Philip Van Zandt (October 4, 1904 – February 15, 1958), sometimes billed as Phil Van Zandt, was a Dutch-American actor of stage, film, and television. He made nearly 250 film and television appearances between 1939 and 1958.

Life and career

Born Philip Pinheiro in

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, he was brought to the United States when he was five months old in March 1905. Van Zandt made his stage debut in 1925, as an assistant to magician Howard Thurston. He began playing dramatic roles in 1927 and eventually landed on Broadway, appearing in 10 different productions between 1931 and 1938, none of which were hits. Van Zandt made his

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debut in 1939 and, in the two decades that followed, appeared in over 140 films. The actor auditioned for director John Cromwell's film ''Flotsam'' (ultimately released as '' So Ends Our Night''). Cromwell explained that the role called for expert card manipulation. Van Zandt hadn't done this since his apprenticeship with Thurston but, as columnist Duncan Underhill reported, "was game to try. 'All right,' Cromwell said, cutting and shuffling a new deck of cards and passing it over. 'Deal me a royal flush.' Van Zandt flipped out the ace, king, queen, jack, and ten of diamonds. 'Now deal me a contract,' he countered." Curiously, Van Zandt was under contract to a studio only once (for

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, a one-year pact in 1945-46). He made his living as a freelance actor, playing minor supporting roles. In 1941 he played a small but important part as magazine editor Rawlston in the

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''. Van Zandt's Dutch-sounding stage name assured him steady employment during wartime as continental types: spies, saboteurs, ememy agents. While under contract to Columbia he began appearing in the studio's two-reel slapstick comedies, beginning with '' Pardon My Terror'' (1946) starring Gus Schilling and Richard Lane. Van Zandt went on to work with

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and especially

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, remaining with the Columbia shorts unit until it closed in 1957. Philip Van Zandt is chiefly remembered for the Columbia comedies, because he was given featured roles that allowed him more scope. He played butlers, racketeers, military officers, mad scientists, even

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in these fast-paced shorts. He also made several appearances in the

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shorts at Warner Bros. Van Zandt, like many freelance actors, also found work in the new medium of television, appearing in '' The Buster Keaton Show'', ''

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'', '' Jungle Jim'', ''

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'', among other programs. In the mid-1950s Van Zandt, sensing that his screen career was flagging, supplemented his income by establishing an acting school. By this time he suffered bouts of depression and was spending practically all of his income on

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with Edward Watz, ''The Columbia Comedy Shorts'', McFarland, 1986, p. 242.

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0-89950-181-8. This led to his committing suicide by overdosing on

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. His last film appearance was in

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comedy '' Fifi Blows Her Top'', released nearly two months after his death.

Partial filmography

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Those High Grey Walls ''Those High Grey Walls'' is a 1939 American crime film directed by Charles Vidor and starring Walter Connolly and Onslow Stevens. It is also known as ''The Gates of Alcatraz''. Plot Dr. MacAuley, a kindly beloved country doctor, is sent to Fil ...

'' (1939) - Freddie (uncredited) *'' Dancing Co-Ed'' (1939) - Short Kidnapper (uncredited) *''

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'' (1940) - Henchman (uncredited) *'' The Lady in Question'' (1940) - Second Court Clerk (uncredited) *'' Dulcy'' (1940) - Taxi Driver (uncredited) *'' Boobs in Arms'' (1940) - Soldier (uncredited) *'' Where Did You Get That Girl?'' (1941) - Baxter (uncredited) *'' So Ends Our Night'' (1941) - Bachmann *'' In Old Colorado'' (1941) - Shell Game Operator (uncredited) *'' City of Missing Girls'' (1941) - King Peterson *''

Ride on Vaquero ''Ride on Vaquero'' is a 1941 American Western film directed by Herbert I. Leeds and written by Samuel G. Engel. The film stars Cesar Romero, Mary Beth Hughes, Lynne Roberts, Chris-Pin Martin, Robert Lowery and Ben Carter. The film was rele ...

