Ian Marcus Wolfe (November 4, 1896 – January 23, 1992) was an American

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with around 400 film and television credits. Until 1934, he worked in the theatre. That year, he appeared in his first film role and later television, as a character actor. His career lasted seven decades and included many films and TV series; his last screen credit was in 1990.

Early years

Born in

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, Wolfe studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Career

Wolfe's stage debut came in ''The Claw'' (1919). His Broadway credits include ''The Deputy'' (1964), ''Winesburg, Ohio'' (1958), ''Lone Valley'' (1933), ''Devil in the Mind'' (1931), ''The Barretts of Wimpole Street'' (1931), ''Lysistrata'' (1930), ''The Seagull'' (1930), ''At the Bottom'' (1930), ''Skyrocket'' (1929), ''Gods of the Lightning'' (1928), and ''The Claw'' (1921). Wolfe made his film debut in '' The Barretts of Wimpole Street'' (1934). He appeared in many films, including '' Mutiny on the Bounty'' (1935),

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's '' Saboteur'' (1942), ''

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'' (1953),

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's '' THX 1138'' (1971). Although he was American by birth, his experience in the theatre gave him precise diction, and he was often cast as Englishmen on screen, including a fictional commissioner of

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in the final film in the 1939–1946 Sherlock Holmes film series, '' Dressed to Kill'' (1946). He also appeared in three other films in the series, as an American antiques dealer in '' Sherlock Holmes in Washington'' (1943), as a butler in '' The Scarlet Claw'' (1944), and as an art dealer in '' The Pearl of Death'' (1944). He played Carter, Sir Wilfrid Robarts's clerk and office manager in '' Witness for the Prosecution'' (1957). Wolfe played a crooked small-town doctor in "Six Gun's Legacy", an episode from the first (1949) season of '' The Lone Ranger''. Wolfe appeared in the 1966 '' Perry Mason'' episode "The Case of the Midnight Howler" as Abel Jackson. In 1966, he portrayed the new Rev. Leighton on '' The Andy Griffith Show'' ("Aunt Bee's Crowning Glory", broadcast October 10, 1966). He also appeared in two episodes of the original ''

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" (1968) as Septimus, and " All Our Yesterdays" (1969) as Mr. Atoz. He guest-starred in a 1977 episode of the ABC crime drama '' The Feather and Father Gang'', and portrayed the wizard Tranquil in the series '' Wizards and Warriors'' (1983). In 1982, Wolfe had a small recurring role on the TV series '' WKRP in Cincinnati'' as Hirsch, the sarcastic, irreverent butler to WKRP owner Lillian Carlson. Central to Wolfe's appeal as a character actor was that, until he reached actual old age, he always looked considerably older than he actually was. In the film '' Mad Love'' (1935), he played Colin Clive's stepfather, yet he was only four years older than Clive. In the film ''

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'' (1953), he warned the magician to avoid occult matters, telling him to "take the advice of an old man". He appeared in movies for another 37 years; his last film credit was for '' Dick Tracy'' (1990).

Personal life

During World War I, Wolfe served in the United States Army as a volunteer medical specialist. He became a sergeant. Wolfe wrote and self-published two books of poetry, ''Forty-Four Scribbles and a Prayer: Lyrics and Ballads'' and ''Sixty Ballads and Lyrics in Search of Music''. He was married to Elizabeth Schroder for 68 years, from 1924 until his death; the couple had two daughters. Wolfe died on January 23, 1992, aged 95.

Partial filmography

*'' The Fountain'' (1934) as Van Arkel *'' The Barretts of Wimpole Street'' (1934) as Harry Bevan *'' The Mighty Barnum'' (1934) as Swedish consul *'' Clive of India'' (1935) as Mr. Kent (uncredited) *'' The Raven'' (1935) as Geoffrey *'' Mad Love'' (1935) as Henry Orlac (uncredited) *'' 1,000 Dollars a Minute'' (1935) as Davidson (uncredited) *'' Mutiny on the Bounty'' (1935) as Maggs *'' The Leavenworth Case'' (1936) as Hudson *''

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'' (1936) as doctor (uncredited) *'' The White Angel'' (1936) as patient (uncredited) *'' Romeo and Juliet'' (1936) as apothecary (uncredited) *''

The Devil Is a Sissy ''The Devil is a Sissy'' is a 1936 American MGM comedy-drama film directed by W. S. Van Dyke and Rowland Brown. The film stars Freddie Bartholomew, Jackie Cooper and Mickey Rooney, three of the biggest child stars of the 1930s. The film premi ...

