Francis Thomas Sullivan (June 17, 1908 – December 17, 1975), known professionally as Frank Sully, was an American film actor. He appeared in over 240 films between 1934 and 1968. Today's audiences know him best as the dumb detective in the ''Boston Blackie'' features, and as the foil in many

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comedies.

Career

After working on the

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stage, Sully entered the film industry in 1934. He played small parts and bits for several years at various studios, usually as tough guys. Gradually he was cast in higher-budgeted features, including ''

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'' (1939) where Sully plays one of Nick Charles's streetwise pals, and

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's ''

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'' (1940) with Sully cast as Noah Joad, whose family treks across America for a new life. Sully's first major role came in 1941 for

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, a "budget" studio that often gave opportunities to ambitious actors. In the Frankie Darro campus comedy '' Let's Go Collegiate'', Sully was featured as a dumb truck driver recruited to masquerade as a star athlete. The role gave Sully good exposure, and the actor received excellent notices. ''The Exhibitor'' noted that "Sully takes acting honors, with Darro, (Keye) Luke, and (Jackie) Moran very good in their roles." In 1942 Sully signed with

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. The studio had a company policy of casting its contract players in as many films as possible, regardless of class or budget, and Sully kept busy in dozens of Columbia's feature films, series comedies, westerns, and short subjects. When the studio's series of ''

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'' comedy-mysteries needed a new sidekick for detective inspector Farraday ( Richard Lane), Sully was recruited and remained in the role of the slow-witted "Matthews" until the end of the series in 1949. In 1943 Sully began working in Columbia's two-reel comedy unit, where he remained a familiar presence off and on through 1957. He supported star comedians Hugh Herbert, Vera Vague, Slim Summerville,

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and Eddie Quillan,

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, and most memorably

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. Sully is featured in such Stooge comedies as '' Fling in the Ring'', ''

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'', and '' Guns a Poppin!''. He is most prominent in '' A Merry Mix Up'' as the bewildered waiter who thinks he's seeing triple; Sully also narrates the film.

Television

In addition to his film work, Sully also had bit parts in several television shows. Credits include '' Maverick'', ''

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'', ''

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'' and ''

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'' and "Charley" on '' Topper''. Sully also had a recurring role as Danny the bartender on '' The Virginian''.

Death

Sully died on December 17, 1975, at the

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. He is buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in

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Selected filmography

* ''

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'' (1934) .... Hungarian Soldier (uncredited) * ''

Murder at the Vanities ''Murder at the Vanities'' is a 1934 American pre-Code musical film with music by Victor Young. It was released by Paramount Pictures and directed by Mitchell Leisen. The film stars Victor McLaglen, Carl Brisson, Jack Oakie, Kitty Carlisle ...

'' (1934) .... Chorus Boy (uncredited) * '' 365 Nights in Hollywood'' (1934) .... Mr. Sully, Student Actor (uncredited) * '' Alibi Ike'' (1935) .... Ball Player (uncredited) * '' Fighting Youth'' (1935) .... Football Player from St. Louis * '' Mary Burns, Fugitive'' (1935) .... Steve * ''

Follow the Fleet ''Follow the Fleet'' is a 1936 American musical comedy film with a nautical theme starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in their fifth collaboration as dance partners. It also features Randolph Scott, Harriet Hilliard, and Astrid Allwyn, wi ...

'' (1936) .... Sailor (uncredited) * '' Gentle Julia'' (1936) .... Mr. Toms * '' Small Town Girl'' (1936) .... Bill (uncredited) * '' Fury'' (1936) .... Dynamiter (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1936) .... Bit part (uncredited) * '' We Went to College'' (1936) .... Student as Othello (uncredited) * '' Rhythm on the Range'' (1936) .... Splashed Rodeo Cowboy (uncredited) * '' Theodora Goes Wild'' (1936) .... Clarence (uncredited) * '' Black Legion'' (1937) .... Truck Driver's Helper (uncredited) * '' Criminals of the Air'' (1937) .... Contact (uncredited) * '' They Gave Him a Gun'' (1937) .... Comedy Soldier (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1937) .... Taxi Driver (uncredited) * '' Riding on Air'' (1937) .... Harrison's Truck Driver (uncredited) * ''

High, Wide and Handsome ''High, Wide and Handsome'' is a 1937 American musical western film starring Irene Dunne, Randolph Scott, Alan Hale Sr., Charles Bickford and Dorothy Lamour. The film was directed by Rouben Mamoulian and written by Oscar Hammerstein II and Ge ...

