Roy Engel (September 13, 1913 – December 29, 1980) was an American actor on radio, film, and television. He performed in more than 150 films and almost 800 episodes of television programs.

Career

Engel's ancestry was Irish and Dutch. His father was Roy Engelwood Stults. Engel was a letterman in football

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and Rockhurst College. After he graduated from college, he worked in a warehouse. Engel's career in radio began at KCMO in Kansas City. His first work on network radio came when he had a role on ''Jack Armstrong, the All-American Boy''. He provided the original voice of the title character on the radio version of ''

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'' from 1946-1947. His film debut came in ''

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'' (1950). On television, Engel made eleven appearances in Gunsmoke and had recurring roles as a rancher on '' The Virginian'' and as a doctor on '' Bonanza''.

Personal life

Engel was married, and the couple had a daughter,

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Selected filmography

* ''

The Flying Saucer ''The Flying Saucer'' is a 1950 independently made American black-and-white science fiction spy film drama. It was written by Howard Irving Young, from an original story by Mikel Conrad, who also produced, directed, and stars with Pat Garrison ...

'' (1950) as Dr. Carl Lawton * '' Outrage'' (1950) as Sheriff Charlie Hanlon * '' Chicago Calling'' (1951) as Pete * '' Rogue River'' (1951) as Ed Colby * '' M'' (1951) as Police Chief Regan * ''

The Man from Planet X ''The Man from Planet X'' is a 1951 independently made American black-and-white science fiction horror film, produced by Jack Pollexfen and Aubrey Wisberg, directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, that stars Robert Clarke, Margaret Field, and William Sch ...

'' (1951) as Tommy - the Constable * ''

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'' (1951) as Gleason * '' The Sellout'' (1952) as Sam F. Slaper * '' Zombies of the Stratosphere'' (1952) as Lawson - Boat Charter Operator h. 3* '' Breakdown'' (1952) as Al Bell * '' Strange Fascination'' (1952) as Mr. Frim * ''

Jungle Drums of Africa ''Jungle Drums of Africa'' is a 1953 12-episode American serial film shot in black-and-white. It was an original commissioned screenplay by Ronald Davidson produced by Franklin Adreon and directed by Fred C. Brannon for Republic Pictures. The ...

'' (1953) as First Constable hs.7,12* ''

The Magnetic Monster ''The Magnetic Monster'' is a 1953 independently made American black-and-white science fiction film, produced by Ivan Tors and George Van Marter, directed by Curt Siodmak and (uncredited) Herbert L. Strock. The film stars Richard Carlson, King ...

'' (1953) as Gen. Behan * ''

The Band Wagon ''The Band Wagon'' is a 1953 American musical romantic comedy film directed by Vincente Minnelli, starring Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse. It tells the story of an aging musical star who hopes a Broadway show will restart his career. However, ...

'' (1953) as Reporter (uncredited) * '' Thy Neighbor's Wife'' (1953) * ''

The Naked Dawn ''The Naked Dawn'' is a 1955 American Technicolor Western film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer starring Arthur Kennedy and Betta St. John. Plot The story focuses on a poor but proud farmer named Manuel and his wife Maria. When glib-tongued drifte ...

'' (1955) as Guntz * ''

Indestructible Man ''Indestructible Man'' is a 1956 American crime horror science fiction film, an original screenplay by Vy Russell and Sue Dwiggins for producer-director Jack Pollexfen and starring Lon Chaney Jr., Ross Elliott and Robert Shayne. The picture ...

'' (1956) as Desk Sergeant * ''

Frontier Gambler ''Frontier Gambler'' is a 1956 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield and written by Orville H. Hampton. The film stars John Bromfield, Coleen Gray, Kent Taylor, Jim Davis, Margia Dean and Veda Ann Borg. The film was released on July ...

'' (1956) as Tom McBride * '' Three Violent People'' (1956) as Carpetbagger * '' Not of This Earth'' (1957) as Sgt. Walton * '' The Storm Rider'' (1957) as Major Bonnard * '' Escape from San Quentin'' (1957) as Hap Graham * '' Death in Small Doses'' (1957) as Wally Morse * '' The Veil'' (1958, TV Mini-Series) as Wally Hoffman * '' Joy Ride'' (1958) as Barrett * '' A Dog's Best Friend'' (1959) as Sheriff Dan Murdock * '' Gunsmoke'' (1960) as Grimes in “Don Matteo” (S6E7) * '' The Sergeant Was a Lady'' (1961) as Sgt. Bricker * '' The Flight That Disappeared'' (1961) as Jameson * ''

My Three Sons ''My Three Sons'' is an American television sitcom that aired from September 29, 1960, to April 13, 1972. The series was broadcast on ABC during its first five seasons, before moving to CBS for the remaining seasons. ''My Three Sons'' chroni ...

'' (04/12/1962) "Innocents Abroad" as Steve's visiting old friend * '' The Virginian'' (1964 episode "The Intruders") as Barney Wingate * '' Your Cheatin' Heart'' (1964) as Joe Rauch * ''Wild Wild West'' (1967) as General Grant * '' Lawman'' (1971) as Bartender * ''

The Last Movie ''The Last Movie'' is a 1971 metafictional drama film directed and edited by Dennis Hopper, who also stars in the leading role as a horse wrangler named after the state of Kansas. It is written by Stewart Stern, based on a story by Hopper and Ste ...

'' (1971) as Harry Anderson * ''

The Last Child ''The Last Child'' is a suspense thriller by American novelist John Hart. It was first published in 2009 by Minotaur Books. Awards and distinctions *2010 Edgar Award winner for Best Novel *2010 Anthony Award nominee for Best Novel *2010 Barr ...

'' (1971, TV Movie) as Conductor * '' Skyjacked'' (1972) as Pilot * '' When the Legends Die'' (1972) as Sam Turner * '' Charley and the Angel'' (1973) as Driver * ''

Switchblade Sisters ''Switchblade Sisters'' is a 1975 American exploitation action film detailing the lives of high school-aged female gang members. It was directed by Jack Hill and stars Joanne Nail, Robbie Lee and Monica Gayle. The film is also known as ''The J ...

'' (1975) as Jobo * '' The Amazing Howard Hughes'' (1977, TV Movie) as Production Manager * ''

Kingdom of the Spiders ''Kingdom of the Spiders'' is a 1977 American science fiction horror film directed by John "Bud" Cardos and produced by Igo Kantor and Jeffrey M. Sneller. The screenplay is credited to Richard Robinson and Alan Caillou, from an original story ...

'' (1977) as Mayor Connors

Selected Television

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