Ray Montgomery (May 27, 1922 – June 4, 1998) was an American actor.

Biography

Academics

He graduated from

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in June 1940. Upon graduation from high school, he studied journalism at the

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. He was the winner of the 1940 national declamation finals in the National Forensic League Tournament at Terre Haute, Indiana,

Military career

Montgomery was in a cadet in the

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while at the University of Southern California. He served in the Merchant Marine Naval Reserve during

World War II World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a world war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the World War II by country, vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great power ...

. He served from October 1942 to August 1945.

Radio

When he was 18 and still in college, Montgomery played Noel Chandler in the soap opera ''Dear John''.

Television

Montgomery had the role of Professor Howard Ogden in the syndicated children's adventure series ''

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'' in 1952–1953. Ogden was a colleague of the main character, Dr. Tom Reynolds (called "Ramar" by the natives).McNeil, Alex (1996). ''Total Television''. Penguin Books USA, Inc. . P. 683. He starred in the pilot of ''The West Point Story'', a syndicated program about cadets at the

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, and appeared in the premiere episode of ''

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'', October 2, 1955. In 1955 Montgomery appeared as Morton Scott in the TV western ''

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'' in the episode titled "Julesburg." In 1960, he portrayed a police officer in ''

The Tom Ewell Show ''The Tom Ewell Show'', also known as ''The Trouble With Tom'', is an American situation comedy that aired on CBS during the 1960-61 television season. It depicts the challenges a husband and father faces as he resides in a household otherwise co ...

'' episode "The Safety Lesson."

Post-acting career

In 1957, Montgomery left acting to join Ad-Staff Inc., a "Hollywood firm specializing in creation and production of jingles and other radio and tv spots," as the TV coordinator for the firm's

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account in the West.

Family

Montgomery was married to Jean Trent, a "beautiful Universal starlet."

Selected filmography

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You're in the Army Now ''You're in the Army Now'' is a 1941 comedy film directed by Lewis Seiler and starring Jimmy Durante, Phil Silvers, Jane Wyman, and Regis Toomey. It featured the longest kiss in film (lasting three minutes and five seconds), between Toomey an ...

'' (1941) – Soldier (uncredited) * '' All Through the Night'' (1942) – Reporter (uncredited) * ''

Captains of the Clouds ''Captains of the Clouds'' ( ''Shadows of Their Wings'') is a 1942 American war film in Technicolor, directed by Michael Curtiz and starring James Cagney. It was produced by William Cagney (Cagney's brother), with Hal B. Wallis as executive pro ...

'' (1942) – Aircraftsman Hodges (uncredited) * ''

Bullet Scars ''Bullet Scars'' is a 1942 American film produced and distributed by Warner Bros. It was directed by D. Ross Lederman with top-billed stars Regis Toomey, Adele Longmire and Howard DaSilva. Plot Gangster Frank Dillon (Howard Da Silva) is on ...

'' (1942) – News Photographer at Shootout (uncredited) * ''

The Male Animal ''The Male Animal'' is a 1942 American comedy-drama film produced by Warner Bros., starring Henry Fonda, Olivia de Havilland and Joan Leslie. The film was based on a hit 1940 Broadway play of the same name written by James Thurber and Elliott ...

'' (1942) – Student (uncredited) * '' Murder in the Big House'' (1942) – Young Reporter (uncredited) * ''

Larceny, Inc. ''Larceny, Inc.'' is a 1942 American film. Originally released on May 2, 1942, by Warner Bros., the film is a cross between comedy and gangster genres. Directed by Lloyd Bacon, the film stars Edward G. Robinson, Jane Wyman, Broderick Crawford, a ...

'' (1942) – Second Customer (uncredited) * '' Wings for the Eagle'' (1942) – Young Man Talking to Jake (uncredited) * ''

The Gay Sisters ''The Gay Sisters'' is a 1942 American drama film directed by Irving Rapper, and starring Barbara Stanwyck, George Brent, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Donald Crisp, Gig Young (who adopted his character's name as his screen name) and Nancy Coleman. The W ...

'' (1942) – Joe – Records Clerk (uncredited) * '' The Hard Way'' (1943) – Johnny Gilpin (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1943) – Asst. Radio Operator * ''

Action in the North Atlantic ''Action in the North Atlantic'', also known as ''Heroes Without Uniforms'', is a 1943 American black-and-white war film from Warner Bros. Pictures, produced by Jerry Wald, directed by Lloyd Bacon, that stars Humphrey Bogart and Raymond Massey ...

