Eric Snowden (August 8, 1888 – June 27, 1979) was an English-born actor who appeared in radio, films and television.

Biography

Snowden was born in London, England, on August 8, 1888. He died in Bellevue, Washington, on June 27, 1979.

Radio

Snowden was part of the cast of, among others, ''

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'' (1949–1950, as

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), ''

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'' (1932–1950), ''

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'' (1946–1949), ''

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'' (1947–1954), and ''

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'' (1946–1949).

Film

Snowden appeared in the movies ''

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'' (1936), '' The Sun Never Sets'' (1939), and '' The Man Who Knew Too Much'' (1956) (uncredited).

Television

Snowden appeared in two '' Leave It to Beaver'' first-season episodes, as well as many other programs.

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* * 1888 births 1979 deaths English male radio actors English male film actors English male television actors Male actors from London 20th-century English male actors British emigrants to the United States {{UK-actor-stub