'' (1937) .... Gabby Johnson (uncredited) * '' White Bondage'' (1937) .... Man in Pool Room (uncredited) * ''

Life Begins in College ''Life Begins in College'' is a 1937 American comedy film directed by William A. Seiter. It marked the Ritz Brothers' first starring role in a feature film. Plot The action takes place at Lombardy College, founded "to give the Indian nations of ...

'' (1937) .... Acting Captain * '' Radio Patrol'' (1937) .... Flynn (uncredited) * '' That's My Story'' (1937) .... Reporter (uncredited) * '' Live, Love and Learn'' (1937) .... Marine (uncredited) * '' Daughter of Shanghai'' (1937) .... Jake Kelly (uncredited) * '' White Banners'' (1938) .... Butcher's Delivery Man (uncredited) * '' Start Cheering'' (1938) .... Jimmy - Student Accosting Jean (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1938) .... Pilot in Cafe (uncredited) * '' The Crowd Roars'' (1938) .... Harry, Second Croquet Player (uncredited) * '' Hold That Co-ed'' (1938) .... Steve * '' Youth Takes a Fling'' (1938) .... Jim (uncredited) * '' His Exciting Night'' (1938) .... Milk Truck Driver (uncredited) * '' Thanks for Everything'' (1938) .... Lem Slininger * '' Newsboys' Home'' (1938) .... Assistant to Hartley (uncredited) * ''

The Great Man Votes ''The Great Man Votes'' is a 1939 American drama film starring John Barrymore as a widowed professor turned drunkard who has the deciding vote in an election for mayor. It was based on the short story of the same name by Gordon Malherbe Hillman ...

'' (1939) .... Policeman at Parade (uncredited) * '' Society Lawyer'' (1939) .... First Cab Driver (uncredited) * '' Sorority House'' (1939) .... The Caterer (uncredited) * ''

Some Like It Hot ''Some Like It Hot'' is a 1959 American crime comedy film directed, produced and co-written by Billy Wilder. It stars Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, with George Raft, Pat O'Brien (actor), Pat O'Brien, Joe E. Brown, Joan Shawlee an ...

'' (1939) .... Sailor Burke / The Living Corpse * '' Second Fiddle'' (1939) .... Townsman (uncredited) * '' Mickey the Kid'' (1939) .... Curly (uncredited) * ''

'' (1939) .... Pete, a Father (uncredited) * '' The Night of Nights'' (1939) .... Taxi Driver (uncredited) * ''

'' (1940) .... Noah Joad * '' The Fighting 69th'' (1940) .... Sergeant (uncredited) * ''

Castle on the Hudson ''Castle on the Hudson'' (UK title: ''Years Without Days'') is a 1940 American prison film directed by Anatole Litvak and starring John Garfield, Ann Sheridan and Pat O'Brien. The film was based on the book ''Twenty Thousand Years in Sing Sing ...

'' (1940) .... Second Prisoner (uncredited) * '' Women Without Names'' (1940) .... Friendly Motorist (uncredited) * '' The Doctor Takes a Wife'' (1940) .... Slapcovitch * ''

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'' (1940) .... Hank * '' Escape to Glory'' (1940) .... Tommy Malone * '' I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby'' (1940) .... Henchman Wilky (uncredited) * '' Cross-Country Romance'' (1940) .... Mike (motorcycle cop #2) * '' The Return of Frank James'' (1940) .... Actor * '' Young People'' (1940) .... Jeb * ''

He Stayed for Breakfast ''He Stayed for Breakfast'' is a 1940 American romantic comedy film directed by Alexander Hall, based on the 1934 play ''Ode to Liberty'' by Sidney Howard, itself adapted from the French play ''Liberté provisoire'' by Michel Duran. Plot In Pa ...

