Frank Ferguson
Acting
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Frank S. Ferguson (born December 25, 1899, Ferndale, California – died September 12, 1978, Los Angeles) was an American character actor with hundreds of appearances in both film and television. Ferguson's best known role was as the Swedish ranch handyman, Gus Broeberg, on the CBS television series, My Friend Flicka, based on a novel of the same name. He appeared with Gene Evans, Johnny Washbrook and Anita Louise. At this time, Ferguson also portrayed the Calverton veterinarian in the first several seasons of CBS's Lassie. He made his film debut in 1939 in Gambling on the High Seas (released in 1940), and appeared in nearly 200 feature films and hundreds of TV episodes subsequently. Film appearances include: McDougal's House of Horrors (1948), Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948), Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair 1952. Television series appearances include The Pride of the Family, The Andy Griffith Show, Bonanza, Gunsmoke, Peyton Place and Perry Mason. Ferguson died in Los Angeles of cancer on September 12, 1978.
Born: December 25, 1899
Place of Birth: Ferndale, California, USA
Known For
Everglades
The Everglades is an American crime-adventure television series that aired in first-run syndication for one season from 1961–62 and in reruns. Ron Hayes starred as Constable Lincoln Vail, a law enforcement officer of the fictional Everglades County Patrol who traveled the Florida Everglades in an airboat, a vehicle which was often the focus of the program. Hayes, a northern California actor and stuntman, was an avid outdoorsman and conservationist. Gordon Casell appeared in five of the 38 half-hour episodes as Chief Anderson, Vail's superior. Steve Brodie made three appearances as Captain Andy Benson; Dan Chandler was twice cast as Vail's sidekick, airboat guide Pete Hammond. Future film star Burt Reynolds appeared twice in the role of Lew Johnson and once as Trask. Guest stars included R.G. Armstrong, Victor Buono, Roger C. Carmel, Paul Carr, Jack Cassidy, Lonny Chapman, John Doucette, Penny Edwards, Frank Ferguson, Luke Halpin, Douglas Kennedy, Robert Knapp, Paul Lambert, Tyler McVey, Mala Powers, Chris Robinson, Johnny Seven, Ray Teal, Bill Travers, and Dawn Wells. The show was produced by Ivan Tors and distributed by Ziv-United Artists.
The Twilight Zone
An anthology series containing drama, psychological thriller, fantasy, science fiction, suspense, and/or horror, often concluding with a macabre or unexpected twist.
Oklahoma Annie
A spunky storekeeper is determined to clean up corruption in her small town, as well as win the heart of the new sheriff. Comedy.
Little House on the Prairie
When the big woods of Wisconsin becomes a difficult spot for hunting, Charles Ingalls reluctantly decides to move his family, pioneering west. Their life on the farm in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, in the 1870s and 1880s is full of adventure, tragedy, and triumph. Based on the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Boots Malone
An agent for horse jockeys faces his greatest challenge.
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
A continuation of the anthology series “Alfred Hitchcock Presents”, hosted by the master of suspense and featuring thrillers and mysteries.
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Join the crew of the Seaview aboard their super high-tech submarine, where no mission is too dangerous and no threat is too deadly, be it enemy agents, mad scientists, deadly sea creatures, or impending nuclear disaster.
Perry Mason
The cases of master criminal defense attorney Perry Mason and his staff who handled the most difficult of cases in the aid of the innocent.
Perry Mason
The cases of master criminal defense attorney Perry Mason and his staff who handled the most difficult of cases in the aid of the innocent.
Perry Mason
The cases of master criminal defense attorney Perry Mason and his staff who handled the most difficult of cases in the aid of the innocent.
