Milton Frome (February 24, 1909 – March 21, 1989) was an American character actor.

Career

Born in

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, Frome landed his first acting job in the

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''Daredevil O'Dare'' in 1934. He did not act again until 1939 when he joined the cast of ''Ride 'Em Cowgirl'' as Oliver Sheahe. His acting career stalled until 1950, when he began to find steady work appearing on television shows like ''

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'', '' Adventures of Superman'' and ''

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''. He also worked with

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during their final years in the

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department, appearing in the films ''

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'' and '' Quiz Whizz''. Frome was very busy in the 1960s, concentrating mainly on character acting roles for television. He also appeared as a

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in many

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films. He covered all types, ranging from hapless souls and college professors to heavies, salesmen, and policemen. Frome could be seen on such shows as ''

Hennesey ''Hennesey'' is an American military comedy-drama television series that aired on CBS from 1959 to 1962, starring Jackie Cooper and Abby Dalton. Cooper played a United States Navy physician, Lt. Charles W. "Chick" Hennesey, with Abby Dalto ...

'', ''

The Lawless Years ''The Lawless Years'' is an American crime drama series that aired on NBC from April 16, 1959, to September 22, 1961. The series is the first of its kind, set during the Roaring 20s, having antedated ABC's far more successful '' The Untouchable ...

'', ''

77 Sunset Strip ''77 Sunset Strip'' is an American television private detective drama series created by Roy Huggins and starring Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Roger Smith, Richard Long (from 1960 to 1961) and Edd Byrnes (billed as Edward Byrnes). Each episode was on ...

'', ''

The Dick Van Dyke Show ''The Dick Van Dyke Show'' is an American television sitcom created by Carl Reiner that initially aired on CBS from October 3, 1961 to June 1, 1966, with a total of 158 half-hour episodes spanning five seasons. It was produced by Calvada Prod ...

'', ''

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'', ''

The New Phil Silvers Show ''The New Phil Silvers Show'' is an American situation comedy television series starring Phil Silvers which centers around a factory foreman who is always involved in get-rich-quick schemes. Original episodes aired from September 28, 1963, until Ap ...

'', ''

The Addams Family ''The Addams Family'' is a fictional family created by American cartoonist Charles Addams. They originally appeared in a series of 150 unrelated single-panel cartoons, about half of which were originally published in ''The New Yorker'' over a ...

'', ''

Batman Batman is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and debuted in the 27th issue of the comic book '' Detective Comics'' on March 30, 1939 ...

'', ''

Adam-12 ''Adam-12'' is an American television police procedural crime drama television series created by Robert A. Cinader and Jack Webb. The series follows Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers Pete Malloy and Jim Reed as they patrol the stre ...

'', ''

Bewitched ''Bewitched'' is an American fantasy sitcom television series that originally aired for eight seasons on ABC from September 17, 1964, to March 25, 1972. It is about a witch who marries an ordinary mortal man and vows to lead the life of a typi ...

'', ''

Adventures of Superman (TV series) ''Adventures of Superman'' is an American television series based on comic book characters and concepts that Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster created in 1938. The show was the first television series to feature Superman and began filming in 1951 in ...

'', ''

The Beverly Hillbillies ''The Beverly Hillbillies'' is an American television sitcom that was broadcast on CBS from 1962 to 1971. It had an ensemble cast featuring Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, and Max Baer Jr. as the Clampetts, a poor, backwoods family ...

'', ''

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'', and ''

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''.

Death

Frome continued acting until 1977, his last role being in the made-for-television remake of the film ''

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''. He died of

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on March 21, 1989, aged 80, and was buried in Forest Lawn – Hollywood Hills Cemetery.

Filmography

*''Ride 'em, Cowgirl'' (1939) – Oliver Shea *''

Dick Tracy's G-Men ''Dick Tracy's G-Men'' (1939) is a 15-Chapter Republic movie serial based on the ''Dick Tracy'' comic strip by Chester Gould. It was directed by William Witney and John English. This serial was the fifteenth of the sixty-six produced by ...

'' (1939) – Officer (uncredited) *'' Calling All Marines'' (1939) – Hospital Corpsman (uncredited) *''

The Seven Little Foys ''The Seven Little Foys'' is a Technicolor in VistaVision 1955 comedy film directed by Melville Shavelson starring Bob Hope as Eddie Foy. One highlight of the film is an energetic tabletop dance showdown sequence with Bob Hope as Eddie Foy ...