'' (1941) - Blacksmith (uncredited) *''

'' (1941) - Mr. Rawlston *'' They Dare Not Love'' (1941) - Radio Operator (uncredited) *''

Kiss the Boys Goodbye ''Kiss the Boys Goodbye'' is a 1941 comedy film directed by Victor Schertzinger and starring Mary Martin, Don Ameche and Oscar Levant. It is based on a play by Clare Boothe Luce which was inspired by the search for an actress to play Scarlett O'H ...

'' (1941) - Reporter (uncredited) *'' New York Town'' (1941) - Peddler (uncredited) *'' The Night of January 16th'' (1941) - Cuban Hotel Clerk (uncredited) *'' Paris Calling'' (1941) - Thick Workman (uncredited) *'' All Through the Night'' (1942) - Assistant Auctioneer (uncredited) *'' Nazi Agent'' (1942) - Thug (uncredited) *'' Maisie Gets Her Man'' (1942) - First Stage Manager (uncredited) *'' Calling Dr. Gillespie'' (1942) - Detroit Dance Hall Waiter (uncredited) *'' Invisible Agent'' (1942) - SS Man (uncredited) *''

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'' (1942) - Cpl. Gus Goebbels (uncredited) *'' Desperate Journey'' (1942) - Strolling German Soldier (uncredited) *'' Daring Young Man'' (1942) - Max (uncredited) *'' Northwest Rangers'' (1942) - First Poker Dealer (uncredited) *''

Reunion in France ''Reunion in France'' is a 1942 American war film distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer starring Joan Crawford, John Wayne, and Philip Dorn in a story about a woman in occupied France who, learning her well-heeled lover has German connections, ai ...

'' (1942) - Customer (uncredited) *'' Commandos Strike at Dawn'' (1942) - Thirsty German Soldier (uncredited) *'' The Hard Way'' (1943) - Eddie, Stage Manager (uncredited) *'' Tarzan Triumphs'' (1943) - Capt. Bausch *'' Hit Parade of 1943'' (1943) - Orchestra Leader (uncredited) *'' Hangmen Also Die!'' (1943) - Officer (uncredited) *'' A Stranger in Town'' (1943) - Reporter (uncredited) *'' Air Raid Wardens'' (1943) - Herman *'' Above Suspicion'' (1943) - Kurt - Aschenhausen Henchman (uncredited) *'' Hostages'' (1943) - Lt. Eisner *'' Adventures of the Flying Cadets'' (1943, serial) - Herman Klott - alias Jack Hargrove

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*'' Murder on the Waterfront'' (1943) - Connors - Sentry (uncredited) *'' Always a Bridesmaid'' (1943) - Waiter (uncredited) *'' The Cross of Lorraine'' (1943) - Propaganda Announcer (uncredited) *''

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'' (1943) - Briarthorn *'' Old Acquaintance'' (1943) - Hotel Night Manager (uncredited) *'' A Guy Named Joe'' (1943) - Major (uncredited) *''

Tarzan's Desert Mystery ''Tarzan's Desert Mystery'' is a 1943 American Tarzan film directed by Wilhelm Thiele and starring Johnny Weissmuller and Nancy Kelly. Like its immediate predecessor, '' Tarzan Triumphs'', the film mentions Tarzan's mate, Jane, but does not ...

'' (1943) - Minor Role (scenes deleted) *''

Passport to Destiny ''Passport to Destiny'' is a 1944 RKO Radio Pictures war film, starring Elsa Lanchester as an English charwoman who, believing herself invulnerable by being protected by a magic eye amulet, travels to Nazi Germany to personally assassinate ...

