Onslow Stevens (born Onslow Ford Stevenson; March 29, 1902 – January 5, 1977) was an American stage, television and film actor.

Early years

Born in

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, Stevens was the son of British-born

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Houseley Stevenson.

Career

Stevens became involved in performing in 1926 at the Pasadena Community Playhouse, where his entire family worked as performers, directors and teachers. His Broadway debut came in ''

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'' (1936). He performed in over 80 films, at first as the lead actor, but mostly in character roles later in his career.

Death

He spent the last years of his life in a

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, California, where, according to his wife, he was abused by his fellow residents and that his death was neither from natural causes nor an accident. He died of

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after suffering a broken hip in 1977, at the age of 74. His interment was in an unmarked grave located at

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Recognition

For his contribution to the motion picture industry, Stevens has a star on the

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at 6349 Hollywood Boulevard.

Filmography

Television

References

External links

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