'' (1936) as pawnbroker (uncredited) *''

The Bold Caballero ''The Bold Caballero'' is a 1936 American Western film written and directed by Wells Root. It is based on the character Zorro, created by Johnston McCulley. The characters Don Alejandro Vega (Don Diego's father) and Bernardo are notably absent. ...

'' (1936) as the priest *'' Maytime'' (1937) as court official (uncredited) *''

The Prince and the Pauper ''The Prince and the Pauper'' is a novel by American author Mark Twain. It was first published in 1881 in Canada, before its 1882 publication in the United States. The novel represents Twain's first attempt at historical fiction. Set in 1547 ...

'' (1937) as proprietor *'' The League of Frightened Men'' (1937) as Nicholas Cabot *'' The Devil Is Driving'' (1937) as Elias Sanders *''

The Emperor's Candlesticks ''The Emperor's Candlesticks'' is an 1899 historical novel by Baroness Orczy. Written soon after the birth of her son John, it is her first book as an author rather than translator and was a commercial failure. As in the Scarlet Pimpernel, the ...

'' (1937) as Leon *'' The Firefly'' (1937) as Izquierdo (uncredited) *''

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'' (1937) as Prince Metternich (uncredited) *''

Arsène Lupin Returns ''Arsène Lupin Returns'' is a 1938 American mystery film directed by George Fitzmaurice and written by James Kevin McGuinness, Howard Emmett Rogers, and George Harmon Coxe. The film stars Melvyn Douglas, Virginia Bruce, Warren William, John Hal ...

'' (1938) as Le Marchand *''

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'' (1938) as Herbert (uncredited) *'' You Can't Take It with You'' (1938) as Kirby's secretary (uncredited) *'' Blondie'' (1938) as judge *'' Orphans of the Street'' (1938) as Eli Thadius Bunting *''

Lincoln in the White House ''Lincoln in the White House '' is a 1939 American biographical short or historical "special" about United States President Abraham Lincoln, highlighting events during his first term of office, from his inaugural speech in 1861 to his delivery o ...

'' (1939) as a member of Lincoln's cabinet (uncredited) *'' Fast and Loose'' (1939) as Wilkes *'' Society Lawyer'' (1939) as Schmidt *''

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'' (1939) as Fritz (uncredited) *'' On Borrowed Time'' (1939) as Charles Wentworth *''

The Great Commandment ''The Great Commandment'' is a 1939 American Christian film directed by Irving Pichel, which portrays the conversion to Christianity of a young Zealot, Joel, and the Roman soldier Longinus through the teachings of Jesus in his Parable of the G ...

'' (1939) as tax collector *''

Blondie Brings Up Baby ''Blondie Brings Up Baby'' is a 1939 American comedy film directed by Frank R. Strayer and starring Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake, Larry Simms. It is the fourth of 28 films based on the comic strip. Plot summary Blondie is convinced by a sale ...

'' (1939) as police judge (uncredited) *'' Allegheny Uprising'' (1939) as Poole *'' The Return of Doctor X'' (1939) as cemetery caretaker (uncredited) *''

The Earl of Chicago ''The Earl of Chicago'' is a 1940 American drama film directed by Richard Thorpe and starring Robert Montgomery, Edward Arnold, Reginald Owen and Edmund Gwenn. It is the first MGM film in the 1940s. Plot To remedy the ill doings of his past, Rob ...

'' (1940) as reading clerk *'' Abe Lincoln in Illinois'' (1940) as Horace Greeley (uncredited) *'' Earthbound'' (1940) as Amos Totten *''

We Who Are Young ''We Who Are Young'' is a 1940 American drama film directed by Harold S. Bucquet, written by Dalton Trumbo and starring Lana Turner, John Shelton and Gene Lockhart. Plot Cast * Lana Turner as Margy Brooks * John Shelton as William Brooks * ...

'' (1940) as judge *''

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'' (1940) as Stiles *'' The Son of Monte Cristo'' (1940) as Conrad Stadt *'' Hudson's Bay'' (1941) as mayor *'' The Trial of Mary Dugan'' (1941) as Dr. Wriston (uncredited) *'' Singapore Woman'' (1941) as Lawyer Sidney P. Melrose (uncredited) *'' Love Crazy'' (1941) as sanity-hearing doctor (uncredited) *'' Adventure in Washington'' (1941) as Emerson (uncredited) *''

Shining Victory ''Shining Victory'' is a 1941 American drama film based on the 1940 play '' Jupiter Laughs,'' by A. J. Cronin. It stars James Stephenson, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Donald Crisp, and Barbara O'Neil. It is the first film directed by Irving Rapper. ...

