Michael Granger (May 14, 1923 – October 22, 1981) was an American actor. Born Milton Grossman in Kansas City, MO, Granger, he appeared in '' The Big Heat'' and in
B movie
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Gunsmoke
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'' and '' The Untouchables''. He created the role of Lazar Wolf, the butcher, in the original Broadway production of ''Fiddler on the Roof'' in 1964, and can be heard on the original cast album singing ''L'Chaim'' with Zero Mostel. He appeared in Henrik Ibsen's ''A Doll's House'' at the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center with Liv Ullmann in 1975, and was again on Broadway in 1980 in Tennessee Williams's ''Clothes for a Summer Hotel.'' Known for his resonant bass speaking voice, in the final years of Granger's life, he became a sought after voice over actor. He died October 22, 1981, in New York, NY of heart failure.
Filmography
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Les Misérables
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In the English-speaking world, the novel is usually referred to by its origin ...
'' (1952) - Policeman (uncredited)
*'' Hiawatha'' (1952) - Ajawac
*'' The Mississippi Gambler'' (1953) - Poker Player (uncredited)
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Salome
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'' (1953) - Captain Quintus (uncredited)
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The Magnetic Monster
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'' (1953) - Kenneth Smith
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Fort Vengeance
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*'' White Witch Doctor'' (1953) - Paal (uncredited)
*'' The Robe'' (1953) - Slave Dealer (uncredited)
*'' The Big Heat'' (1953) - Hugo
*'' The Battle of Rogue River'' (1954) - Chief Mike
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Siege at Red River
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'' (1954) - Officer at Fort (uncredited)
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The Egyptian
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'' (1954) - Officer (uncredited)
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The Adventures of Hajji Baba
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'' (1954) - Musa (uncredited)
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Sign of the Pagan
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'' (1954) - Hun Scout (uncredited)
*'' Prince of Players'' (1955) - Protester at Theatre (uncredited)
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New Orleans Uncensored
''New Orleans Uncensored'' is a 1955 American film noir crime film directed by William Castle and starring Arthur Franz and Beverly Garland.
Plot
The docks of New Orleans, Louisiana are controlled by Zero Saxon, a notorious racketeer. When form ...
'' (1955) - Jack Petty
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Jungle Moon Men
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Crime of Passion
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'' (1957) - Jason, Reporter on Phone (uncredited)
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Calypso Heat Wave
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It was an attempt by producer Sam Katzman to repeat the success of ''Rock Around the Clock'' with caly ...
Official Detective
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'' US TV series - John 'Chaz' Smallman (1958)
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Pier 5, Havana
''Pier 5, Havana'' is a 1959 American Neo- noir, action, adventure, mystery, thriller crime film directed by Edward L. Cahn starring Cameron Mitchell and Allison Hayes.
Plot
Steve Daggett ( Cameron Mitchell) fights to protect Fidel Castro fro ...
'' (1959) - Lt. Garcia
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Wake Me When It's Over
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Music videos were produced for "Poison Ivy" and "House of Pain" ...
'' (1960) - Sergeant (uncredited)
*'' Anatomy of a Psycho'' (1961) - Lt. Mac