'' (1940) .... Butcher * '' Yesterday's Heroes'' (1940) .... Curly Walsh * '' City for Conquest'' (1940) .... Radio Listener (uncredited) * '' Spring Parade'' (1940) .... Bert, Shawl Salesman (uncredited) * '' Street of Memories'' (1940) .... Elliott (uncredited) * '' Dr. Kildare's Crisis'' (1940) .... John Root (uncredited) * '' Golden Hoofs'' (1941) .... Ed Muckle (uncredited) * '' Nice Girl?'' (1941) .... Jake (uncredited) * '' Murder Among Friends'' (1941) .... Service Station Attendant (uncredited) * '' A Girl, a Guy, and a Gob'' (1941) .... Salty * ''Double Date'' (1941) .... Hank * '' The Flame of New Orleans'' (1941) .... Oyster Bed Cafe Waiter (uncredited) * ''

She Knew All the Answers ''She Knew All the Answers'' is a 1941 American romantic comedy film directed by Richard Wallace, and starring by Joan Bennett, Franchot Tone and Eve Arden. It was produced and distributed by Columbia Pictures. The film tells a story about a ch ...

'' (1941) .... Cop * '' Mountain Moonlight'' (1941) .... Bill Jackson * '' Private Nurse'' (1941) .... Eddie * '' Let's Go Collegiate'' (1941) .... Hercules 'Herk' Bevans * '' You'll Never Get Rich'' (1941) .... Robert's Guard (uncredited) * '' The Body Disappears'' (1941) .... Rest Home Attendant (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1941) .... Hog Caller (uncredited) * '' All Through the Night'' (1942) .... Spence * '' Sleepytime Gal'' (1942) .... Dimples * '' Rings on Her Fingers'' (1942) .... Taxi Driver * '' True to the Army'' (1942) .... Mugg * '' To the Shores of Tripoli'' (1942) .... Truck Driver (uncredited) * '' Two Yanks in Trinidad'' (1942) .... Mike Paradise * '' Inside the Law'' (1942) .... Jim Burke * ''

Yankee Doodle Dandy ''Yankee Doodle Dandy'' is a 1942 American biographical musical drama film about George M. Cohan, known as "The Man Who Owned Broadway". It stars James Cagney, Joan Leslie, Walter Huston, and Richard Whorf, and features Irene Manning, Geo ...

'' (1942) .... Army Recruiter (uncredited) * '' Parachute Nurse'' (1942) .... Sergeant Peters * '' The Talk of the Town'' (1942) .... Policeman in Station Wagon (uncredited) * '' A Man's World'' (1942) .... Sammy Collins * '' My Sister Eileen'' (1942) .... Jenson * '' Lucky Legs'' (1942) .... Mugg (uncredited) * '' Daring Young Man'' (1942) .... Luke * '' The Boogie Man Will Get You'' (1942) .... Police Officer Joe Starrett (uncredited) * '' Laugh Your Blues Away'' (1942) .... Buck * '' One Dangerous Night'' (1943) .... Hertzog, Henchman * '' Power of the Press'' (1943) .... Mack Gibbons (uncredited) * '' They Got Me Covered'' (1943) .... Red * '' Murder in Times Square'' (1943) .... Benny the Baboon (Snake Exhibit Owner) (uncredited) * '' Redhead from Manhattan'' (1943) .... Henchman (uncredited) * '' The More the Merrier'' (1943) .... FBI Agent Pike * '' It's a Great Life'' (1943) .... Elevator Starter (uncredited) * '' Two Señoritas from Chicago'' (1943) .... Bruiser * '' Good Luck, Mr. Yates'' (1943) .... Joe Briggs * ''

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'' (1943) .... Alan * '' Dangerous Blondes'' (1943) .... Detective Joe Henderson * '' There's Something About a Soldier'' (1943) .... Alex Grybinski * '' The Ghost That Walks Alone'' (1944) .... Beppo * "Bachelor Daze" (1944, Short) .... Ezra's Neighbor * '' Two Girls and a Sailor'' (1944) .... Private Adams * '' Secret Command'' (1944) .... Shawn * '' Boston Blackie Booked on Suspicion'' (1945) .... Sergeant Matthews * '' Boston Blackie's Rendezvous'' (1945) .... Detective Sergeant Matthews * '' Along Came Jones'' (1945) .... Avery de Longpre * ''I Love a Bandleader'' (1945) .... Dan Benson * '' Out of the Depths'' (1945) .... 'Speed' Brogan * ''