'' (1943) – Aherne (scenes deleted) * '' Murder on the Waterfront'' (1943) – Forceful Sailor (uncredited) * '' Deception'' (1946) – Wedding Guest (uncredited) * '' The Unfaithful'' (1947) – Ray, Hunter's Assistant (uncredited) * '' Dark Passage'' (1947) – Theatre Usher in Trailer (uncredited) * '' The Unsuspected'' (1947) – Reporter (uncredited) * '' That Hagen Girl'' (1947) – Jimmy / Romeo – College Student in Play (uncredited) * ''

To the Victor ''To the Victor'' is a 1948 drama film directed by Delmer Daves and starring Dennis Morgan and Viveca Lindfors. The plot concerns an American black-marketeer who falls in love with a Nazi collaborator's wife in post-World War II Wor ...

'' (1948) – Soldier (uncredited) * '' Silver River'' (1948) – Young Man (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1948) – Chester aka Chet (uncredited) * '' Romance on the High Seas'' (1948) – Michael's Assistant (uncredited) * '' The Big Punch'' (1948) – Man Reading Newspaper (uncredited) * ''

Embraceable You "Embraceable You" is a jazz standard song with music by George Gershwin and lyrics by Ira Gershwin. The song was written in 1928 for an unpublished operetta named ''East Is West''. It was published in 1930 and included in that year's Broadway mu ...

'' (1948) – Ambulance Driver (uncredited) * '' Johnny Belinda'' (1948) – Tim Moore (uncredited) * '' Smart Girls Don't Talk'' (1948) – Tommy—Auto Park Attendant (uncredited) * '' June Bride'' (1948) – Jim Mitchell * ''

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'' (1948) – Cpl. Walsh (uncredited) * '' Whiplash'' (1948) – Press Man (uncredited) * '' One Sunday Afternoon'' (1948) – Young Man in Park (uncredited) * '' John Loves Mary'' (1949) – Elevator Operator / Trailer Host (uncredited) * '' South of St. Louis'' (1949) – Soldier (uncredited) * '' A Kiss in the Dark'' (1949) – Chet Hale (uncredited) * '' The Girl from Jones Beach'' (1949) – Miss Brooks' Dancing Escort (uncredited) * '' It's a Great Feeling'' (1949) – Raoul Walsh's Assistant (uncredited) * '' Task Force'' (1949) – Pilot * ''

White Heat ''White Heat'' is a 1949 American film noir directed by Raoul Walsh and starring James Cagney, Virginia Mayo, Edmond O'Brien, Margaret Wycherly and Steve Cochran. Written by Ivan Goff and Ben Roberts, ''White Heat'' is based on a story by ...

'' (1949) – Ernie (uncredited) * ''

The House Across the Street ''The House Across the Street'' is a 1949 American comedy/newspaper film directed by Richard L. Bare and written by Russell S. Hughes. The film stars Wayne Morris, Janis Paige, Bruce Bennett, Alan Hale, Sr., James Mitchell and Barbara Bate ...

'' (1949) – Reporter (uncredited) * '' The Lady Takes a Sailor'' (1949) – Lab Assistant (uncredited) * '' Backfire'' (1950) – Attendant (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1950) – Blair Streeter (uncredited) * '' Mr. Belvedere Rings the Bell'' (1951) – Reporter (uncredited) * '' People Will Talk'' (1951) – Doctor (uncredited) * ''

Love Nest ''Love Nest'' is a 1951 American comedy-drama film directed by Joseph Newman and starring June Haver, William Lundigan, Frank Fay, and Marilyn Monroe. The post-World War II comedy features an early supporting role for Monroe. It is one of ...

'' (1951) – Mr. Gray (uncredited) * '' Starlift'' (1951) – Capt. Nelson – Pilot (uncredited) * '' The Las Vegas Story'' (1952) – Desk Clerk * '' Bugles in the Afternoon'' (1952) – Osborne (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1952) – Co-Pilot (uncredited) * ''Down Among the Sheltering Palms'' (1952) – Lt. Everty (uncredited) * ''

One Minute to Zero ''One Minute to Zero'' is a 1952 American romantic war film starring Robert Mitchum and Ann Blyth, set during the opening phases of the Korean War, and produced by Howard Hughes as his last film as producer. Victor Young's score for the film ...