'' (1944) - Dietrich's Secretary (uncredited) *'' None Shall Escape'' (1944) - Captain (uncredited) *'' Shine On, Harvest Moon'' (1944) - Cullen - Song Publisher (uncredited) *''Hey, Rookie'' (1944) - Psychiatrist (uncredited) *'' The Hitler Gang'' (1944) - Astrologer (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) - Dutch Gunner (uncredited) (unbilled) *'' The Black Parachute'' (1944) - Lieutenant Capturing Joseph (uncredited) *'' The Desert Hawk'' (1944) - Deok, Brother of the Sword (uncredited) *'' Dragon Seed'' (1944) - Japanese Guard (uncredited) *'' Call of the Jungle'' (1944) - Dozan (uncredited) *'' Till We Meet Again'' (1944) - German Lieutenant (uncredited) *'' Swing Hostess'' (1944) - Merlini - the Magician *'' The Big Noise'' (1944) - Dutchy Glassman (uncredited) *'' They Live in Fear'' (1944) - Provost Marshal (uncredited) *''

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'' (1944) - Customs Official (uncredited) *''

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'' (1944) - Assistant Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited) *'' The Unwritten Code'' (1944) - Ulrich, German Soldier (uncredited) *'' House of Frankenstein'' (1944) - Inspector Muller *'' Sudan'' (1945) - Setna *'' Counter-Attack'' (1945) - Galkronye *'' Boston Blackie Booked on Suspicion'' (1945) - Reporter (uncredited) *'' Boston Blackie's Rendezvous'' (1945) - Dr. Volkman (uncredited) *'' A Thousand and One Nights'' (1945) - Grand Wazir AbuHassan *''I Love a Bandleader'' (1945) - Bill (uncredited) *'' Outlaws of the Rockies'' (1945) - Honest Dan Chantry (uncredited) *''

The Bandit of Sherwood Forest ''The Bandit of Sherwood Forest'' is a 1946 American Technicolor adventure film directed by Henry Levin & George Sherman and starring Cornel Wilde, Anita Louise, Jill Esmond and Edgar Buchanan. Plot Robin Hood's son (Cornel Wilde) returns to ...

'' (1946) - Prioress Guard (uncredited) *''

Gilda ''Gilda'' is a 1946 American film noir directed by Charles Vidor and starring Rita Hayworth in her signature role and Glenn Ford. The film is known for cinematographer Rudolph Maté's lush photography, costume designer Jean Louis's wardrobe fo ...

'' (1946) - Cartel Member (uncredited) *''

A Night in Casablanca ''A Night in Casablanca'' is a 1946 film starring the Marx Brothers: ( Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx and Chico Marx). The picture was directed by Archie Mayo, and written by Joseph Fields and Roland Kibbee. ...

'' (1946) - Headwaiter (uncredited) *'' Somewhere in the Night'' (1946) - Navy Doctor (uncredited) *'' Joe Palooka, Champ'' (1946) - Freddie Wells *'' Don't Gamble with Strangers'' (1946) - Morelli *'' The Avalanche'' (1946) - Malone *'' Night and Day'' (1946) - Librettist (uncredited) *'' Below the Deadline'' (1946) - Oney Kessel *'' Monsieur Beaucaire'' (1946) - Guard (uncredited) *''

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'' (1946) - Tommy *'' The Return of Monte Cristo'' (1946) - Guard (uncredited) *''

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'' (1947) - Mr. Gunce (uncredited) *''

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'' (1947) - Liberal Lyons *''

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'' (1947) - Mailman (uncredited) *'' Slave Girl'' (1947) - Yusef *'' Life with Father'' (1947) - McCreery's Suit Salesman (uncredited) *''

The Lady from Shanghai ''The Lady from Shanghai'' is a 1947 American film noir directed by Orson Welles (uncredited) and starring Welles, his estranged wife Rita Hayworth, and Everett Sloane. It is based on the novel ''If I Die Before I Wake'' by Sherwood King. Alt ...

'' (1947) - Policeman / Thug (uncredited) *'' Squareheads of the Round Table'' (1948, Short) - The Black Prince *'' The Big Clock'' (1948) - Sidney Kislav *'' April Showers'' (1948) - Harry Swift *'' Fiddlers Three'' (1948, Short) - Murgitroyd, the Magician *'' The Street with No Name'' (1948) - Bail Bondsman (uncredited) *''

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'' (1948) - Matt Hethron, Theatrical Agent *'' Shanghai Chest'' (1948) - Joseph Pindello *'' The Vicious Circle'' (1948) - Calomar Balog *''

Night Has a Thousand Eyes ''Night Has a Thousand Eyes'' is a 1948 American horror film directed by John Farrow and starring Edward G. Robinson, Gail Russell and John Lund. The screenplay was written by Barré Lyndon and Jonathan Latimer. The film is based on the nov ...