One Way to Love ''One Way to Love'' is a 1946 American comedy film directed by Ray Enright and starring Willard Parker, Marguerite Chapman, Chester Morris and Janis Carter. It was produced and distributed by Columbia Pictures. The plot has some similarities to Co ...

'' (1946) .... Hopkins * '' A Close Call for Boston Blackie'' (1946) .... Sergeant Matthews * '' The Gentleman Misbehaves'' (1946) .... Taxi Driver * '' Throw a Saddle on a Star'' (1946) .... Lawyer * '' Talk About a Lady'' (1946) .... Rocky Jordan * '' The Phantom Thief'' (1946) .... Detective Sergeant Matthews * '' Renegades'' (1946) .... Link * '' Dangerous Business'' (1946) .... Bert * '' It's Great to Be Young'' (1946) .... Burkett * '' Crime Doctor's Man Hunt'' (1946) .... Rigger * '' Boston Blackie and the Law'' (1946) .... Sergeant Matthews * ''South of the Chisholm Trail'' (1947) .... Big Jim Grady (uncredited) * '' Wild Harvest'' (1947) .... Nick * '' Trapped by Boston Blackie'' (1948) .... Sergeant Matthews * '' Blondie's Reward'' (1948) .... Officer Carney * '' Let's Live a Little'' (1948) .... Artist (uncredited) * '' Gun Smugglers'' (1948) .... Corporal Clancy * '' Boston Blackie's Chinese Venture'' (1949) .... Detective Sergeant Matthews * '' Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch'' (1949) .... Looie * '' Trapped'' (1949) .... Sam, Bartender (uncredited) * '' Tell It to the Judge'' (1949) .... Waiter (uncredited) * '' Bodyhold'' (1949) .... 'Killer' Cassidy * '' Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey'' (1950) .... Looie * '' Blondie's Hero'' (1950) .... Mike McClusky, the Snorer (uncredited) * '' Killer Shark'' (1950) .... Patrick, bartender (uncredited) * '' The Good Humor Man'' (1950) .... Cop (uncredited) * '' Square Dance Katy'' (1950) .... Workman * '' Beauty on Parade'' (1950) .... Murph * ''

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'' (1950) .... Joe, Cop with Blackeye (uncredited) * '' Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance'' (1950) .... Looie * ''

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'' (1950) .... Cab Driver (uncredited) * '' Rookie Fireman'' (1950) .... Charlie * '' Watch the Birdie'' (1950) .... Street Construction Workman (uncredited) * ''Prairie Roundup'' (1951) .... Sheriff (uncredited) * '' Father's Little Dividend'' (1951) .... Infant Service Diaper Man (uncredited) * ''The Big Gusher'' (1951) .... Barfly (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1951) .... Legionnaire (uncredited) * '' The Tall Target'' (1951) .... Telegram Messenger (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1951) .... Big Head Charlie, Bookie (uncredited) * '' The People Against O'Hara'' (1951) .... Fishmonger (uncredited) * '' The Red Badge of Courage'' (1951) .... Veteran (uncredited) * '' Behave Yourself!'' (1951) .... Bill's Taxi Driver (uncredited) * '' Let's Make It Legal'' (1951) .... Laborer (uncredited) * '' Man in the Saddle'' (1951) .... Lee Repp * '' I Want You'' (1951) .... Bartender (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1952) .... Crewman (uncredited) * '' The Sniper'' (1952) .... Man at Carnival Dunking Concession (uncredited) * '' Night Stage to Galveston'' (1952) .... Policeman Kelly * '' With a Song in My Heart'' (1952) .... Vociferous Texan G.I. (uncredited) * '' No Room for the Groom'' (1952) .... Cousin Luke * '' Young Man with Ideas'' (1952) .... Salesman (uncredited) * '' The Girl in White'' (1952) .... Pool Player (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1952) .... Photographer (uncredited) * '' Washington Story'' (1952) .... Bystander (uncredited) * ''Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder'' (1952) .... Harry (uncredited) * '' Down Among the Sheltering Palms'' (1953) .... Sergeant (uncredited) * '' Man in the Dark'' (1953) .... Yellow Cab Driver (uncredited) * '' Take Me to Town'' (1953) .... Sammy, Stagehand (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1953) .... Bartender * ''

