Lowell Gilmore (December 20, 1906 – January 31, 1960) was an American stage, film, and television actor.

Life and career

Lowell Gilmore first worked as a

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on the 1929 Broadway play ''The First Mrs. Fraser'', but got his chance as an actor when he replaced actor Eric Elliott in the play. This was the start to a successful Broadway career in the 1930s with plays such as ''The Wind and the Rain'' (1934), ''The Taming of the Shrew'' (1935), and ''Leave Her to Heaven'' (1940). He made his film debut in

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's war drama '' Days of Glory'' (1944) with

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, where he was featured in an extensive role as Peck's second-in-command. His second film role was as painter Basil Hallward in ''

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'' (1945), the film adaption of

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's novel. Other roles include the Duke of Gloucester (the future

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) in '' The Black Arrow'' (1948) and Eric Masters in the Oscar-winning adventure film ''

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'' (1950). Although Gilmore was American, the "suave-looking, wavy-haired supporting actor" often portrayed British characters such as doctors, officers, and gentlemen of rank. His roles often included dapper cads and villains.Lowell Gilmore (IMDB)
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'' and ''

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''. Gilmore appeared as

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in the television series '' The Living Christ Series'' (1951) and the film '' Day of Triumph'' (1954). He played his last role in 1958 and died two years later at age 53.

Filmography (without TV credits)

* '' Days of Glory'' (1944) - Semyon * ''

'' (1945) - Basil Hallward * '' Johnny Angel'' (1945) - Sam Angel * '' Strange Conquest'' (1946) - Dr. Paul Harris * '' Step by Step'' (1946) - Von Dorn * '' The Arnelo Affair'' (1947) - Dr. Avery Border * ''

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'' (1947) - Eric Lasser * '' The Prince of Thieves'' (1948) - Sir Phillip * '' The Black Arrow'' (1948) - Duke of Gloucester * '' Dream Girl'' (1948) - George Hand * '' Walk a Crooked Mile'' (1948) - Dr. William Forrest * ''

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'' (1949) - British Officer * '' Sword in the Desert'' (1949) - Major Stephens * '' Fortunes of Captain Blood'' (1950) - George Fairfax * '' Rogues of Sherwood Forest'' (1950) - Count of Flanders * '' Tripoli'' (1950) - Lieutenant Tripp * ''

'' (1950) - Eric Masters * '' Darling, How Could You!'' (1951) - Aubrey Quayne * '' The Highwayman'' (1951) - Oglethorpe * ''

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'' (1951) - Kendall Webb * '' The Living Christ Series'' (1951) -

* ''

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'' (1952) - Danton * '' Lone Star'' (1952) - Captain Elliott * '' Plymouth Adventure'' (1952) -

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* '' Androcles and the Lion'' (1952) - Metellus * '' Francis Covers the Big Town'' (1953) - Jefferson 'JG' Garnet * '' Sailor of the King'' (1953) - Emissary of the King - USA version (uncredited) * '' I Beheld His Glory'' (1953, TV Series) - Pontius Pilate * ''

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'' (1954) - Banks * '' Day of Triumph'' (1954) -

* '' Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki'' (1955) - Robert Coates * '' The Sea Chase'' (1955) - Captain Evans * '' Blood Alley'' (1955) - British Officer (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1956) - Commissioner Ward * '' Jeanne Eagels'' (1957) - Rev. Davidson in 'Rain' (uncredited)

Selected Television Appearances

* ''

'' (1956) (Season 1 Episode 20: "And So Died Riabouchinska") as Mel Douglas

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Gilmore, Lowell 1906 births 1960 deaths 20th-century American male actors American male film actors American male stage actors American male television actors