'' (1948) - Bookie (uncredited) *'' The Loves of Carmen'' (1948) - Sergeant (uncredited) *'' Walk a Crooked Mile'' (1948) - Anton Radchek *'' The Saxon Charm'' (1948) - Chris (uncredited) *''

Mummy's Dummies ''Mummy's Dummies'' is a 1948 short subject directed by Edward Bernds starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Shemp Howard). It is the 111th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring t ...

'' (1948, Short) - Futamon - Tax Collector *''Life of St. Paul Series'' (1949) - Antonius Felix *''

Alias Nick Beal ''Alias Nick Beal'' is a 1949 American film noir mystery film retelling of the Faust myth directed by John Farrow and starring Ray Milland, Audrey Totter and Thomas Mitchell (although third-billed, Mitchell plays the leading role). The picture ...

'' (1949) - Watchman (uncredited) *'' The Lone Wolf and His Lady'' (1949) - Joe Brewster (uncredited) *''

The Lady Gambles ''The Lady Gambles'' is a 1949 American film noir drama film directed by Michael Gordon and starring Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Preston and Stephen McNally. Plot When his estranged wife Joan is found badly beaten after using loaded dice in a ba ...

'' (1949) - Chuck *''

House of Strangers ''House of Strangers'' is a 1949 American film noir directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and starring Edward G. Robinson, Susan Hayward, and Richard Conte. The screenplay by Philip Yordan and Mankiewicz (who chose to go uncredited) is the first of ...

'' (1949) - Minor Role (uncredited) *'' Fuelin' Around'' (1949, Short) - Capt. Rork *''

Red, Hot and Blue ''Red, Hot and Blue'' is a stage musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter and a book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. It premiered on Broadway in 1936 and introduced the popular song " It's De-Lovely," sung by Ethel Merman and Bob H ...

'' (1949) - Louie, Headwaiter *'' Tension'' (1949) - Lt. Schiavone (uncredited) *''

The Blonde Bandit ''The Blonde Bandit'' is a 1949 American crime film directed by Harry Keller and written by John K. Butler. The film stars Gerald Mohr, Dorothy Patrick, Robert Rockwell, Charles Cane, Larry J. Blake and Argentina Brunetti. The film was released o ...

'' (1950) - Artie Jerome *''

Dopey Dicks ''Dopey Dicks'' is a 1950 short subject directed by Edward Bernds starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Shemp Howard). It is the 122nd entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the ...

'' (1950, Short) - Professor Potter *'' The Flame and the Arrow'' (1950) - Hessian Noble (uncredited) *''

Where Danger Lives ''Where Danger Lives'' is a 1950 film noir thriller directed by John Farrow and starring Robert Mitchum, Faith Domergue and Claude Rains. Plot Dr. Jeff Cameron (Mitchum) treats a mentally disturbed attempted suicide victim (Domergue). She signs ...

'' (1950) - Milo DeLong *''

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'' (1950, Short) - Fortune Hunter *'' The Petty Girl'' (1950) - Señor Chamleon (uncredited) *'' Between Midnight and Dawn'' (1950) - Joe Quist *''

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'' (1950) - Curt Raidler *'' Copper Canyon'' (1950) - Sheriff Wattling *'' The Jackpot'' (1950) - Franklin Laswell / Flick Morgan (uncredited) *''

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'' (1950) - Man with Gazette *'' The Du Pont Story'' (1950) - French Businessman (uncredited) *'' Three Arabian Nuts'' (1951, Short) - Ahmed *'' Target Unknown'' (1951) - Karl (uncredited) *'' Missing Women'' (1951) - Frank Berringer (uncredited) *''

Ghost Chasers ''Ghost Chasers'' is a 1951 comedy film starring The Bowery Boys.'' Variety'' film review; May 30, 1951, page 6.'' Harrison's Reports'' film review; May 12, 1951, page 76. The film was released on April 29, 1951 by Monogram Pictures and is the t ...

