John Payne
Acting
Biography
John Payne was an American stage, screen, and television actor. He is best remembered as a singer in 20th Century Fox musical films and for his roles in Miracle on 34th Street (1947) and the television series The Restless Gun (1957-1959).
Born: May 28, 1912
Place of Birth: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Known For
Columbo
Columbo is a friendly, verbose, disheveled-looking police detective who is consistently underestimated by his suspects. Despite his unprepossessing appearance and apparent absentmindedness, he shrewdly solves all of his cases and secures all evidence needed for indictment. His formidable eye for detail and meticulously dedicated approach often become clear to the killer only late in the storyline.
Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes
Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch, and the Thing battle some of their greatest foes, including Doctor Doom, Ronan the Accuser, the Multiple Man, and Mole Man.
Miracle on 34th Street
Kris Kringle, seemingly the embodiment of Santa Claus, is asked to portray the jolly old fellow at Macy's following his performance in the Thanksgiving Day parade. His portrayal is so complete that many begin to question if he truly is Santa Claus, while others question his sanity.
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars is an anthology series that was telecast from 1951 until 1959 on CBS. Offering both comedies and drama, the series was sponsored by the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company. The title was shortened to Schlitz Playhouse, beginning with the fall 1957 season.
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars is an anthology series that was telecast from 1951 until 1959 on CBS. Offering both comedies and drama, the series was sponsored by the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company. The title was shortened to Schlitz Playhouse, beginning with the fall 1957 season.
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars is an anthology series that was telecast from 1951 until 1959 on CBS. Offering both comedies and drama, the series was sponsored by the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company. The title was shortened to Schlitz Playhouse, beginning with the fall 1957 season.
Dodsworth
A retired auto manufacturer and his wife take a long-planned European vacation only to find that they want very different things from life.
Kansas City Confidential
An ex-convict sets out to uncover who framed him for an armored car robbery.
Rebel in Town
Ex-Confederate Bedloe Mason and his four sons ride into a small Western town with robbery in mind. Hearing a suspicious "click," Wes Mason whirls and shoots dead a boy playing with a cap pistol. The Mason clan then flees but Gray Mason, feeling remorse, decides to return to the town. He winds up at the home of John and Nora Willoughby who, unknown to him, are parents of the dead boy. Nora recognizes him as one of the Confederates but keeps quiet, wishing to avoid more violence. However, when John learns of Gray's true identity, he determines to avenge his son's death
What's My Line?
Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or "no" questions.
Filmography
as Hank Pym/Ant-Man (voice)
as Ned Diamond
as Russ (FBI Agent)
as Bob Martin
as Self
as James J. Fitts
as Iverson
as Vint Bonner
as Mike Brent
as Major Paul Peterson
as Matt Brady
as Clint Belmet
as John Willoughby
as Capt. Sam McKenzie
as Self - Guest
as John Grace
as Tennessee
as Amos Gentry
as Bill Mayhew
as Kirby Randolph
as Mike Cormack
as Mike Conner
as Dan Ballard
as Jefferson Harder
as Ernie Driscoll
as Rockwell 'Rock' Grayson
as Barbarossa
as Jingles
as Father Gerringer
as Kelly Hansen
as Joe Rolfe
as Dick Lindsay / Robert McAllister
as Baro
as Britt Ponset
as Pete Black
as Steve Singleton
as Lt. O'Bannion
as Capt. Todd Croyden
as Self
as Self - Panelist
as Charles S. Chinnough
as Lt. Alec Austen
as Eddie Rice / Eddie Riccardi
as Clay Fletcher
as Eric Busch
as Rick Mason
as Fred Gailey
as Jeff Cairn
as Gray Maturin
as (archive footage)
as William O. Weatherly
as Harry Fox
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Johnny Cornell
as Chris Winters
as Dan Christy
as Capt. James Murfin
as Bill Smith
as Dan Hopkins
as Jay Williams
as Ted Scott
as Rix Martin
as Skeets Harrigan
as Richard Lansing
as Leland "Lee" Danfield
as [Sergeant] Bill Morrissey
as James Abbott
as Ambrose Fillmore "Bud" Borden
as Bill Stevens
as Steve Nelson
as Eddie Greer
as Jerry Harrington
as Don Vincente
as Martin Bates
as Bill Adams
as Jim Preston
as Jimmy Maxwell
as Harry McKee