Edward Colmans (August 31, 1908 – May 25, 1977) was a Dutch American actor.

Early life

Colmans was born on August 31, 1908. Born Adolph Edward Colmans in London, England, he was the son of Louis Colmans (1883-1964), a Dutch violinist who had acquired United States citizenship through naturalization in 1921. His mother, Leah Colmans (1881-1955), was also Dutch.

Career

In the 1930s and 1940s, Colmans worked as a radio announcer for the Arizona Broadcasting Company. In 1955 he appeared as Carlos on the TV western ''Cheyenne'' in the episode "Border Showdown." In 1960 Colmans appeared as Father Miguel on ''Cheyenne'' in the episode "Counterfeit Gun." He also appeared as Captain Andrea Dorea in the first season of ''

Night Gallery ''Night Gallery'' is an American anthology television series that aired on NBC from December 16, 1970, to May 27, 1973, featuring stories of horror and the macabre. Rod Serling, who had gained fame from an earlier series, '' The Twilight Zon ...

'' in 1971 and in season four of ''

Columbo ''Columbo'' is an American crime drama television series starring Peter Falk as Columbo (character), Lieutenant Columbo, a homicide detective with the Los Angeles Police Department. After two pilot episodes in 1968 and 1971, the show originall ...

'' as a minister.

Selected filmography

*'' My Dream Is Yours'' (1949) - Radio Voice (voice, uncredited) *''

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'' (1951) - Col. Corville (uncredited) *'' The Magic Carpet'' (1951) - Caliph Ali's Wine Steward (uncredited) *''

Viva Zapata! ''Viva Zapata!'' is a 1952 American biographical Western film directed by Elia Kazan, dramatizing the life of Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata from his peasant upbringing through his rise to power in the early 1900s and his death in 1919. I ...

'' (1952) - Secretary (uncredited) *''

Thief of Damascus '' Thief of Damascus '' is a 1952 American Technicolor adventure film directed by Will Jason and starring Paul Henreid, John Sutton (actor), John Sutton and Jeff Donnell. The film features a generous use of stock footage from such films as ''Joa ...

'' (1952) - Sultan Raudah *'' California Conquest'' (1952) - Juan Junipero *'' The Snows of Kilimanjaro'' (1952) - Clerk (uncredited) *''

The Iron Mistress ''The Iron Mistress'' is a 1952 American Western film directed by Gordon Douglas and starring Alan Ladd and Virginia Mayo. It ends with Bowie's marriage to Ursula de Veramendi and does not deal with his death at the Battle of the Alamo in 1836. ...

'' (1952) - Don Juan de Varamendi *''

The Man Behind the Gun ''The Man Behind the Gun'' is a 1953 American Western film about the establishment of the city of Los Angeles. It was directed by Felix Feist and stars Randolph Scott.

'' (1953) - Carillo (uncredited) *'' Prince of Pirates'' (1953) - Spanish Admiral *''

The War of the Worlds ''The War of the Worlds'' is a science fiction novel by English author H. G. Wells. It was written between 1895 and 1897, and serialised in '' Pearson's Magazine'' in the UK and ''Cosmopolitan'' magazine in the US in 1897. The full novel was ...

'' (1953) - Spanish Priest (uncredited) *'' Latin Lovers'' (1953) - Doctor (uncredited) *'' Mission Over Korea'' (1953) - Map Co-ordinates Officer (uncredited) *'' Mexican Manhunt'' (1953) - Mexican Doctor (uncredited) *'' Conquest of Cochise'' (1953) - Don Francisco de Cordova *''

Jubilee Trail ''Jubilee Trail'' is an American novel written by Gwen Bristow, published in 1950. It follows the adventures of two strong women in the mid-19th century as they travel across the United States to the then-Mexico, Mexican territory of California. ...