'' (1951) - Dr. Basil Granville *'' Mask of the Avenger'' (1951) - Artillery Major (uncredited) *'' His Kind of Woman'' (1951) - Jose Morro *''

Two Dollar Bettor ''Two Dollar Bettor'' is a 1951 American film noir crime film directed by Edward L. Cahn and starring Steve Brodie, Marie Windsor and John Litel. Plot A middle-aged man places a two-dollar bet on a horse at the track and wins. The widower with ...

'' (1951) - Ralph Shepard *'' The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel'' (1951) - German S.S. Man at Hospital (uncredited) *'' Ten Tall Men'' (1951) - Henri (uncredited) *'' Submarine Command'' (1951) - Gavin *'' At Sword's Point'' (1952) - Jacques, Regent's Guardsman (uncredited) *''

Viva Zapata! ''Viva Zapata!'' is a 1952 American Western film directed by Elia Kazan and starring Marlon Brando. The screenplay was written by John Steinbeck, using Edgcomb Pinchon's 1941 book ''Zapata the Unconquerable'' as a guide. The cast includes Jea ...

'' (1952) - Commanding Officer (uncredited) *'' Thief of Damascus'' (1952) - Ali Baba *''

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'' (1952) - Customs Official (uncredited) *'' The Pride of St. Louis'' (1952) - Louis (uncredited) *'' Son of Ali Baba'' (1952) - Kareeb (uncredited) *'' Yukon Gold'' (1952) - Clint McClay *'' My Man and I'' (1952) - Doctor (uncredited) *'' Because of You'' (1952) - Marvel (uncredited) *'' The Girl Who Had Everything'' (1953) - Victor's Colleague (uncredited) *'' A Perilous Journey'' (1953) - Tout (uncredited) *'' Spooks!'' (1953, Short) - Dr. Jeckyl *'' Fort Algiers'' (1953) - Tribal Leader (uncredited) *'' Ride, Vaquero!'' (1953) - Second Roulette Croupier (uncredited) *'' Clipped Wings'' (1953) - Joe Eckler *'' Champ for a Day'' (1953) - Mr. Jensen - Finance Man (uncredited) *''

Prisoners of the Casbah ''Prisoners of the Casbah'' is a 1953 American adventure film directed by Richard L. Bare and starring Gloria Grahame, Cesar Romero and Turhan Bey.Lentz p.143 The film's art direction was by Paul Palmentola. Plot Cast * Gloria Grahame as P ...

'' (1953) - Selim *''

Captain John Smith and Pocahontas ''Captain John Smith and Pocahontas '' is a 1953 American historical film directed by Lew Landers. The distributor was United Artists. It stars Anthony Dexter, Jody Lawrance and Alan Hale. While most scenes were filmed in Virginia's Blue Ridge ...

'' (1953) - Davis *'' Three Sailors and a Girl'' (1953) - Garage Owner (uncredited) *''

Dragon's Gold ''Dragon's Gold'' is a 1954 American crime film directed by Aubrey Wisberg and Jack Pollexfen and starring John Archer, Hillary Brooke and Philip Van Zandt.

'' (1954) - Sen *'' Knock on Wood'' (1954) - Brutchik (uncredited) *'' Yankee Pasha'' (1954) - Bassan Sa'id *''

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'' (1954) - Lew Martel *'' Musty Musketeers'' (1954, Short) - Mergatroyd the Magician *'' The High and the Mighty'' (1954) - Mr. Wilson (uncredited) *''

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'' (1954) - Dr. Pierre Elzevir *'' Apache'' (1954) - Inspector (uncredited) *'' The Gambler from Natchez'' (1954) - Dealer (uncredited) *'' Knutzy Knights'' (1954, Short) - The Black Prince *''

Scotched in Scotland ''Scotched in Scotland'' is a 1954 short subject directed by Jules White starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Shemp Howard). It is the 158th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starrin ...