'' (1952) – (uncredited) * '' Monkey Business'' (1952) as Policeman (uncredited) * '' Stars and Stripes Forever'' (1952) as Maine NCO – Major's Aide (uncredited) * ''

The I Don't Care Girl ''The I Don't Care Girl'' is a 1953 Technicolor film starring Mitzi Gaynor. It is a biography of entertainer Eva Tanguay.Column South ''Column South'' is a 1953 American Western film directed by Frederick de Cordova and starring Audie Murphy and Joan Evans.''C ...

'' (1953) – Trooper Keit (uncredited) * '' Pickup on South Street'' (1953) – Ray – FBI Agent (uncredited) * '' Gentlemen Prefer Blondes'' (1953) – Peters – Olympic Team (uncredited) * '' Bandits of the West'' (1953) – Steve Edrington * '' Sabre Jet'' (1953) – Maj. James Daniel * ''

'' (1953–1954, TV Series) – Professor Howard Ogden * ''

Sincerely Yours Sincerely Yours may refer to: Film * ''Sincerely Yours'' (film), a 1955 American romantic music comedy featuring Liberace * '' Sincerely Yours...'', a 1985 Soviet comedy Music * Sincerely Yours (record label), a Swedish record label Albums * ' ...

'' (1955) – Mr. Neff (scenes deleted) * '' Hilda Crane'' (1956) – Hilda's Acquaintance on Train (uncredited) * ''

Between Heaven and Hell Between Heaven and Hell may refer to: * ''Between Heaven and Hell'' (film), a 1956 film directed by Richard Fleischer * ''Between Heaven and Hell'' (novel), a 1982 novel by Peter Kreeft * "Between Heaven and Hell" (song), a 1996 song by Zakk Wyl ...

'' (1956) – Medic (uncredited) * '' Three Brave Men'' (1956) – Sanford (uncredited) * ''

Bombers B-52 ''Bombers B-52'' (released in the UK as ''No Sleep till Dawn''Leverence 1974, pp. 233–234.) is a 1957 Warner Bros. CinemaScope film in WarnerColor, produced by Richard Whorf and directed by Gordon Douglas. The film stars Natalie Wood and Karl ...

'' (1957) – Barnes * '' Kiss Them for Me'' (1957) – Lt. (j.g.) (uncredited) * '' Peyton Place'' (1957) – Naval Officer (uncredited) * '' In Love and War'' (1958) – Lieutenant (uncredited) * ''

A Private's Affair ''A Private's Affair'' is a 1959 American musical comedy film directed by Raoul Walsh. It stars Sal Mineo and Christine Carère. The film was nominated for a Golden Globe in 1960. Plot Two men from New York—Luigi, a hip wanna-be beatnik, and ...

'' (1959) – Capt. Hickman * '' The FBI Story'' (1959) – Driver (uncredited) * '' Cash McCall'' (1960) – Reporter (uncredited) * '' House of Women'' (1962) – Mr. Everett (uncredited) * '' Critic's Choice'' (1963) – Actor in 'Week End' (uncredited) * '' A Gathering of Eagles'' (1963) – Capt. Line (uncredited) * ''

Wagon Train ''Wagon Train'' is an American Western series that aired 8 seasons: first on the NBC television network (1957–1962), and then on ABC (1962–1965). ''Wagon Train'' debuted on September 18, 1957, and became number one in the Nielsen ratings ...

'' (1963) – George * '' Kisses for My President'' (1964) – Reporter (uncredited) * '' Brainstorm'' (1965) – Charlie – Gate Guard (uncredited) * '' The Silencers'' (1966) – Agent 'C' (uncredited) * ''

Not with My Wife, You Don't! ''Not with My Wife, You Don't!'' (stylized as ''Not with MY Wife, You Don't!'') is a 1966 American comedy film starred by Tony Curtis, Virna Lisi and George C. Scott. The film was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Music ...

'' (1966) – Staff Officer (uncredited) * '' A Guide for the Married Man'' (1967) – Party Guest #5 * '' Madigan'' (1968) – Det. O'Mara

References

External links

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