'' (1955) – Driscoll (uncredited) *''

You're Never Too Young ''You’re Never Too Young'' is a 1955 American semi-musical comedy film directed by Norman Taurog and starring the team of Martin and Lewis and co-starring Diana Lynn, Nina Foch, and Raymond Burr. It was released on August 25, 1955 by Para ...

'' (1955) – Lieutenant O'Malley *''

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'' (1956) – Assistant Butler *'' The Man Who Knew Too Much'' (1956) – Guard (uncredited) *''

Pardners ''Pardners'' is a 1956 American comedy western film starring the comedy team of Martin and Lewis. It was released on July 25, 1956 by Paramount Pictures. A western spoof directed by Norman Taurog, this was the penultimate film of the 16 screen c ...

'' (1956) – Hawkins, the Butler *''

The Girl Can't Help It ''The Girl Can't Help It'' is a 1956 American musical comedy film starring Jayne Mansfield in the titular role, Tom Ewell, Edmond O'Brien, Henry Jones, and Julie London. The picture was produced and directed by Frank Tashlin, with a screen ...

'' (1956) – Nick (uncredited) *'' Public Pigeon No. 1'' (1957) – Avery *''

The Wayward Bus ''The Wayward Bus'' is a novel by American author John Steinbeck, published in 1947. The novel's epigraph is a passage from 15th-century English play ''Everyman (15th-century play), Everyman'', with its archaic English intact; the quotation refe ...

'' (1957) – Stanton (uncredited) *'' The Delicate Delinquent'' (1957) – Mr. Herman *'' The Lonely Man'' (1957) – Bixby (uncredited) *'' The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown'' (1957) – Police Lieutenant Dempsey *''

Short Cut to Hell ''Short Cut to Hell'' is a 1957 American film noir, filmed in black-and-white VistaVision, starring Robert Ivers and Georgann Johnson.. The film is the only directorial effort by famous actor James Cagney. ''Short Cut to Hell'' is a remake of ...

'' (1957) – LAPD Captain (uncredited) *''

Hear Me Good ''Hear Me Good'' is a 1957 American comedy film written and directed by Don McGuire. The film stars Hal March, Joe E. Ross, Merry Anders, Jean Willes, Milton Frome and Joey Faye. The film was released in October 1957, by Paramount Pictures. ...

'' (1957) – Mr. Ross *''

Sing, Boy, Sing ''Sing Boy Sing'' is a 1958 musical–drama film released by 20th Century-Fox and starring newcomers Tommy Sands and Lili Gentle. The film was an expansion of the January 1957 ''Kraft Television Theatre'' episode "The Singin' Idol," also starrin ...

'' (1958) – Man at Recording Studio (uncredited) *'' The Young Lions'' (1958) – Draft Board Physician (uncredited) *'' Go, Johnny, Go!'' (1959) – Mr. Martin *''

Visit to a Small Planet ''Visit to a Small Planet'' is a 1960 American black-and-white science fiction comedy film directed by Norman Taurog and starring Jerry Lewis, Joan Blackman, Earl Holliman, and Fred Clark. Distributed by Paramount Pictures, it was produced by Hal ...

'' (1960) – Police Commissioner *'' Please Don't Eat the Daisies'' (1960) – Gus (uncredited) *''

Cinderfella ''Cinderfella'' is a 1960 American semi-musical comedy film adaptation of the classic ''Cinderella'' story, with most characters changed in gender from female to male and starring Jerry Lewis as Fella. It was released on November 22, 1960 by Par ...

'' (1960) – Butler (uncredited) *''

The Police Dog Story ''Police Dog Story'' is a 1961 American crime film directed by Edward L. Cahn and starring James Brown and Merry Anders.All Hands on Deck All Hands on Deck is a boatswain's call A boatswain's call, pipe or bosun's whistle is a pipe or a non-diaphragm type whistle used on naval ships by a boatswain. The pipe consists of a narrow tube (the gun) which directs air over a metal sphere ...

'' (1961) – Officer with Damaged Car (uncredited) *''

The Errand Boy ''The Errand Boy'' is a 1961 American comedy film directed by, co-written by and starring Jerry Lewis. Plot Paramutual Pictures decide that they need a spy to find out the inner workings of their studio. Morty S. Tashman, (the 'S' stands for 's ...