'' (1941) as Mr. Carew (uncredited) *''

Paris Calling ''Paris Calling'' is a 1941 war film noir directed by Edwin L. Marin and starring Randolph Scott, Elisabeth Bergner, and Basil Rathbone. Plot Cast * Elisabeth Bergner as Marianne Jannetier * Randolph Scott as Lt. Nicholas 'Nick' Jordan * Basi ...

'' (1941) as thin workman (uncredited) *'' Born to Sing'' (1942) as critic (uncredited) *''

Secret Agent of Japan ''Secret Agent of Japan'' is a 1942 film directed by Irving Pichel. It was the first American anti-Japanese war film produced by a major studio after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The film stars Preston Foster as a nightclub owner in Shanghai who b ...

'' (1942) as Capt. Larsen *'' Saboteur'' (1942) as Robert, the butler *'' Mrs. Miniver'' (1942) as dentist (uncredited) *'' Bombs Over Burma'' (1942) as man (uncredited) *'' Eagle Squadron'' (1942) as Sir Charles Porter *'' Now, Voyager'' (1942) as Lloyd (uncredited) *'' Nightmare'' (1942) as James *'' Random Harvest'' (1942) as registrar of births (uncredited) *''

The Moon Is Down ''The Moon Is Down'' is a novel by American writer John Steinbeck. Fashioned for adaptation for the theatre and for which Steinbeck received the Norwegian King Haakon VII Freedom Cross, it was published by Viking Press in March 1942. The story ...

'' (1943) as Joseph (uncredited) *'' Sherlock Holmes in Washington'' (1943) as antique store clerk (uncredited) *''

The Falcon in Danger ''The Falcon in Danger'' is a 1943 American mystery film directed by William Clemens and starring Tom Conway, Jean Brooks, Amelita Ward and Elaine Shepard.Jewell and Harbin 1982, p. 185. The film was the sixth of thirteen The Falcon detective ...

'' (1943) as Thomas (uncredited) *''

The Man from Down Under ''The Man from Down Under'' is an American 1943 drama film starring Charles Laughton as a man who raises two war orphans. It was called "Hollywood's first full-length film dealing exclusively with Australia and Australians". Plot After the end ...

'' (1943) as soldier seeking Father Antoine (uncredited) *'' Holy Matrimony'' (1943) as Strawley (uncredited) *''

Corvette K-225 ''Corvette K-225'' is a 1943 American war film starring Randolph Scott and James Brown, with Ella Raines making her feature film debut. Directed by Richard Rosson, the film was released in the UK as ''The Nelson Touch''. Robert Mitchum, credi ...

'' (1943) as paymaster commander (uncredited) *'' Flesh and Fantasy'' (1943) as librarian (uncredited) *'' Government Girl'' (1943) as Thomas – hotel clerk (uncredited) *'' The Falcon and the Co-eds'' (1943) as Eustace L. Harley (uncredited) *'' The Song of Bernadette'' (1943) as minister of the interior (uncredited) *'' The Impostor'' (1944) as Sgt. Clerk *''

Her Primitive Man ''Her Primitive Man'' is a 1944 American comedy film directed by Charles Lamont and written by Michael Fessier and Ernest Pagano. The film stars Louise Allbritton, Robert Paige, Robert Benchley, Edward Everett Horton, Helen Broderick, Stephani ...

'' (1944) as Caleb *'' Seven Days Ashore'' (1944) as process server (uncredited) *'' Once Upon a Time'' (1944) as Joe (uncredited) *''

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'' (1944) as skipper of honeymoon boat (uncredited) *'' The Scarlet Claw'' (1944) as Drake *'' The Invisible Man's Revenge'' (1944) as Feeney *''

Are These Our Parents? ''Are These Our Parents?'' is a 1944 American romantic drama film directed by William Nigh. It stars Helen Vinson, Lyle Talbot, Ivan Lebedeff. Plot A mother's preference for partying, boozing, and running around with an assortment of sleazy ch ...

'' (1944) as Pa Henderson *''

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'' (1944) as reporter (uncredited) *'' The Pearl of Death'' (1944) as Amos Hodder *''

Reckless Age ''Reckless Age'' is a 1944 American comedy film directed by Felix E. Feist and written by Gertrude Purcell and Henry Blankfort. The film stars Gloria Jean, Henry Stephenson, Kathleen Howard, Franklin Pangborn, Andrew Tombes, Marshall Thompson, Ja ...

