Sol Gorss (born Saul Gorss; March 22, 1908 – September 10, 1966) was a prominent American movie and television actor and stunt man. He was active from the 1930s to the mid-1960s, when he died.

Early life

Before Gorss became an actor, he worked as a professional football player, a caddy and an assistant golf professional.

Career

Gorss appeared in many films, including ''

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'', and '' Adventures of Superman'', among many others. In 1944, he owned a night club.

Personal life

On September 1, 1944, Gorss married actress Virginia Haralson. He is buried at

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Selected filmography

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'' (1936) * ''

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'' (1941) (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1948) * ''

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'' (1953) * '' The Iron Glove'' (1954) * '' The Silencers'' (1966) as Pilot (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1966) as Guard (uncredited) * '' Red Tomahawk'' (1967) as Townsman / Roulette Player

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Gorss, Sol Jewish American male actors 1908 births 1966 deaths Burials at Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery 20th-century American male actors Place of birth missing Place of death missing 20th-century American Jews