'' (1961) – Mr. Greenback *'' It's Only Money'' (1962) – Cop at Pier *''

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 short story "Dream Man", author ...

'' (1963) – Mr. Maude *'' The Nutty Professor'' (1963) – Dr. M. Sheppard Leevee *'' A Ticklish Affair'' (1963) – Fireman *'' Who's Minding the Store?'' (1963) – Francois, the Driver *''

What a Way to Go! ''What a Way to Go!'' is a 1964 American black comedy film directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring Shirley MacLaine, Paul Newman, Robert Mitchum, Dean Martin, Gene Kelly, Bob Cummings and Dick Van Dyke. Plot In a dream-like pre-credit sequ ...

'' (1964) – Lawyer (uncredited) *''

I'd Rather Be Rich ''I'd Rather Be Rich'' is a 1964 romantic comedy film with musical aspects directed by Jack Smight, produced by Ross Hunter and starring Sandra Dee. The film focuses on a dying man who wishes to meet his granddaughter's fiancé, but he is unavaila ...

'' (1964) – Max *'' The Disorderly Orderly'' (1964) – Board Member *''

John Goldfarb, Please Come Home! ''John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!'' is a 1965 American comedy film based on the novel by William Peter Blatty published in 1963. The film was directed by J. Lee Thompson. The film was shot in the Mojave Desert. In the film, an American mili ...

'' (1965) – Air Force General *''

Girl Happy ''Girl Happy'' is a 1965 American musical romantic comedy and beach party film starring Elvis Presley in his eighteenth feature. The movie won a fourth place prize Laurel Award in the category Top Musical of 1965. It featured the song " Puppet ...

'' (1965) – Police Captain (uncredited) *'' Fluffy'' (1965) – Tweedy Physicist *'' The Family Jewels'' (1965) – Pilot *'' Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine'' (1965) – Motorcycle Cop *''

'' (1966) – Vice Admiral Fangschliester *'' Way... Way Out'' (1966) – American Delegate *''

The Swinger ''The Swinger'' is a 1966 American sex comedy film directed by George Sidney and starring Ann-Margret Ann-Margret Olsson (born April 28, 1941) is a Swedish–American actress, singer, and dancer. As an actress and singer, she is credited as ...

'' (1966) – Mr. Olsson *'' Enter Laughing'' (1967) – Policeman *''

The St. Valentine's Day Massacre The Saint Valentine's Day Massacre was the murder of seven members and associates of Chicago's North Side Gang that occurred on Saint Valentine's Day 1929. The men were gathered at a Lincoln Park, Chicago garage on the morning of February 14, ...

'' (1967) – Adam Heyer *''

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'' (1968) – Police Sergeant *'' With Six You Get Eggroll'' (1968) – Bud Young *''

Which Way to the Front? ''Which Way to the Front?'' is a 1970 American comedy film produced, directed by and starring Jerry Lewis Jerry Lewis (born Joseph Levitch; March 16, 1926 – August 20, 2017) was an American comedian, actor, singer, filmmaker and hum ...

'' (1970) – Mr. Fennick – Executive (uncredited) *'' Adam 12''(1972) - Milton Sawyer *''

The Strongest Man in the World ''The Strongest Man in the World'' is a 1975 American science fiction comedy film directed by Vincent McEveety, produced by Walt Disney Productions and starring Kurt Russell, Joe Flynn, and Eve Arden. It is the second sequel to the 1969 film '' ...

'' (1975) – Mr. Lufkin *''

Next Stop, Greenwich Village ''Next Stop, Greenwich Village'' is a 1976 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Paul Mazursky, featuring Lenny Baker, Shelley Winters, Ellen Greene, Lois Smith, and Christopher Walken. Plot The film takes place in 1953. Larry Lipin ...

'' (1976) – Drugstore Customer (uncredited) *''

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'' (1976) – Lukom *''

The Shaggy D.A. ''The Shaggy D.A.'' is a 1976 American comedy film and a sequel to '' The Shaggy Dog'' (1959) produced by Walt Disney Productions. It was directed by Robert Stevenson and written by Don Tait. As with the first film in the series, it takes som ...

'' (1976) – Auctioneer *'' Beyond Reason'' (1977) – Cyril (final film role)

References

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