'' (1953, Short) .... Algernon, Escaped Convict * '' Bad for Each Other'' (1953) .... Tippy Kashko, Townsman * '' The Battle of Rogue River'' (1954) .... Private Kohler * ''

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'' (1954) .... Charlie, Cab Driver (uncredited) * ''Massacre Canyon'' (1954) .... Army Private (uncredited) * '' Silver Lode'' (1954) .... Paul Herbert, Telegrapher * ''

The Law vs. Billy the Kid ''The Law vs. Billy the Kid'' is a 1954 American Western (genre), western film directed by William Castle and starring Scott Brady, Betta St. John and Paul Cavanagh. It was produced by Sam Katzman for distribution by Columbia Pictures. Plot Che ...

'' (1954) .... Deputy Jack Poe (uncredited) * '' Fling in the Ring'' (1955, Short) .... Big Mike * '' Women's Prison'' (1955) .... Frank, Turnkey (uncredited) * '' Wyoming Renegades'' (1955) .... Williams (uncredited) * ''

The Man from Bitter Ridge ''The Man from Bitter Ridge'' is a 1955 American Western (genre), Western film directed by Jack Arnold (director), Jack Arnold and starring Lex Barker, Mara Corday and Stephen McNally. Plot A special investigator, Jeff Carr (Lex Barker), is depl ...

'' (1955) .... Billy Bundy (uncredited) * '' Jungle Moon Men'' (1955) .... Max * ''

Seminole Uprising '' Seminole Uprising'' is a 1955 American Western film directed by Earl Bellamy and starring George Montgomery based on the 1952 novel ''Bugle's Wake'' by Curt Brandon.Bring Your Smile Along'' (1955) .... Call Boy (uncredited) * '' Apache Ambush'' (1955) .... Pioneer (uncredited) * '' The Naked Street'' (1955) .... Nutsy (uncredited) * '' Blunder Boys'' (1955, Short) .... Watts D. Matter (uncredited) * '' The Tender Trap'' (1955) .... Doorman (uncredited) * '' Last of the Desperados'' (1955) .... Tim, Murder Victim (uncredited) * '' The Spoilers'' (1955) .... Miner (uncredited) * '' The Adventures of Rin-Tin-Tin'' (1955) (Season 1 Episode 34: "The Lonesome Road") .... Detective * ''

Fury at Gunsight Pass ''Fury at Gunsight Pass'' is a 1956 American western film directed by Fred F. Sears and starring David Brian, Neville Brand and Richard Long. It was produced and distributed by Columbia Pictures. Plot Bank robbers hold townspeople hostage, th ...

'' (1956) .... Frank (uncredited) * '' The Houston Story'' (1956) .... Taxicab Driver (uncredited) * '' Flagpole Jitters'' (1956, Short) .... Jim (uncredited) * ''Frontier Gambler'' (1956) .... Bartender * '' The Unguarded Moment'' (1956) .... Taxi Driver (uncredited) * '' You Can't Run Away from It'' (1956) .... Red * '' Friendly Persuasion'' (1956) .... Rebel Looter (uncredited) * '' The Desperados Are in Town'' (1956) .... Carl Branch * '' A Merry Mix Up'' (1957, Short) .... Waiter / Narrator (uncredited) * '' Guns a Poppin'' (1957, Short) .... Sheriff * '' The Buckskin Lady'' (1957) .... Jed * ''