'' (1954) - Orosco Guest (uncredited) *'' Phantom of the Rue Morgue'' (1954) - Well-Dressed Man in Coach (uncredited) *'' Secret of the Incas'' (1954) - Col. Emilio Cardoza *'' Interrupted Melody'' (1955) - Italian Man (uncredited) *'' Santa Fe Passage'' (1955) - Padre (uncredited) *'' The Sea Chase'' (1955) - Hotel Manager (uncredited) *'' The Last Command'' (1955) - Scout Seguin (uncredited) *'' Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing'' (1955) - Dining Room Captain (uncredited) *'' Headline Hunters'' (1955) - Rafael Garcia *''

The Lone Ranger The Lone Ranger is a fictional masked former Texas Ranger who fought outlaws in the American Old West with his Native American friend Tonto. The character has been called an enduring icon of American culture. He first appeared in 1933 in a ...

'' (1956) - The Padre (uncredited) *''

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'' (1956) - Lorenzo (uncredited) *''

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'' (1957) - Hotel Clerk (uncredited) *'' The Badge of Marshal Brennan'' (1957) - Governor Ainley *''

Hell on Devil's Island ''Hell on Devil's Island'' is a 1957 American adventure film directed by Christian Nyby and written by Steven Ritch. The film stars Helmut Dantine, William Talman (actor), William Talman, Donna Martell, Jean Willes, Rex Ingram (actor), Rex Ingram ...

'' (1957) - Jean Robert *''

Raiders of Old California ''Raiders of Old California'' is a 1957 American black-and-white Western (genre), Western film produced and directed by Albert C. Gannaway and starring Jim Davis (actor), Jim Davis, Arleen Whelan, and Faron Young. This film is now in the public ...

'' (1957) - Diego (uncredited) *'' Darby's Rangers'' (1958) - Italian Doctor (uncredited) *'' Colgate Theatre'' (1958) – Captain Molina in S1:E3, "Tonight in Havana" *'' The Gun Runners'' (1958) - Juan *'' Curse of the Undead'' (1959) - Don Miguel Robles (uncredited) *'' The Miracle'' (1959) - Priest Blessing Animals (uncredited) *'' The 3rd Voice'' (1960) - Carreras *''

Rawhide Rawhide may refer to: *Rawhide (material), a hide or animal skin that has not been tanned * Whip made from rawhide Entertainment * ''Rawhide'' (1926 film), a Western directed by Richard Thorpe * ''Rawhide'' (1938 film), a Western starring baseball ...

'' (1961) – Padre in S4:E2, "The Sendoff" *'' Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse'' (1962) - Minor Role (uncredited) *''

Two Weeks in Another Town ''Two Weeks in Another Town'' is a 1962 American drama film directed by Vincente Minnelli and starring Kirk Douglas and Edward G. Robinson. The supporting players include Cyd Charisse, Claire Trevor, Daliah Lavi, George Hamilton, and Rosann ...

'' (1962) - Tucino's Henchman (uncredited) *'' Diary of a Madman'' (1963) - Andre D'Arville *'' Fun in Acapulco'' (1963) - Mr. Delgado, Manager of the Ambassado Club (uncredited) *''

Arrest and Trial ''Arrest and Trial'' is a 90-minute American crime/legal drama series that ran during the 1963–1964 season on ABC, airing Sundays from 8:30-10 pm Eastern. Overview The majority of episodes consists of two segments. Set in Los Angeles, the ...

'' (1963-1964, TV Series) - Judge / Magistrate *'' A Global Affair'' (1964) - Party Guest (uncredited) *'' Hellfighters'' (1968) - Senor Caldez (uncredited) *''

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 ...

'' (1969, TV Series) - Juan Ramirez *'' The High Chaparral'' (1970, TV Series) - Julio Sanchez *''

Adam-12 ''Adam-12'' is an American police procedural crime drama television series created by Robert A. Cinader and Jack Webb and produced by Mark VII Limited and Universal Television. The series follows Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers Pe ...

'' (1974, TV Series, S6-Ep15) - Dr Eliot

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Colmans, Edward 1908 births 1977 deaths American male film actors