'' (1944) as Prof. Mellasagus (uncredited) *'' In Society'' (1944) as butler (uncredited) *''

The Merry Monahans ''The Merry Monahans'' is a 1944 American comedy-drama musical film directed by Charles Lamont and starring Donald O'Connor, Peggy Ryan and Jack Oakie. The story is of a vaudeville family trying to make money through hard times. The film featur ...

'' (1944) as clerk *''

Babes on Swing Street ''Babes on Swing Street'' is a 1944 musical comedy film directed by Edward C. Lilley and starring Ann Blyth, Peggy Ryan, and Andy Devine. It was produced by Universal Pictures. Plot Barber's daughter Trudy Costello gives close shaves at her da ...

'' (1944) as Anjsel (uncredited) *''

The National Barn Dance ''The National Barn Dance'' is a 1944 American comedy film directed by Hugh Bennett and written by Lee Loeb and Hal Fimberg. The film stars Jean Heather, Charles Quigley, Robert Benchley, Mabel Paige, Charles Dingle and Pat Buttram. The film w ...

'' (1944) as minister (uncredited) *'' Mystery of the River Boat'' (1944 serial) as Herman Einreich (Chapters 1–3) *''

Murder in the Blue Room ''Murder in the Blue Room'' is a 1944 American film directed by Leslie Goodwins. Plot A musical mystery about a young couple's attempt to solve a mysterious murder that occurred at their house. Cast * Anne Gwynne as Nan * John Litel as Frank Ba ...

'' (1944) as Edwards *'' The Bandit of Sherwood Forest'' (1945) as Lord Mortimer *''

A Song to Remember ''A Song to Remember'' is a 1945 American biographical film which tells a fictionalised life story of Polish pianist and composer Frédéric Chopin. Directed by Charles Vidor and starring Paul Muni, Merle Oberon, and Cornel Wilde. Plot Freder ...

'' (1945) as Pleyel's clerk (uncredited) *''

Zombies on Broadway ''Zombies on Broadway'' (or ''Loonies on Broadway'' in the UK) is a 1945 American zombie comedy film directed by Gordon Douglas. It stars RKO's imitation Abbott and Costello, Alan Carney and Wally Brown, as a pair of men who are tasked with fi ...

'' (1945) as Prof. Hopkins *''

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'' (1945) as Ostrovski (uncredited) *'' Blonde Ransom'' (1945) as Oliver *''

The Brighton Strangler ''The Brighton Strangler'' is a 1945 American crime film directed by Max Nosseck and starring John Loder, June Duprez and Michael St. Angel. During the blitz in wartime London, an actor suffers concussion and believes himself to be the characte ...

'' (1945) as Lord Mayor Herman Brandon R. Clive *'' Love Letters'' (1945) as Vicar (uncredited) *'' Strange Confession'' (1945) as Frederick (uncredited) *'' This Love of Ours'' (1945) as Dr. Straus (uncredited) *''

Confidential Agent ''Confidential Agent'' is a 1945 American spy film starring Charles Boyer and Lauren Bacall which was a Warner Brothers production. The movie was directed by Herman Shumlin and produced by Robert Buckner with Jack L. Warner as executive producer. ...

'' (1945) as Dr. Bellows *'' The Fighting Guardsman'' (1946) as Prefect Berton (uncredited) *''

Tomorrow Is Forever ''Tomorrow Is Forever'' is a 1946 black-and-white romance film directed by Irving Pichel, and starring Claudette Colbert, Orson Welles and George Brent. It was also the film debut of Richard Long and Natalie Wood. It was distributed by RKO ...

'' (1946) as Norton *'' Three Strangers'' (1946) as Gillkie the Barrister (uncredited) *'' The Notorious Lone Wolf'' (1946) as Adam Wheelright *''

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'' (1946) as Sidney Long *'' Without Reservations'' (1946) as Charlie Gibbs (uncredited) *'' Dressed to Kill'' (1946) as commissioner of Scotland Yard *''

The Searching Wind ''The Searching Wind'' is a 1946 American feature film directed by William Dieterle and starring Robert Young, Sylvia Sidney, and Ann Richards. It is based on the play of the same name by Lillian Hellman. It had originally been planned for produ ...

