji Baba'' (1954) - Musa (uncredited) *'' Sign of the Pagan'' (1954) - Hun Scout (uncredited) *'' Prince of Players'' (1955) - Protester at Theatre (uncredited) *'' New Orleans Uncensored'' (1955) - Jack Petty *'' Jungle Moon Men'' (1955) - Nolimo *''

Cell 2455, Death Row ''Cell 2455, Death Row: A Condemned Man's Own Story'' is a 1954 memoir that is the first of four books written on death row by convicted robber, rapist and kidnapper Caryl Chessman (27 May 1921 – 2 May 1960). Sentenced to death in 1948 under C ...

'' (1955) - John J. 'Johnny' Albert (uncredited) *'' Creature with the Atom Brain'' (1955) - Frank Buchanan *'' The Conqueror'' (1956) - Chieftain #1 (uncredited) *''

Mohawk Mohawk may refer to: Related to Native Americans * Mohawk people, an indigenous people of North America (Canada and New York) *Mohawk language, the language spoken by the Mohawk people * Mohawk hairstyle, from a hairstyle once thought to have been ...

'' (1956) - Mohawk Priest *'' The Harder They Fall'' (1956) - Gus Dundee's Doctor (uncredited) *'' Miami Exposé'' (1956) - Louis Ascot *''

Rumble on the Docks ''Rumble on the Docks'' is a 1956 American crime film noir directed by Fred F. Sears and starring James Darren. Plot Jimmy Smigelski, living near the docks of Brooklyn, is quick to help when a neighborhood girl, Della, and her little brother ar ...

'' (1956) - Joe Brindo *''

Crime of Passion A crime of passion (French: ''crime passionnel''), in popular usage, refers to a violent crime, especially homicide, in which the perpetrator commits the act against someone because of sudden strong impulse such as anger rather than as a premed ...

'' (1957) - Jason, Reporter on Phone (uncredited) *'' Calypso Heat Wave'' (1957) - Barney Pearl *''

Looking for Danger ''Looking for Danger'' is a 1957 American comedy film directed by Austen Jewell and starring the comedy team of The Bowery Boys. The film was released on October 6, 1957 by Allied Artists and is the forty-sixth film in the series. Plot Duke reco ...

'' (1957) - Sultan Sidi-Omar *''

Gunman's Walk ''Gunman's Walk'' is a 1958 American CinemaScope Western film directed by Phil Karlson and starring Van Heflin and Tab Hunter. Plot Davy Hackett (James Darren) and his hot-tempered, arrogant older brother Ed (Tab Hunter) are about to assist the ...

'' (1958) - Curly *''

Murder by Contract ''Murder by Contract'' is a 1958 American film noir crime film directed by Irving Lerner. Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Ben Maddow did uncredited work on the film. Centering on an existentialist hit man assigned to kill a woman, the film i ...

'' (1958) - Mr. Moon *''

Official Detective ''Official Detective'' is an American anthology television series which aired in syndication from 1957 to March 19, 1958. The series was hosted by veteran film actor Everett Sloane.McNeil, Alex (1996). ''Total Television'' (4th ed.). New York: P ...

'' US TV series - John 'Chaz' Smallman (1958) *'' Pier 5, Havana'' (1959) - Lt. Garcia *'' Wake Me When It's Over'' (1960) - Sergeant (uncredited) *'' Anatomy of a Psycho'' (1961) - Lt. Mac

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