Houseley Stevenson
Acting
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Houseley Stevenson (July 30, 1879 – August 6, 1953) was an American character actor who was born in London on July 30, 1879, and died in Duarte, California on August 6, 1953. He began his movie career in 1936 and had a short career in early television productions. Stevenson performed in live stage productions in New York under the name Houseley Stevens. He was a resident teacher at the Pasadena Playhouse in California. He was the father of actors Houseley Stevenson Jr., Edward Stevenson and Onslow Stevens.
Born: July 30, 1879
Place of Birth: London, England, UK
Known For
Apartment for Peggy
Professor Henry Barnes decides he's lived long enough and contemplates suicide. His attitude is changed by Peggy Taylor, a chipper young mother-to-be who charms him into renting out his attic as an apartment for her and her husband Jason, a former GI struggling to finish college.
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.
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
In 1900, young widow Lucy Muir learns that her seaside cottage is haunted and forms a unique relationship with the ghost.
Thunder in the Valley
The popular Alfred Ollivant novel "Bob, Son of Battle" is the source for this drama about sheep dogs in the Scottish highlands, filmed in mountains in Utah’s Garfield County. Gwenn is a crusty shepherd whose struggling relationship with his son McCallister is complicated by a predatory animal that is attacking the flocks of local shepherds.
The Gunfighter
The fastest gun in the West tries to escape his reputation.
Dark Passage
A man convicted of murdering his wife escapes from prison and works with a woman to try and prove his innocence.
The White Angel
In Victorian England, Florence Nightingale's heroic measures slowly change the attitude towards nurses when it was considered a disreputable profession.
Colorado Territory
After escaping from jail, outlaw Wes McQueen is convinced by his old partner in crime to do one last heist.
All the King's Men
A man of humble beginnings and honest intentions rises to power by nefarious means. Along for the wild ride are an earnest reporter, a heretofore classy society girl, and a too-clever-for-her-own-good political flack.
Darling, How Could You!
Two absentee American parents get to know their three children again after spending five years in Panama.
Filmography
as Pop Polgase
as Blinky
as Old Man
as Uncle Willy
as Cooley
as Charles Grayson
as Old Man (Uncredited)
as Samuel 'Pawnee Sam' Barlow (uncredited)
as John Miller, Studio Guard
as Pops
as Mr. Swanson
as Mr. Barlow (uncredited)
as Sam Coulter
as Madison, Editor (uncredited)
as Abernathy
as Dakota
as Ted (as old Timer)
as Henry Trevett
as Montgomery Thatcher
as Doc Chesley
as Mr. McCluskey
as Prospector
as Pawnbroker
as Councillor
as Mr. King
as Junior (uncredited)
as The Cardinal of Winchester
as Ebenezer
as Jud Tavis
as Uncle Joe Jingle
as Prof. T.J. Beck
as Anderson
as Joe Smith
as Captain Sonnenberg
as Anton Duval
as Andy (uncredited)
as Angus MacIvor
as Dr. Walter Coley
as Stableman (uncredited)
as Gardener (uncredited)
as George
as George Smedley
as Doctor
as Elisha Morningstar (uncredited)
as Dr. Grimes (uncredited)
as Turnkey (uncredited)
as Duncan
as Sam Watson (uncredited)
as Martin, Parole Board
as White Sharecropper
as Colonel Beebe
as Darell (uncredited)
as Mr. Jones - Witness
as Magistrate Kendrick
as The Rector
as Doctor (uncredited)
as Surgeon (uncredited)