'' (1946) as Sears *''

Gentleman Joe Palooka ''Gentleman Joe Palooka'' is a 1946 film directed by Cy Endfield. It was the second of the ''Joe Palooka'' series. Plot The prizefighter Joe Palooka's popularity soars after his manager, Knobby Walsh, explains to reporters how "clean living" is ...

'' (1946) as Editor W.W. Dwight *'' The Verdict'' (1946) as Jury Foreman (uncredited) *'' The Falcon's Adventure'' (1946) as J.D. Denison *''

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'' (1947) as President James K. Polk (uncredited) *'' That Way with Women'' (1947) as L.B. Crandall *'' Pursued'' (1947) as Coroner (uncredited) *'' Dishonored Lady'' (1947) as Dr. E.G. Lutz (uncredited) *'' The Marauders'' (1947) as Deacon Black *'' Wild Harvest'' (1947) as Martin (uncredited) *''

Desire Me ''Desire Me'' is a 1947 American drama film starring Robert Mitchum and Greer Garson. It had a troubled production that included numerous directors and rewrites, and was ultimately released without a credited director. Plot In Paris, Marise Aube ...

'' (1947) as Dr. Poulin (uncredited) *''

The Judge Steps Out ''The Judge Steps Out'' is a 1948 American comedy film directed by Boris Ingster and written by Ingster and Alexander Knox. The film stars Knox and Ann Sothern, along with George Tobias, Sharyn Moffett, Florence Bates, Frieda Inescort and Myrna ...

'' (1947) as Hector Brown *''

If Winter Comes ''If Winter Comes'' is a 1947 drama film released by MGM. The movie was directed by Victor Saville and based on the 1921 novel by A.S.M. Hutchinson. The film tells the story of an English textbook writer who takes in a pregnant girl. The novel ...

'' (1947) as Dr. Clement Avington (uncredited) *''

Three Daring Daughters ''Three Daring Daughters'' (UK title: ''The Birds and the Bees'') is a 1948 musical Technicolor film directed by Fred M. Wilcox and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The screenplay was written by Albert Mannheimer, Frederick Kohner, Sonya Levien ...

'' (1948) as Martin (uncredited) *''

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'' (1948) as Grave Digger (uncredited) *'' Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House'' (1948) as Smith *'' Johnny Belinda'' (1948) as rector (uncredited) *'' Silver River'' (1948) as process server (uncredited) *'' They Live by Night'' (1948) as Hawkins *'' Julia Misbehaves'' (1948) as Hobson, the butler *'' Homicide'' (1949) as Fritz (uncredited) *''

Bride of Vengeance ''Bride of Vengeance'' is a 1949 adventure film set in the Italian Renaissance era, directed by Mitchell Leisen. Plot Lucrezia Borgia's brother Cesare Borgia has her second husband Prince Bisceglie killed in order to marry her to Alfonso I d' ...

'' (1949) as councillor (uncredited) *''The Younger Brothers'' (1949) as chairman of parole board *''Manhandled (1949 film), Manhandled'' (1949) as Charlie (uncredited) *''Colorado Territory (film), Colorado Territory'' (1949) as Homer Wallace *''Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch'' (1949) as Prof. Lilliquist *''My Friend Irma (film), My Friend Irma'' (1949) as minister (uncredited) *''Please Believe Me'' (1950) as Edward Warrender *''No Way Out (1950 film), No Way Out'' (1950) as Watkins (uncredited) *''The Petty Girl'' (1950) as President Webb (uncredited) *''Copper Canyon (film), Copper Canyon'' (1950) as Mr. Henderson *''Emergency Wedding'' (1950) as Dr. White (uncredited) *''The Magnificent Yankee (1950 film), The Magnificent Yankee'' (1950) as Adams *''A Place in the Sun (1951 film), A Place in the Sun'' (1951) as Dr. Wyeland (uncredited) *''The Great Caruso'' (1951) as Hutchins *''Mask of the Avenger'' (1951) as Signor Donner *''Here Comes the Groom'' (1951) as Uncle Adam *''On Dangerous Ground'' (1951) as Sheriff Carrey *''The Captive City (1952 film), The Captive City'' (1952) as Rev. Nash *''Holiday for Sinners'' (1952) as Monsignor Lavaud (uncredited) *''Les Misérables (1952 film), Les Misérables'' (1952) as presiding judge (uncredited) *''Captain Pirate'' (1952) as Viceroy (uncredited) *''Something for the Birds'' (1952) as Foster *''

'' (1953) as Ligarius *''Scandal at Scourie'' (1953) as Councilman Hurdwell *''Young Bess'' (1953) as Stranger (uncredited) *''