Filmography
as Grandpa
as Bissell
as Dr. Andrew Blake
as the Judge
as Goalby
as Fred Tibbles
as Harvey Jackson
as Doc John Stuart
as General Alfred Howe Terry
as Newspaper Editor
as Air Force General
as Dan Evans
as Doc Stuart
as Judge Gurney
as Garner
as Tom Dunston
as Newspaper Editor
as Walter Henderson
as Sam Lindsey
as Wilbur Pine
as Mr. Foley
as Stuart
as Dr. Bennett
as Rex
as Dave Johnson
as Hyatt Krausmeyer
as Mike Colier
as Capt. Joe Taggart
as Krueger
as J.R. Ridley
as Abner
as Gigger Thurman
as Mayor Benson
as Saul Gantry
as Old Billy North
as Dick Pierce
as Crosscut Marshal (uncredited)
as Amos Wilson
as Deacon Matt Holmes
as Harry Butler
as Sheriff Ralph Wittrock
as Adam Turner
as Milbanks
as Sheriff McPeters
as Genessee Jones
as Sheriff Luther Hawkins
as Sheriff Barnes
as Prof. Laiken
as Sheriff Orville Ramsey
as Walter Coffee
as Judge Hiram Larkin
as Otto Jardine
as Doc Spooner
as Judge Bean
as Captain Hoyt
as Owen Sutter
as Mr. Shea
as Sheriff Howard
as Holloway
as Joe Patterson
as T.J. Barnett
as Paul Parker
as Tom Menken
as Marshal George Henderson
as Gettysburg Address Reciter (voice) (uncredited)
as Abe Deland (uncredited)
as Mechanic
as Judge Lloyd Pomeroy
as Sheriff Allen
as Enoch
as Coachman
as District Attorney Hunt
as Admiral L.D.
as Dr. Ludlow
as Mr. Hector Walker
as Mahoney (uncredited)
as Police Inspector Hailey (uncredited)
as Bartell
as Mr. Dyar
as Judge George J. Barnes (uncredited)
as Seth Collins
as Mr. Haljerson
as Chad Polson
as Marshal Williams
as Sheriff Jerry Lea
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Gen. Conners
as Judge
as Gil
as Bill Porter (lawyer)
as Ed (uncredited)
as Mr. Cope in Fantasy Sequence
as Dr. Lang
as Marc Thatcher
as Mr. Creavy
as Easterner at Training Camp (uncredited)
as Wally Mitchell
as Commencement Speaker
as John Britton
as Dr. Morton
as Mr. Dunn
as Medical Examiner (uncredited)
as Champ Wiley
as Mike Edwards
as Drunk Reporter (uncredited)
as Bartender
as Lt. King
as Mack Duncan
as Ned
as Marshal Bullock
as Prosecutor
as Dr. Green
as Mr. Frank
as John Letherby
as Cyrus Cook
as Edward Norton
as Sam Arrants
as Preacher
as Eldridge Haskell
as Harry Cartwright
as Tom Grundy
as Private Investigator
as Steve (uncredited)
as Willows
as Doc Bethune (uncredited)
as Pinkie's Father (uncredited)
as Marshal
as Harlow Finch
as Joe Nelson
as Mike Collier
as Bates
as Marshal Bat Masterson
as Jim Dobbs
as Counterfeitor Goldie
as Miller
as Dr. Grieve
as Carl Green
as Park Attendant (uncredited)
as Insp. Quint
as Officer (uncredited)
as John Sharkey
as Hap Ross
as Ellison Hatfield
as Lester Grey
as Oscar Vale
as J.C. McGill
as Mr. Perkins (uncredited)
as Albert Murray
as Dr. Hoffman
as Consul Reither
as Marty Freeman (uncredited)
as Logan (Uncredited)
as "Hard Rock" Mason
as Tom Ransome
as Mr. Green
as Carl Bemish
as Stark
as Mr. McDougal
as Newspaperman (uncredited)
as Colpeck
as Paul Harrison
as Dolan
as Eph
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Texas Posse Member
as Secret Service Man at Farmer's Market (uncredited)
as Court Clerk
as R.J. O'Connell
as Mr. Norton
as Mr. Cahill
as Movie Theatre Owner (uncredited)
as Boward - Police Chief
as Crane (uncredited)
as Edward Denton
as Cash Jones
as Army Doctor (uncredited)
as Attorney J. T. Vickers
as Embassy Attendant (uncredited)
as Preacher (uncredited)
as Tina's Father (uncredited)
as Walter Bronson
as Electronics Engineer (uncredited)
as Justin Farley
as 1st Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
as Mr. Tully
as American Newsman (uncredited)
as George Havelock
as Coroner (uncredited)
as Reporter
as Alden Brown
as Burns
as Reporter
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Detective Mike McAdams (uncredited)
as Loud Customer (uncredited)
as Albert Baker
as Snaith (uncredited)
as Professor McAuley (uncredited)
as Grant's Secretary (uncredited)
as Prosecuting Attorney
as Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
as Prosecutor (uncredited)
as Music Foundation Director (uncredited)
as Ben Haley
as The State's District Attorney