'' (1954, Short) - Dean O.U. Gonga *''

3 Ring Circus ''3 Ring Circus'' is a 1954 American comedy film directed by Joseph Pevney and starring Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. The picture was shot from February 17 to March 31, 1954, and released on December 25 by Paramount Pictures. The supporting cast ...

'' (1954) - Shell Game Operator (uncredited) *''

The Big Combo ''The Big Combo'' is a 1955 American film noir crime film directed by Joseph H. Lewis, written by Philip Yordan and photographed by cinematographer John Alton, with music by David Raksin. The film stars Cornel Wilde, Richard Conte and Brian Donlev ...

'' (1955, Short) - Mr. Jones (scenes deleted) *'' Untamed'' (1955) - Schuman (uncredited) *'' Bedlam in Paradise'' (1955, Short) - The Devil aka Mr. Heller *'' I Cover the Underworld'' (1955) - Jake Freeman *''

To Catch a Thief '' To Catch a Thief'' is a 1955 American romantic thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, from a screenplay by John Michael Hayes based on the 1952 novel of the same name by David Dodge. The film stars Cary Grant as a retired cat burglar w ...

'' (1955) - Jewelry Clerk (uncredited) *''

Father Knows Best ''Father Knows Best'' is an American sitcom starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray and Lauren Chapin. The series, which began on radio in 1949, aired as a television show for six seasons and 203 episodes. Created by ...

'' (1956 TV series) S3E4 Man About Town - The Great Merado (uncredited) *''

Uranium Boom ''Uranium Boom'' is a 1956 American adventure film directed by William Castle and starring Dennis Morgan and Patricia Medina. Plot Becoming mining partners after first getting into a fistfight, two men strike uranium pay dirt in remote Colora ...

'' (1956) - Navajo Charlie *''

Our Miss Brooks ''Our Miss Brooks'' is an American sitcom starring Eve Arden as a sardonic high-school English teacher. It began as a radio show broadcast on CBS from 1948 to 1957. When the show was adapted to television (1952–56), it became one of the medi ...

'' (1956 TV series) - Mr. Webster *''Three for Jamie Dawn'' (1956) - District Attorney Marshall (uncredited) *'' Hot Stuff'' (1956, Short) - Anemian Captain *''

Around the World in 80 Days ''Around the World in Eighty Days'' (french: link=no, Le tour du monde en quatre-vingts jours) is an adventure novel by the French writer Jules Verne, first published in French in 1872. In the story, Phileas Fogg of London and his newly employ ...

'' (1956) - Minor Role (uncredited) *''

Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend ''Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend'' is a 1957 American Western film directed by Richard L. Bare and starring Randolph Scott, James Craig, Angie Dickinson and James Garner. James Garner, who had a small role, said "it was always fun working with ...

'' (1957) - Emporium Barker (uncredited) *'' Beau James'' (1957) - Reporter (uncredited) *'' The Lonely Man'' (1957) - Burnsey (uncredited) *''

Sweet Smell of Success ''Sweet Smell of Success'' is a 1957 American film noir drama film directed by Alexander Mackendrick, starring Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Susan Harrison, and Martin Milner, and written by Clifford Odets, Ernest Lehman, and Mackendrick from ...

'' (1957) - Radio Program Director (uncredited) *'' The 27th Day'' (1957) - Taxi Driver (uncredited) *'' The Midnight Story'' (1957) - Vince de Paul (uncredited) *'' The Pride and the Passion'' (1957) - Vidal *'' Man of a Thousand Faces'' (1957) - George Loane Tucker *'' The Crooked Circle'' (1957) - Max Maxwell *'' Outer Space Jitters'' (1957, Short) - The High Mucky Muck *'' Fifi Blows Her Top'' (1958, Short) - Mort, Fifi's Husband (final film role)

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