'' (1953) as Malue *''99 River Street'' (1953) as Waldo Daggett *''The Actress'' (1953) as Mr. Bagley *''About Mrs. Leslie'' (1954) as Mr. Pope *''Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'' (1954) as Rev. Elcott *''Her Twelve Men'' (1954) as Roger Frane *''The Steel Cage'' (1954) as Curly Henderson (segment "The Face") (uncredited) *''The Silver Chalice (film), The Silver Chalice'' (1954) as Theron *''Moonfleet (1955 film), Moonfleet'' (1955) as Tewkesbury *''The King's Thief'' (1955) as Fell *'' Rebel Without a Cause'' (1955) as Dr. Minton *''Sincerely Yours (film), Sincerely Yours'' (1955) as Mr. Rojeck (uncredited) *''The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell'' (1955) as President Calvin Coolidge *''Diane (1956 film), Diane'' (1956) as Lord Tremouille *''Gaby (film), Gaby'' (1956) as registrar *'' Witness for the Prosecution'' (1957) as H. A. Carter *''Pollyanna (1960 film), Pollyanna'' (1960) as Mr. Neely *''The Lost World (1960 film), The Lost World'' (1960) as Burton White *''All in a Night's Work (film), All in a Night's Work'' (1961) as O'Hara *''The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm'' (1962) as Gruber *''Diary of a Madman (film), Diary of a Madman'' (1963) as Pierre *''One Man's Way'' (1964) as Bishop Hardwick *''Games (film), Games'' (1967) as Dr. Edwards *'' THX 1138'' (1971) as PTO *''The Terminal Man (film), The Terminal Man'' (1974) as priest *''Homebodies (film), Homebodies'' (1974) as Mr. Loomis *''The Fortune'' (1975) as justice of peace *''I Wonder Who's Killing Her Now?'' (1975) as Philips the butler *''Mr. Sycamore'' (1975) as Abner / Arnie *''Mean Dog Blues'' (1978) as judge *''The Seniors'' (1978) as Mr. Bleiffer *''The Frisco Kid'' (1979) as Father Joseph *''Up the Academy'' (1980) as Commandant Causeway *''Reds (film), Reds'' (1981) as Mr. Partlow *''Jinxed! (1982 film), Jinxed!'' (1982) as Morley *''Creator (film), Creator'' (1985) as Prof. Brauer *''Checking Out (1989 film), Checking Out'' (1989) as Mr. D'Amato *'' Dick Tracy'' (1990) as forger (final film role)

Partial television credits

*''Bonanza'', episode "The Avenger" (1960) as Ed Baxter; episode "Bank Run" (1961) as John J. Harrison; episode "The Many Faces of Gideon Flinch" (1961) as Gideon Flinch; episode "The Spotlight" (1965) as Amos *''The Twilight Zone'', episode "Uncle Simon" (1963), as Schwimmer *''The Fugitive (1963 TV series), The Fugitive'', episode "Nightmare in Northoak" (1963), as Dr. Babcock *''The Invaders'', episode "Doomsday Minus One" (1967), as Secretary Rosmundson *''

'', episode "Bread and Circuses" (1968), as Septimus; episode "All Our Yesterdays" (1969), as Mr. Atoz *''The Partridge Family'', episode "Road Song" (1971), as Maggie's grandfather *''The Devil's Daughter (1973 film)'' - (American Broadcasting Company)'' ''Television film'', 9th. Jan.) *''A Touch of Grace'', episode "The Reunion" (1973) *''The Mary Tyler Moore Show'', episode "Anyone Who Hates Kids and Dogs" (1975), as Grandfather *''Wonder Woman (TV series), Wonder Woman'', episode "The New Original Wonder Woman" (1975), as Bank Manager *''All In The Family'', episode "Unequal Partners" (1977), as Herbert Hooper *''Barney Miller'', Season 4, episode "Thanksgiving" (1977), as unnamed psyche-ward patient *''Taxi'', Season 2, episode "Honor Thy Father" (1979), as the old man in the hospital *'' WKRP in Cincinnati'', episode "A Simple Little Wedding" (1981), "The Consultant" (1981), "Love, Exciting and New" (1982), "Up and Down the Dial" (1982) as Hirsch – Mrs Carlson's butler *''Barney Miller'', episode "The Tontine" (1982), as Joseph Spidonie *''Cheers'', episode "One for the Book" (1982), as Buzz Crowder

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