A Chicago native who honed his craft at the Goodman School of Drama (now part of DePaul University) entered the professional stage in the 1930s, eventually originating the role of Ike in the long-running Broadway musical Oklahoma! and appearing in productions such as Saint Joan, Hamlet and The Star-Wagon. Transitioning to the screen, he became a familiar face in film noir and crime pictures, debut… Read more
Biography written by WatchMoods, based on public sources
Known for The Manchurian Candidate 1962 The Love Bug 1968 The Asphalt Jungle 1950 Bonanza 1959 Series ★ 8 The Addams Family 1964
James Ferguson Series ★ 7.9 The Munsters 1964
Police Commisioner Ludlow ★ 8.1 The Joker is Wild 1957
Hugh McCarthy Series ★ 7.5 Bonanza 1959
Aaron Cooper Series ★ 7.7 The Time Tunnel 1966
Vice-Adm. Killian Series ★ 7.7 Perry Mason 1957
Mr. Park Milgrave ★ 7.3 Elmer Gantry 1960
Police Captain Holt Series ★ 7.9 The Wonderful World of Disney 1954
Police Sergeant Series ★ 7.3 Have Gun, Will Travel 1957
Series ★ 7.1 Wanted: Dead or Alive 1958
Sheriff John Holmes Series ★ 7.2 77 Sunset Strip 1958
Series ★ 7 The Lucy Show 1962
Mayor Adler Series ★ 6.9 The Beverly Hillbillies 1962
E. W. Brachner ★ 7.2 Ma and Pa Kettle 1949
Mr. Victor Tomkins Series ★ 7 Daniel Boone 1964
Mr. Butters ★ 6.8 Too Late for Tears 1949
Lt. Breach Series ★ 6.7 Mister Ed 1961
★ 6.5 The Tall Stranger 1957
Hardy Bishop Series ★ 6.7 Gunsmoke 1955
Jake Pierce ★ 6.7 Force of Evil 1950
Detective Egan ★ 6.6 Jack the Giant Killer 1962
Sigurd Series ★ 6.5 The Virginian 1962
Prosecutor Frank Giles ★ 6.6 Buchanan Rides Alone 1958
Lew Agry ★ 6.4 711 Ocean Drive 1950
Vince Walters Series ★ 6.2 Cheyenne 1955
★ 6.2 Black Hand 1950
Capt. Thompson ★ 6.5 The File on Thelma Jordon 1949
District Attorney William Pierce ★ 6.2 The Killer That Stalked New York 1950
Treasury Agent Johnson ★ 6.4 Carrie 1952
Slawson Series ★ 6.2 F Troop 1965
★ 6.1 Vice Squad 1953
Dwight Foreman ★ 5.9 The Long Wait 1954
Tucker ★ 6.3 Rio Conchos 1964
Croupier ★ 6.1 The Undercover Man 1949
Attorney Edward J. O'Rourke ★ 6.3 The Wings of Eagles 1957
Capt. Jock Clark Series ★ 5.9 Petticoat Junction 1963
Hurley Feasel ★ 6.2 Knock on Any Door 1949
Judge Drake ★ 6.2 Robin and the 7 Hoods 1964
Oscar Brockton (uncredited) ★ 6.3 How to Murder Your Wife 1965
Club Member ★ 5.8 Flying Leathernecks 1951
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