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'' (1957) .... Vendor (scenes deleted) * '' Pal Joey'' (1957) .... Barker (uncredited) * '' Rockabilly Baby'' (1957) .... Bum * '' Domino Kid'' (1957) .... Red - Bartender (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1957-1961) (2 episodes) **(Season 2 Episode 16: "The Brand") (1957) .... Bartender **(Season 6 Episode 2: "Trouble Street") (1961) .... Counterman * '' Maverick'' (1957-1961) (6 episodes) **(Season 1 Episode 1: "War of the Silver Kings") (1957) .... Arthur **(Season 1 Episode 2: "Point Blank") (1957) .... Poker Player **(Season 2 Episode 2: "The Lonesome Reunion") (1958) .... Townsman **(Season 4 Episode 13: "Dodge City or Bust") (1960) .... Stableman **(Season 4 Episode 19: "Dutchman's Gold") (1961) .... Bartender **(Season 5 Episode 3: "The Golden Fleecing") (1961) .... Wilson * '' The Female Animal'' (1958) .... Taxicab Driver (uncredited) * ''

Return to Warbow ''Return to Warbow'' is a 1958 American Western film directed by Ray Nazarro and starring Philip Carey. The film is based on the novel ''Return to Warbow'' by Les Savage, Jr. (New York, 1955). Plot Philip Carey plays Clay Hollister, an escap ...

'' (1958) .... Bartender (uncredited) * '' Man from God's Country'' (1958) .... Trail Cook (uncredited) * '' The Last Hurrah'' (1958) .... Fire Lieutenant (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1958) (Season 2 Episode 36: "The Renegade") .... Laramie Wells Fargo Agent * ''

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'' (1958-1962) (2 episodes) **(Season 1 Episode 25: "The Marie Dupree Story") .... Pietro Vandero **(Season 5 Episode 17: "The Malachi Hobart Story") .... Wagon Train Member * ''

Alfred Hitchcock Presents ''Alfred Hitchcock Presents'' is an American television anthology series created, hosted and produced by Alfred Hitchcock, airing on CBS and NBC, alternately, between 1955 and 1965. It features dramas, thrillers, and mysteries. Between 1962 ...

'' (1959-1961) (2 episodes) **(Season 5 Episode 3: "Appointment at Eleven") (1959) .... Piano Player **(Season 6 Episode 21: "The Kiss-Off") (1961) .... Desk Clerk * ''

The Rifleman ''The Rifleman'' is an American Western television series starring Chuck Connors as rancher Lucas McCain and Johnny Crawford as his son Mark McCain. It was set in the 1880s in the fictional town of North Fork, New Mexico Territory. The show ...

'' (1959) (Season 1 Episode 27: "The Wrong Man") .... Carnival Barker * '' The Gunfight at Dodge City'' (1959) .... Drunken Cowboy Who Throws Bottle (uncredited) * '' Let No Man Write My Epitaph'' (1960) .... Drunk at Bar (uncredited) * ''

'' (1962) (Season 1 Episode 9: "The Black Curtain") .... The Drunk * ''

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'' (1962) .... Wichita Burlesque Audience Member (uncredited) * '' The Virginian'' (1963-1967) (25 episodes) **(Season 1 Episode 26: "Echo of Another Day) .... Danny * ''

Bye Bye Birdie ''Bye Bye Birdie'' is a stage musical with music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Lee Adams, based upon a book by Michael Stewart. Originally titled ''Let's Go Steady'', ''Bye Bye Birdie'' is set in 1958. The play's book was influenced by El ...

'' (1963) .... Maude's Bartender (uncredited) * '' Zebra in the Kitchen'' (1965) .... Motorist Surrounded by Elephants (uncredited) * '' Alvarez Kelly'' (1966) .... Prisoner (uncredited) * ''

'' (1966) (Season 5 Episode 12: "The Gloria Swanson Story") .... Second Mover * ''

The Wild Wild West ''The Wild Wild West'' is an American Western (genre), Western, spy film, spy, and science fiction on television, science fiction television series that ran on the CBS television network for four seasons from September 17, 1965, to April 11, 19 ...

'' (1967) (Season 2 Episode 28: "The Night of the Bogus Bandits") .... Telegrapher * '' Funny Girl'' (1968) .... Bartender (uncredited) (final film role)

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